Tara VanDerveer, the head coach of Stanford women's basketball team, has announced her retirement after 45 seasons. VanDerveer, who amassed 1,216 total wins during her coaching career, will be succeeded by Kate Paye, a former player and current staff member.
Across 45 total seasons with Idaho, Ohio State and Stanford , the latter of which she spent 38 seasons at, VanDerveer amassed 1,216 total wins.
Kate Paye, who played under VanDerveer from 1991-95 and has been on her staff for the last 17 seasons, is in negotiations with the school to be the successor, Stanford"I've been spoiled to coach the best and brightest at one of the world's foremost institutions for nearly four decades," VanDerveer said in a statement."Coupled with my time at Ohio State and Idaho, and as head coach of the United States National Team, it has been an unforgettable ride.
"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."The 70-year-old VanDerveer won three total championships, all with Stanford that transpired in 1990, 1992 and 2021. She was named National Coach of the Year five times and entered the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.
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