Patty Gasso not only is Oklahoma softball's most accomplished coach ever, but also may just be the greatest coach in the history of the sport.
The Sooners' coach since 1995 , Gasso has led Oklahoma to back-to-back-to-back national championships and is looking for a four-peat this season. She also ranks third all-time in wins by a single coach (1,502-351-2) in Division I softball history and holds the record for all-time winning percentage (.810).
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Altogether, Gasso has won seven national championships in her career, tied for the second-most ever behind Arizona legend Mike Candrea. The 61-year-old coach's ability to create a dynasty with the Sooners has deservedly made her the sport's highest-paid coach, a title she has owned for numerous years.
As the Sooners aim for a historic fourth consecutive WCWS title, here's a look at the contract details for Gasso, including her salary:
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How much does Patty Gasso make?
Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso makes $1.775 million annually, after her latest raise was approved by OU's Board of Regents in September 2022 .
Gasso's original raise included a $20,000 boost to her base salary, raising that total to $300,000, along with a $130,000 raise to the additional income portion of her contract, improving that total to $825,000. Her additional income portion increases by $50,000 each July 1 through 2028, with the contract currently paying her $875,000 in the unrestricted private funds portion.
Gasso also receives a fully vested $300,000 each year in retirement income, along with $200,000 every Feb. 1 as a stay benefit. Gasso's retirement income also raised to $400,000 annually on July 1, 2023.
Patty Gasso salary, contract details
The Sooners coach's contract is currently signed through June 2028. Here's Gasso's pay breakdown for 2024:
- Base salary: $300,000
- Additional income: $925,000 (increases from $875,000 on July 1)
- Retirement: $400,000
- Stay benefit: $200,000
- Total: $1.775 million
Patty Gasso record
- Record: 1,502-351-2
- National championships: 2000, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
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