Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer Becomes Winningest Coach in NCAA Basketball History
ONLY HER. With tonight’s win over Oregon State 56-65; Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer becomes the winningest coach in NCAA Basketball history. An accomplishment over 40 seasons in the making.
Moreover, in regards to tonight’s exciting achievement in College Basketball; Stanford releases a very thoughtful and fitting statement. Stanford says,
“A legend of the game with an undeniable impact on the sport. Congratulations on your incredible achievement, Tara. The all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history. Only Her.
45 seasons.
25 conference regular season titles.
15 conference tournament crowns.
14 Final Four appearances.
3 National Championships.
The longevity is inspiring.
The dedication is unmatched.
The love for the game is overflowing.
And the numbers are staggering…
but no more so than this:1,203 career wins.
Congratulations, Tara. The all-time winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history.”
Yes, a major round of applause for Tara. Furthermore, former Stanford star, Ros Gold-Onwude, joined Ashley Adamson a the Pac-12 Network interview to reflect on Tara VanDerveer’s historic career. Speaking on how VanDerveer’s effect on teams are not only visible on the court; Gold-Onwude states,
“She’s developed wonderful student-athletes, young ladies and now young women who are all part of the legacy.”
Gold-Onwude additionally leaves a message on her social media for Tara. She mentions,
“Congrats Tara VanDerveer!! It’s giving GOAT!!! The winningest head coach in NCAA basketball history at 1203 wins (and counting)! The most wins in the history of college basketball, men’s or women’s! WOW. When Tara recruited me to Stanford and spoke to my parents she kept her word: trusting her to be my coach was not a 4 year decision but a 40 year one! That’s our coach and we are so proud of this legendary pioneer in sports history.”
Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer Becomes Winningest Coach in NCAA Basketball History
Furthermore, NCAA Vice President of Women’s Basketball, Lynn Holzman, also congratulates Stanford Women’s Basketball coach Tara VanDerveer on her historic achievement. Holzman kindly remarks,
“Congratulations to Tara VanDerveer, the all time winningest coach in NCAA history. Coach VanDerveer has exemplified what it means to be a lifelong learner while also continuing to advocate for fairness; gender equality and opportunity over six decades. She continues to have a profound impact on the game of basketball and the lives of student-athletes; other coaches and athletics leaders. An amazing 1,203 coaching victories and even more lives touched.”
Well said. Tara VanDerveer has been the head women’s basketball coach at Stanford University since 1985. Her legacy and what she is still achieving is exceptional and historic. Therefore, congratulations coach, and keep on shining brightly.
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