Legendary UConn Coach Criticizes Title IX

Geno Auriemma says landmark gender equity law is 'out the window'

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:50am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a women's basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in navy, green, and red overlapping to create a dynamic, deconstructed visual representation of the sport.A legendary coach's critique of gender equity law sparks concerns about the future of women's college sports.Fort Worth Today

Legendary women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, who has led the University of Connecticut to 11 national championships, believes that Title IX, the landmark 1972 legislation that mandated gender equity in education and athletics, is no longer being properly enforced or upheld.

Why it matters

Auriemma's comments reflect growing concerns among some college sports leaders that Title IX, which paved the way for the explosion of women's sports programs and opportunities, is being eroded or sidestepped, potentially rolling back decades of progress for gender equity in collegiate athletics.

The details

In a recent interview, Auriemma stated that he believes Title IX is 'out the window' and no longer being properly implemented or enforced by universities and the NCAA. He argued that the law's original intent to provide equal opportunities for women in sports is not being upheld, with many schools prioritizing revenue-generating men's programs over equitable investment in women's athletics.

  • Geno Auriemma has been the head coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team since 1985.

The players

Geno Auriemma

The longtime head coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, who has led the Huskies to 11 national championships.

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What they’re saying

“Title IX is out the window. It's not being enforced. It's not being implemented the way it was intended to be.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, University of Connecticut Women's Basketball

The takeaway

Auriemma's comments highlight the ongoing debate around Title IX and whether the landmark gender equity law is being properly upheld in college sports, with concerns that progress made over the past 50 years may be eroding due to a lack of enforcement and prioritization of men's programs over women's athletics.