Lyle Wolf enters his first year at Maryland in 2025-26 and his 14th overall as a part of head coach Buzz Williams’ staff. Wolf has worked with Williams at Marquette, Virginia Tech, and Texas A&M before rejoining him in College Park.
“Few people would score higher than Coach Wolf on a Mensa test, but it’s his relentless work ethic and unwavering character that make him truly invaluable to our staff. Lyle started as a GA for us 13 years ago and has ascended through every role possible on his way to his current position,” said Williams. “He is an elite thinker on the court, especially on the offensive side of the ball. His ability to filter information quickly and land on the right answer gives him a real edge — both in game situations and in practice.”
A strong recruiter and offensive strategist, Wolf excels in building relationships and organizational leadership.
He helped Texas A&M reach the NCAA Tournament in three consecutive seasons, while winning 20-plus games for four straight years. The four consecutive 20-win seasons was just the second time in program history to do so behind the 2004-11 squads that did so seven straight years. The three straight NCAA Tournament appearances also marked just the second time in Texas A&M history to do so as well.
Additionally, Wolf helped the Aggies reach the semifinals of the SEC Tournament three times including a pair of trips to the Championship game.
Wolf joined Williams at Texas A&M after a five-year stint at Virginia Tech. He was promoted to director of basketball operations in 2018-19 when the Hokies posted a 26-9 record and made to a run to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. Previously, Wolf served as the assistant to the head coach and director of student-athlete development.Wolf contributed to the program’s turnaround as Virginia Tech made four postseason appearances including three straight trips to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
Wolf began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant on Williams’ staff at Marquette. He assisted in the day-to-day operations of the program and supervised the team’s managerial staff before obtaining a master’s degree in sports leadership in the spring of 2014.
A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Wolf earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Transylvania (Ky.) University in 2010. He was a member of the Transylvania basketball team in 2006-07.
Wolf earned his Doctorate of Education in global sports leadership from East Tennessee State in March 2018.
Wolf and his wife, Perren, have a son, Bauer.
Wolf At a Glance
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
College: Transylvania (Ky.) University, 2010
Family: Wife - Perren | Son - Bauer
COACHING HISTORY
2025-pres.: Maryland, Assistant Coach
2019-25: Texas A&M, Assistant Coach
2018-19: Virginia Tech, Director of Basketball Operations
2014-17: Virginia Tech, Assistant to Head Coach/Director of S-A Development
2013-14: Marquette, Graduate Assistant
