Sean McVay: age, wife, salary, height, wedding, statue, team

Sean McVay: age, wife, salary, height, wedding, statue, team

Helix Odhiambo
May 20, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Sean McVay is one of the most talked about coaches in the National Football League. He is the youngest NFL coach to win the Super Bowl after leading the Los Angeles Rams to the title in 2022. What was Sean Mcvay's age when hired by the Rams?

Sean McVay's age
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on 8 December 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Harry How
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McVay made history aged 30 years and 354 days when the Rams hired him as the head coach. He won the 2017 NFL's Coach of the Year award. In 2014, he was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins, where he reportedly took home $400,000. What is McVay's net worth now?

Sean McVay's bio and profile summary

Name

Sean McVay

Date of birth

24 January 1986

Age

37 (as of May 2023)

Birthplace

Dayton, Ohio, USA

Nationality

American

Height

1.78 m (5' 10")

Weight

84 kg (185 lbs)

Eye colour

Blue

Hair colour

Light brown

Education

Miami University, Marist School

Profession

Football coach (NFL)

Team

Los Angeles Rams (2017-date)

Parents

Tim and Cindy McVay

Grandfather

John McVay

Brother

Ryan

Spouse

Veronika Khomyn (m. 2022)

Annual salary

$14 million

Net Worth

$40 million

How old is Sean McVay?

The Rams head coach, Sean McVay (aged 37 as of May 2023) was born into an athletic family. Sean McVay's dad played for the University of Indiana as a defensive back, while his grandfather coached the University of Dayton from 1965-1972. John was also the general manager for the San Francisco 49ers for 21 years. The 49ers won five Super Bowls under his tenure.

Sean McVay's grandfather
Sean McVay poses for a photo with his grandfather (L). On the right, the LA Rams' coach hugs his father, Tim and mother at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 3 February 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Jamie Squire
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The grandfather of Sean McVay was inducted into the 49ers' Hall of Fame following his contribution to the team. Before joining the 49ers, he was part of the New York Giants and Michigan State coaching staff.

Sean McVay's height and weight

As of May 2023, sources state the LA Rams head coach stands 1.78 m (5' 10") tall. He weighs 84 kg (185 lbs).

Did Sean McVay play football?

Sean McVay's college
Wide receiver Sean McVay (18) of the Miami University Redhawks returns a kickoff in the fourth quarter of a game against the Kent State University Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium on 17 September 2005 in Kent, Ohio. Photo: 2005 Tom Cammett
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The Rams coach played football in high school and college. McVay played for War Eagles, the school team of the Marist School in Brookhaven, Georgia, where he graduated in 2004. He is the first player to record 1,000 yards rushing and passing in consecutive seasons in the team.

Sean led the Eagles to a 26-3 record in his senior year and won the State Championship. He also won the Georgia 4A offensive player of the Year award.

Sean McVay's college career

The Rams' head coach moved to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 2004. He was a wide receiver for the school's team, Miami RedHawks (2004-2007). McVay graduated in 2008, recording 39 receptions for 312 yards.

Sean McVay's statue
The Rams' coach received an honour of a statue from alma mater Miami University after being inducted into its Cradle of Coaches on 8 May 2023. Photo: @MiamiOHFootball, @SharpFootball (modified by author)
Source: Twitter

On 6 May 2023, the university unveiled Sean McVay's statue following his induction into the Cradle of Coaches Association. He joins his late grandfather, who also received the award, becoming the first family to get inducted into the Association.

"It's an amazing honour to be here," McVay said during his induction ceremony. "You're so reminded of what makes this place so special, and it's all about the people." He added. "To be inducted into the Cradle of Coaches, it really means a lot to me."

Coaching career

Sean McVay's contract
Tight ends coach Sean McVay looks on as the Washington Redskins hold practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn, VA, on 17 August 2011. Photo: John McDonnell
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After graduation, Sean joined Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an assistant wide receivers coach. In 2009, he joined the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League as the quality control/wide receivers coach. Washington Redskins hired McVay in 2010 as an assistant to the tight ends coach. The Redskins promoted him to tight ends coach in 2011. He served for three years before becoming the offensive coordinator in 2014.

