Tara VanDerveer

Tara VanDerveer is an American basketball coach. She has been the head women's basketball coach at Stanford University since 1985. She led the Stanford Cardinal to two NCAA Championships in 1990 and 1992.

Tara VanDerveer has been coaching at Stanford University since 1985. She is currently the head coach of the women's basketball team.

Tara VanDerveer has had a highly successful coaching career. She has won over 1,000 games, making her one of the most successful coaches in the history of women's basketball. She has led Stanford to two NCAA Championships, 14 Pac-12 Conference regular-season titles, and 13 Pac-12 Tournament titles.

Tara VanDerveer is known for her disciplined and strategic coaching style. She emphasizes strong defense and teamwork, and her teams are known for their efficient offensive play and strong fundamentals.

Tara VanDerveer has been named the Pac-12 Coach of the Year a record 10 times. Her first award came in 1989, and she has won it most recently in 2021.

Tara VanDerveer has led the Stanford Cardinal to 13 Final Four appearances as of 2021. This makes her one of the most successful coaches in terms of Final Four appearances in the history of women's basketball.

Yes, Tara VanDerveer has had the honor of coaching the United States women's national basketball team. She coached the team to a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Tara VanDerveer has coached many notable players throughout her career. Some of the standout players include Jennifer Azzi, Kate Starbird, and Nneka Ogwumike. These players have gone on to have successful careers in both college and professional basketball.

Yes, Tara VanDerveer was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. This is a testament to her impact and contributions to the sport of basketball.

As of 2021, Tara VanDerveer has an overall coaching record of over 1,100 wins and around 250 losses. Her win-loss record is a testament to her longevity and success as a basketball coach.