Head coach Todd Golden and Megan York have been married for 11 years. They’ve been together through all the highs and lows, including Todd facing serious allegations of sexual harassment.
Todd Golden‘s wife, Megan York, was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 23, 1989, to her parents, Michael and Joanna York. She is a former collegiate volleyball player.
A Ronald Reagan High School player, Megan took her talent to Saint Mary’s College in California, where she played volleyball and shined as an outside hitter.
It was during the time at Saint Mary’s that Megan met Todd Golden, who was a basketball player for the men’s team.
Megan and Todd’s romance began during their college days, and their shared passion for sports brought them closer.
After college, Todd played professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Haifa, and Megan stood by him.
When he switched to coaching, moving from Columbia to Auburn and then to San Francisco, she supported him every step of the way.
In 2022, Todd became the head coach of the Florida Gators, bringing the family to Gainesville, Florida.
Megan and Todd married in a private ceremony on May 31, 2014. They’ve been together for 11 years.
They have two kids: a son, Jacob Michael, born in May 2016, and a daughter, Madison Leigh, born in 2018.
In an interview, Megan once shared how their athletic backgrounds help them understand each other. She said:
We were both so dedicated to our sports, but there was some kind of unspoken understanding between us. We knew what it meant to be successful, and that bonded us.
The 2024-2025 season brought both highs and lows for Todd. Early on, he faced serious allegations of sexual harassment and stalking in a Title IX complaint filed with the University of Florida.
The investigation lasted months, casting a shadow over his success. In January 2025, the university closed the case, finding no evidence to support the claims.
Through it all, Megan stayed by his side, quietly supporting him as he coached the Gators to a 36-4 record and a national championship appearance.
In a rare moment, Todd Golden once told an interviewer, “Megan is my rock. She keeps our family grounded, and I just couldn’t do what I do without her.”
Megan York Had A Successful Collegiate Volleyball Career With Over 1,200 Kills And 1,200 Digs!
Megan York attended Ronald Reagan High School, quickly becoming a volleyball star.
Playing all four years, Megan led her team to district and regional championships in 2005 and 2006 and even helped them reach the state semifinals in 2005.
She averaged 4.5 kills (successful hits), 3.5 digs (defensive saves), and 1.3 aces (points from serves) per game.
In her senior year, Megan was named Texas Division 4 Player of the Year and earned a spot on the AVCA High School Senior All-American team.
Colleges like Duke, Tennessee, and San Diego State wanted her, but she chose Saint Mary’s College in California for its campus and volleyball program.
Megan’s college career at Saint Mary’s was nothing short of amazing. From 2007 to 2010, she played in 112 matches, helping her team win 73 of them.
She finished second all-time at Saint Mary’s in points (1,527.5), kills (1,293), and attempts (3,856), third in digs (1,348), fifth in digs per set (3.25), sixth in aces (95), and eighth in kills per set (3.12).
Megan is one of only 11 players in the history of the West Coast Conference and just the third from Saint Mary’s College to achieve over 1,200 kills and 1,200 digs in her career.
During her freshman year in 2007, she burst onto the scene, earning West Coast Conference Co-Freshman of the Year honors.
Megan was also named to the All-Conference First Team and All-Freshman Team. She led her team with 471 kills (4.53 per game) and had 364 digs (3.50 per game).
She recorded double-digit kills in 27 of 28 matches and had 20 double-doubles (10+ kills and 10+ digs in a game). Her best game was against Pepperdine, where she smashed 28 kills.
Likewise, during her sophomore Year in 2008, Megan kept shining, earning MVP honors at two tournaments. She had 15 double-doubles, including a standout game against San Francisco with 22 kills and 26 digs.
She finished with 356 kills (3.49 per set) and 329 digs (3.23 per set), ranking high in her conference for both.
In her junior year in 2009, Megan was named to the All-West Coast Conference Honorable Mention Team.
Megan played every match and averaged 2.16 kills and 2.85 digs per game. She had nine double-doubles, including one in the NCAA Tournament against UC Santa Barbara.
She ended the year with 1,057 career kills and 995 digs.
In her final season of 2010, Megan again earned All-West Coast Conference Honorable Mention honors. She led her team with 353 digs (3.43 per set) and had 236 kills (2.29 per set).
She recorded eight double-doubles and hit a career-high .591 (13 kills on 22 swings with no errors) against San Diego State. She finished her career as a legend at Saint Mary’s.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Todd Golden was born to his parents Scott and Gale Golden.
- He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel.
