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The winningest coach in college basketball history is calling it a career.
Stanford women’s basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer is retiring, she announced Tuesday.
“Basketball is the greatest group project there is and I am so incredibly thankful for every person who has supported me and our teams throughout my coaching career,” VanDerveer said in a statement. “I’ve been spoiled to coach the best and brightest at one of the world’s foremost institutions for nearly four decades.
“The joy for me was in the journey of each season, seeing a group of young women work hard for each other and form an unbreakable bond. Winning was a byproduct. I’ve loved the game of basketball since I was a little girl, and it has given me so much throughout my life. I hope I’ve been able to give at least a little bit back.”
Tara VanDerveer won three national titles at Stanford.
VanDerveer started her 45-year coaching career at Idaho in 1978, and after a stint at Ohio State, arrived at Stanford in 1985 and coached the team for 38 season. With 1,216 career victories, she’s the leader in all-time wins for an NCAA college basketball coach. With the Cardinal, VanDerveer took Stanford to 14 Final Fours and three national championships, the last coming in 2021.
Stanford said Kate Paye, who played under VanDerveer from 1991-95 and has been on her coaching staff for the past 17 seasons, is in negotiations to succeed the legendary coach.
A press conference for VanDerveer is planned for Wednesday afternoon, the school said, adding she will continue to be involved with the university and its athletic department in an advisory capacity.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tara VanDerveer announces retirement; spent 38 season at Stanford
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Publish date : 2024-04-10 02:57:54
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