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay's salary
LA Rams' Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff (L), head coach Sean McVay (C), and general manager Les Snead (R) pose for a photo after announcing Sean as new coach on 13 January 2017 in Thousand Oaks, California. Phot0: Lisa Blumenfeld
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Sean joined the Rams in January 2017 as the 28th head coach and became the youngest tactician in NFL history. He led the Rams to an 11-5-0 record and a berth in the playoff for the first time since 2004. McVay's won the NFL's Coach of the Year award in 2017.

In 2022, he helped the Rams win their second Super Bowl title in history after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the finals.

Youngest Super Bowl-winning head coaches

Sean McVay's agent
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay holds the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on 13 February 2022 in Inglewood, CA. Photo: Brian van der Brug
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Sean became the youngest NFL coach in history to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. He broke Mike Tomlin's record set in 2009.

Coach

Team

Super Bowl (Year)

Age

Sean McVay

Los Angles Rams

LVI (2022)

36 years 20 days

Mike Tomlin

Pittsburgh Steelers

XLIII (2009)

36 years 323 days

Jon Gruden

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

XXXVII (2003)

39 years 162 days

John Madden

Las Vegas Raiders

XI (1977)

40 years 274 days

Who is Sean McVay's agent?

The Rams' tactician reportedly served as a long-term client of Bob LaMonte. Bob is the owner and founder of Professional Sports Representation Inc. In May 2018, Bob revealed that many teams turned down his idea of signing Sean as an NFL coach.

"Everyone tells me last year — at this time or earlier — that McVay is too young," said LaMonte. "That no one will hire a 30-year-old coach." He added. "I say, 'If you don't hire him this year, he'll be hired next year, and you will be making the biggest mistake of your life."

Sean McVay's contract

Sean McVay's contract
The Rams' head coach Sean McVay reacts after attempting to call a timeout against the New Orleans Saints at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on 26 November 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Harry How
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The coach signed a contract extension with the Rams in September 2022 that runs through the 2026 season. The club also extended general manager Les Snead's contract. Snead helped hire McVay in 2017.

What is Sean McVay's salary?

After signing a new contract, the 2017 NFL's Coach of the Year earns $14 million. He is the fourth-best-paid coach in the NFL. Bill Belichick ($20 million) of the New England Patriots is the highest-paid tactician in the league. Sean was one of the lowest-paid coaches in the league in 2017, taking home $2 million annually. His salary later increased to around $8 million following the Super Bowl success.

Sean McVay's net worth

The Rams' coach has made a fortune in his NFL career. Besides winning titles and accolades, his wealth has also increased. As per reports, he has a net worth of $40 Million.

Is Sean McVay married?

Sean McVay and his wife
Veronika Khomyn and his husband, Sean, pose for a photo during the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on 13 March 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Michael Kovac
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The NFL coach is married to his long-term girlfriend, Veronika Khomyn. Sean McVay and his wife first met in 2011 in Washington DC, when McVay was the tight-end assistant coach for the Washington football team. They engaged in 2019 and tied the knot on 6 June 2022. Sean McVay's wedding occurred at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, attended by many NFL stars.

What does Sean McVay's wife do?

Veronika is a model, fashion designer, businesswoman, and real estate agent. She is also prominent on Instagram, where she has 84.2k followers as of 20 May 2023. Khomyn was born on 1 March 1990 in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is 32 (as of May 2023) and holds Ukrainian and American nationality.

Does Sean McVay have a child?

Sean McVay's wife
Veronika Khomyn met her husband when he was an assistant coach in Washington. They got engaged in 2019 and married in 2022. Photo: @Veronika K. McVay (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Veronika and her husband do not have any children as of 2023.

Where is Sean McVay's house?

The coach bought a $2.7 million mansion in Encino, California. In April 2022, he paid $14 million for a Hidden Hills, California mansion.

Sean McVay's age made him the youngest NFL coach in 2023. His success has inspired many young professionals globally. Throughout his coaching career, he has built a reputation for attention to detail, presence, organisation, and quarterback whispering.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.