Lisa Bluder Biography

Lisa Bluder is a successful head coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program with over 30 years of coaching experience. She has led her team to many victories and accolades, making her highly respected in the world of women’s basketball.

She developed a passion for basketball during her high school days as she played competitive basketball for four seasons at Linn-Mar High School. Later, she also played at Northern Iowa Panthers during her graduation in the late 1970s, which shaped her career. 

Lisa Bluder Early Life, Family & Education

Lisa Bluder was born on 16th April 1961 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born to Larry and Shirley Geske and she spent her childhood growing up with four siblings. She is a highly successful coach in women’s college basketball, with a passion for the sport that began at an early age.

Bluder has earned several awards and honors for her dedication and hard work, including being named Big Ten Coach of the Year four times, as well as induction into both the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

Career

She started at St. Ambrose University and led the Bees to four national tournaments with a record of 169-36, making them an NAIA powerhouse. The team was ranked No.1 in 1990, and she was named the NAIA Converse Coach of the Year. Bluder has a successful record as a basketball coach, with a .638 record at Drake and an impressive .824 record at NAIA St. Ambrose University.

She is ranked 39th in career winning percentage for active Division I coaches. She is dedicated to her team’s academic achievement, having coached two Academic All-America Players of the Year and achieving a high graduation rate success for the Bulldogs in 1995.

Iowa Hawkeyes

Lisa has been at the University of Iowa for 24 years, and she successfully led the team to 16 postseason appearances. She is also recognized as the dean of Big Ten coaches and has a winning record of 396-217 (.629) at Iowa and 752-359 (.679) overall.

In 2015, Lisa Bluder coached the U.S.A. women’s basketball team at the Pan American Games in Toronto. The team won their first three games and secured a number one seed before narrowly beating Cuba in the semi-finals to advance to the gold medal game against Canada.

Lisa Bluder Biography
Real Name	Lisa Marie Bluder
Birth Date	April 16, 1961
Age (as of 2023)	61 Years
Birth Place	Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Profession	Head Coach
College	University of Northern Iowa
Qualification	Graduate
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 6’ 3” – in Centimeters – 190 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 56 kg  –  in Pounds –  124 lbs
Hair Color
Eye Color
Family
Father	Larry Geske
Mother	Shirley Geske
Siblings	Four
Relationship Status
Marital Status	Married
Who is her husband?	David Bluder
Children	Three (Hannah, Emma & David Bluder Jr.)

Lisa Bluder Husband

Lisa Bluder married her husband David Bluder and have been together for more than 36 years now. In addition to her impressive career, she is also a devoted wife and mother to three wonderful children. Her husband, Dave Bluder, is incredibly supportive of her career, and they make an amazing team both on and off the court.

As a mother, she understands the importance of balancing work and family life and strives to set an example for her players by being present in their lives while still pursuing her passion for coaching. Coach Bluder values family above all else, which only adds to her already impressive legacy as one of the most respected coaches in college basketball today.

Lisa Bluder Salary/Net Worth

Lisa is liable to get a salary of $1 million including all compensation per season and her net worth is around $3 million. She was a successful player who earned money from contracts with different teams, high-profile tournaments, and competitions.

She may have also earned through endorsements or sponsorships. Her dedication and hard work on the court paid off financially, despite retiring from playing professionally. She now coaches at the University of Iowa, inspiring young players with her knowledge gained over decades in the sport.

Trivia

• Lisa was a coach for the U.S.A. team at the 1999 World University Games.
• Bluder had a successful 2018-19 season with star player Megan Gustafson, who later joined the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
• She was awarded the Naismith College Coach of the Year on April 6, 2019.
• Caitlin Clark, future star of the WNBA is her favorite.