Lance Leipold, a six-time National Champion and the fastest coach in NCAA history to reach 100 career wins, is named the 41st head coach in Kansas Football history, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today. The two sides agreed to a six-year contract.
I am very thankful to Chancellor Girod and Travis Goff for providing me this opportunity to lead the Kansas Football program. It is an exciting and humbling opportunity, and this is a day I will never forget. – Lance Leipold
Who is Lance Leipold Wife? Married, Wedding, Children
A five-time conference coach of the year, Lance Leipold has led his career to exponential growth. And meanwhile, Lance has equally managed his personal life with great precision.
As of this date, Lance Leipold is leading a prosperous conjugal life with his beautiful wife Kelly Leipold. The two have successfully celebrated 21 years of marital union. Back on 24th July 1999, Lance and his partner Kelly exchanged their wedding vows. They have remained inseparable since.
From their marriage of over two decades, Lance and his wife are parents to their two kids; daughter, Lindsey, and son, Landon Leipold. Lindsey plays volleyball at Stetson University (DeLand, Florida).
Further, Lance’s wife, Kelly, who describes herself as the Head coach of Team Leipold, is 45 years of age. This means she is 9 years younger than her husband.
Lance Leipold Net Worth, Salary, Contract 2021
As per Lance Leipold’s contract at Buffalo, his total contract pay was $2,400,000 (2.4 Million). The very contract, according to which, Lance’s base salary was $250,000, was set to expire on 31st December 2020.
Now that Lance is named Kansas Head Football Coach, he’ll be offered a new and better contract. Kansas Jayhawk’s previous head coach Les Miles was being paid a base salary of $2.775 million. So, considering Lance’s credibility, his salary will be more than that of miles.
Therefore, Lance Leipold’s net worth, which is around $2.5 million now, will grow exponentially in the years to come.
Quick Wiki Facts and Information on Lance Leipold
Full Name / Real Name | Lance Leipold |
Birthday / Date of Birth | 6 May 1964 |
Age | 56 |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Born Country | U.S |
Hometown | Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Parents | N/A |
Profession | American Football Coach |
Education (High School / College / University) | University of Wisconsin – Whitewater |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Kelly Leipold |
Married | 24th July 1999 |
Children | Daughter: Lindsey Leipold, Son: Landon Leipold |
Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) | Twitter, Facebook |
Net Worth | $2.5 Million |
Salary | $250,000 |
Height in Feet | 5 feet 10 inches |