TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Following the best season in Alabama soccer history, head coach Wes Hart received a raise and contract extension, University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced. The approval was made by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee on Friday.
Hart’s new agreement goes through December 31, 2027 with a base salary of $235,000.
“I am beyond excited to continue to lead Alabama soccer and call Tuscaloosa home,” said Hart. “This would not be possible without my tremendous staff and the incredible young women who’ve played for us. I am grateful for the patience and support exhibited by our administration. Thank you to President Bell, Chancellor St. John and the Board of Trustees, Greg Byrne, senior associate AD Mike Ward and our executive staff for affording me the opportunity to work for The University of Alabama. There’s no place I’d rather be!”
Under Hart’s direction, the Tide made its first-ever appearance at the Women’s College Cup last December, after winning four straight matches in the NCAA tournament. The 2022 season marked the first time Alabama made back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances, competing as a No. 1 seed and hosting an NCAA tournament round.
In 2022, Hart also led the program to its second SEC tournament championship match, its first appearance since 1994, and won UA’s first-ever SEC regular season title off of a 10-0 run in conference play. The season was highlighted by a program record six wins over ranked opponents, including a victory over No. 8 Duke in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the job Coach Hart has done with our soccer program,” said Byrne. “While we celebrated a multitude of successes in 2022, Coach Hart and his staff put a lot of hard work and dedication in for many years to build to this point. Not only is Wes a heck of a coach, but he is an incredible person that we are so fortunate to have here at Alabama. We are thrilled to continue to have Wes as our coach for years to come and thank President Bell, Chancellor St. John and our Board of Trustees for their support in this extension.”
In addition to a year of firsts, UA set seven program records during the 2022 campaign. Alabama finished the year with school records in points (220), goals (76), assists (68), shots (539), shots on goal (231), wins (23) and shutouts (12).
The Tide concluded the season undefeated at home with 13…
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