stanford university Tara VanDerveer, the legendary women’s basketball coach with the winningest record in college basketball history, announced Tuesday that she is retiring.
VanDerveer, who spent nearly 40 of his 45-year career at Stanford, retired this week. set an NCAA record She boasts 1,216 wins, three national championships and 14 Final Four appearances.
Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara Vander after her team’s victory over the Utah Utes in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament championship game at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on March 6, 2022. Veer celebrates. (Joe Bagwitz/Getty Images)
“Basketball is the biggest group project, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me and my team throughout my coaching career,” VanDerveer said in a statement provided by the school. said.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
“For nearly 40 years, I have been privileged to mentor some of the brightest minds at one of the world’s greatest educational institutions. Ohio And as the head coach of the U.S. national team, it was an unforgettable journey.
“The joy for me was traveling season after season, watching a group of young women work hard for each other and form an inseparable bond. Victory is a byproduct. “I loved the game of basketball from an early age. And it’s given me a lot throughout my life. I hope I can give back at least a little bit.”
Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer celebrated at Stanford Maples Pavilion after the game against the Oregon Ducks. On January 19, 2024 at Stanford Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, California, Tara VanDerveer tied Mike Krzyzewski with 1,202 career NCAA wins. (Brandon Valance/Getty Images)
Already a Hall of Fame coach, Vanderveer further cemented his accomplishments last season with the following accomplishments: Mike Krzyzewski NCAA basketball win record for January.
Arkansas hires John Calipari as next men’s basketball coach on five-year contract
“Tara’s name is synonymous with our sport, and women’s basketball would not be what it is today without her pioneering work,” said Stanford University Athletic Director Bernard Muir.
“An energetic and positive teacher, Hall of Fame athlete, and trusted friend and mentor, Tara’s influence is unparalleled and ranks her as one of the most influential people to have ever been associated with this university. We look forward to finding an appropriate way to honor her deep influence and legacy here at Stanford. ”
Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer celebrates her 1,203rd win as a college coach after a game against Oregon State University at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California on January 21, 2024, winning the NCAA Div. Became the winningest coach in basketball history. (Bob Drebin/ISI Photo/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The school is in contract negotiations with former player Kate Pay to replace VanDerveer. Vanderveer will officially retire from Stanford University on May 9, 39 years after he joined the faculty.
The school said Vanderveer will continue to work with the athletics department in an advisory role.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital X sports broadcastplease subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
