All Time Winningest Women's College Basketball Coaches
Women's college basketball in the United States has a rich history, with many talented coaches leading their teams to success over the years. In this article, we will take a look at some of the all-time winningest women's college basketball coaches and their accomplishments.
Pat Summitt
Pat Summitt is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in women's college basketball history. She coached the Tennessee Lady Volunteers for 38 seasons, amassing an incredible record of 1,098-208. During her tenure, she won eight national championships and was named the NCAA Coach of the Year seven times. Summitt also coached the United States women's basketball team to a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics.
Geno Auriemma
Geno Auriemma has been the head coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team since 1985. During his tenure, he has led the Huskies to 11 national championships and an incredible record of 1,119-144. Auriemma has been named the NCAA Coach of the Year eight times and has also coached the United States women's basketball team to two Olympic gold medals.
Tara VanDerveer
Tara VanDerveer has been the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team since 1985. During her career, she has amassed a record of 1,125-252 and has won two national championships. VanDerveer has been named the NCAA Coach of the Year three times and has also coached the United States women's basketball team to a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics.
Andy Landers
Andy Landers was the head coach of the University of Georgia women's basketball team from 1979-2015. During his tenure, he led the Lady Bulldogs to a record of 862-299 and five Final Four appearances. Landers was named the SEC Coach of the Year eight times and was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Muffet McGraw
Muffet McGraw has been the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball team since 1987. During her tenure, she has led the team to two national championships and a record of 936-274. McGraw has been named the NCAA Coach of the Year three times and has also coached the United States women's basketball team to a gold medal in the 2019 Pan American Games.
Conclusion
These coaches are just a few of the many talented individuals who have helped shape the landscape of women's college basketball in the United States. Their leadership and dedication to their teams have led to countless victories and championships. As the sport continues to grow and thrive, we can only imagine the future successes that lie ahead.
