About Lori Locust
Lori Locust is one of the first women's football coaches in the National Football League.
Lori Locust had humble beginnings in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she studied at Susquehanna Township High school. She began her football career in 2004 as a defensive lineman for semi-professional women's football team.
She was the team captain and MVP for the Central pa vipers during her fourth season, but she had to retire in the next season due to a knee injury.
After retiring, she started her journey as a football coach for the Central pa vipers. In 2013, Central Penn Piranha, a semi-professional men's team, hired her as their assistant football coach.
Lori Locust would go on to coach Central Penn capitals in 2016 as their defensive line coach. In 2017, she coached Lehigh Valley Steelhawks as their defensive line coach, linebackers coach, and co-special teams coordinator of the National arena league. She also interned as a defensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens during their training camp in 2018.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Lori as their assistant defensive line coach in March 2019. She became the first female coach to win the Super Bowl in 2021 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.
Lori Locust was once married to Andrew Locust but later got divorced.
Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits
What is Lori Locust's net worth?
Lori Locust's net worth is estimated between $3-5 million.
How much does Lori Locust earn per year?
Although we do not know her exact salary as an NFL coach, her earnings are estimated to be, on average, $400,000.
Height, Age & Physical Attributes
How tall is Lori Locust?
Lori Locust is 5ft 10 in (177.8 cm) tall.
How old is Lori Locust?
As of now, Lori Locust will be 57 years old in 2022.
Childhood And Education
Lori Locust was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 27, 1964. Her parents would later move to Harrisburg, where she grew up for the remaining of her childhood. She attended the Susquehanna Township High School until she graduated in 1982. She would go on to attend Temple University for two years but had to discontinue mid-way as she was diagnosed with cancer. Lori Locust later graduated from Temple University.
Family, Romance, And Relationships
Who is Lori Locust's partner?
Lori Locust married Andrew Locust, who played college football for Temple University. They would later divorce after having two children- Alex Locust and Bryce Locust.
Career And Professional Highlights
Best Known For...
Lori is best known as the assistant defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. She is also one of the first female coaches in the NFL to win the Super Bowl.
What awards did Lori Locust win?
Lori Locust is the first female coach to win the Super bowl with her team Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Lori Locust Hobbies And Interests
Lori Locust was five years old when she developed her interest in football after watching the Pittsburgh Steelers game on TV in 1968. Since then, she never lost her interest, leading her to coach in the NFL. She also loves animals.
Other Interesting Lori Locust Facts And Trivia
- Lori coached her high school team at Susquehanna Township High School from 2009-2012.
- Lori was also the assistant coach for Keystone Assualt from 2008-2012 and again in 2017-2018.
- Lori Locust shares her Superbowl win with Maral Javadifar, the assistant strength and conditioning coach for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- She was also the assistant coach for DMV Elite from 2016-2018.
- There is an award program to empower and train female coaches awarded under her name by Tropical Bowl called 'Spiral Tropical Bowl's Lori Locust Women's Coaching Internship Award.'
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