Curt Miller Hopes To Inspire Next Generation Of Gay Executives In Sports
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.
“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.