Tara VanDerveer Announces Retirement From Stanford After Setting NCAA Wins Record
It is the end of a very impressive era. Yet, if a career that none of us shall be quick to forget. Tara VanDerveer announces her retirement after becoming one of the most iconic and winningest coaches in all of college basketball.
The legendary VanDerveer has been in the game for some time. Since 1978. At 70 years young, Tara has been a dominant college hoops coach for basically almost 46 of them. Amassed a whopping NCAA-record 1,216 victories throughout the duration. Coaching up students, First Team All-Americans, Naismith honorees as well as future WNBA stars at Idaho, Ohio State and Stanford.
By the way, if you are wondering; about Tara’s impact on the WNBA. At Stanford alone, and since the league’s inception in 1997; 30 former students have gone on to play in a regular season in the league. The university’s program boasts 13 first-round draft picks out of its 28 all-time selections. Including 2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike, and has had seven players win a total of eight WNBA titles. As we mentioned at the outset, Tara and her coaching expertise is nothing short of astounding.
Tara VanDerveer Announces Retirement From Stanford After Setting NCAA Wins Record
Furthermore, Tara has provided the university of Stanford with the stability and success that many schools could only dream of achieving. VanDerveer spent almost four decades coaching at Stanford. 38 years to be exact.
Moreover, she is proud of her accomplishments throughout her career and says she has enjoyed “the ride.” About her time in college, VanDerveer states,
“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. I’ve been spoiled to coach the best and brightest at one of the world’s foremost institutions for nearly four decades. 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.
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.”
Well, mission accomplished Tara. You haven’t given a little. But, everything. And we thank you for your efforts, dedication, hard work and passion for a sport so many love.
What’s next for VanDerveer? Bridge. She wants to master the game in order to play some friendly, yet competitive matches with her mom. Too awesome… have fun, and enjoy retirement Tara!
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