Curt Miller, the only openly gay head coach in major pro sports, aims to inspire future gay executives in sports. He currently serves as the general manager of the Dallas Wings, leading a team with the last two first overall WNBA draft picks.
Apr 27, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller poses for a photo during the 2026 Dallas Wings media day at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Dallas Wings has the last two first overall picks in the WNBA on its roster in Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. What many may not know is that the man at the helm of those selections, Dallas Executive Vice President and general manager Curt Miller, is the only out gay man to be the head coach of a major pro sports team, serving as the head coach of both the Connecticut Sun and the Los Angeles Sparks before his current role with the Wings.
In a feature with Out Sports, Miller revealed that he joined the Sparks as a head coach in part due to a relationship he had at the time with an active, closeted professional athlete.
“What it showed me was that we still have such a long way to go,” Miller said. “I had a front-row seat to an experience that made me understand professional men’s athletes still don’t always feel comfortable being themselves in a locker room.
“It drove me even more to use my platform to show that gay men can thrive both on the sidelines and in the locker room at the highest level.”
Ultimately, Miller spent two seasons with the Sparks before being ousted, leading to his current role in Dallas, where he hopes to build a contender as the first out gay man in his executive role.
Miller also hopes that in doing so, he can help pave the way for others.
“I really hope my involvement can continue to inspire the next generation of gay men who want to be in sports. They have a trailblazer to look at, which is something I didn’t have. It was lonely at times because I didn’t have an out male coach to look up to.
Curt Miller is the general manager of the Dallas Wings and the only openly gay head coach in major professional sports.
Curt Miller aims to inspire the next generation of gay executives in sports, highlighting the need for greater acceptance and representation.
The Dallas Wings roster includes the last two first overall picks in the WNBA, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
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“One of the things that gives me the greatest pride is when coaches reach out through DMs to connect. They ask about the hurdles and discrimination. I’ve been very fortunate. I came from a tiny town where I was a good athlete, and even though I wasn’t out then, I never felt discriminated against. Success has a way of taking care of those things.”
He is now fully focused on his role with the Wings, and knows what a successful tenure can mean.
“Visibility is one of the best ways to inspire success. I’ve been insanely driven and I’ve carried that burden, but it is one of the greatest things I could do.
“I hope my success continues to open doors and my platform continues to inspire.”