Kalin Wynn has established himself as a successful leader of the Notre Dame of Maryland University women's basketball program, combining a commitment to player development with a tradition of competitive excellence. Since taking over as head coach in 2019, Wynn has guided the Gators to postseason competition in each of his six seasons at the helm, demonstrating consistency, resilience, and a commitment to building a championship-caliber program.
During the 2025–26 season, Wynn reached a significant career milestone, earning his 100th career victory as head coach of the Gators. This achievement further solidified his place in program history, as he is the winningest coach in Notre Dame of Maryland women's basketball history.
Wynn's leadership has earned him significant recognition within the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). He was named the CSAC Coach of the Year in 2011-22 and 2022-23, capping a successful period for the Gators with a CSAC Conference Championship in the 2022-23 season.
Throughout his tenure, Wynn has played a key role in developing student-athletes and helping them earn individual recognition for their performance on the court. Under his leadership, 14 players have earned All-Conference honors, two have been named Defensive Player of the Year, one has earned Rookie of the Year, and one has been named Conference Finals MVP. These accomplishments reflect Wynn's dedication to developing talent, fostering a competitive culture, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential.
Wynn initially joined the Gators as an assistant coach, serving in that role for two years before being elevated to Interim Head Coach for the 2019–20 season. During that campaign, he led Notre Dame of Maryland to a 17–9 overall record and a 13–6 mark in conference play. The team's 13 conference victories established a school record for the most CSAC wins in program history.
Under Wynn's leadership during the 2019–20 season, the Gators secured their second appearance in the CSAC playoffs, finishing third in the conference standings. The team's success was reflected in its postseason honors, with four student-athletes earning CSAC recognition.
Before beginning his collegiate coaching career, Wynn developed an extensive background in grassroots basketball. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he has coached AAU girls' basketball for 16 years with the Maryland Wildcats, Maryland Sureshots, and Maryland Lady Comets. Throughout his coaching career, numerous players he has mentored have gone on to compete at the collegiate level. His experience in player development continues to shape his approach to coaching and his commitment to helping student-athletes succeed both on and off the court.
Wynn earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Morgan State University.
Outside of basketball, Kalin is married to Stacey, and they have two daughters, Anastasia and Maya. Both daughters continued their basketball careers at the collegiate level. Anastasia played basketball at Johns Hopkins University, while Maya played at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania.
Coaching Philosophy
"Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too."
— Michael Jordan
