Tara VanDerveer
Regarded in the profession as one of the most well-respected and dynamic coaches in the country, VanDerveer's enormous contributions to the sport were recognized in April 2002, as she was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.

An ambassador for both Stanford University and the sport of college basketball, VanDerveer has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success through an energetic and positive approach to the game. VanDerveer, who collected the eighth Pac-10 Coach of the Year honor of her career last season, has accumulated an impressive 660-179 (.787) record in her 27 years of collegiate coaching. VanDerveer enters the 2006-07 campaign with the fourth highest career winning percentage among active Division I women's basketball coaches and has won two NCAA Championships and 18 conference titles. The Cardinal finished 26-8 overall and reached the Elite Eight for the 10th time under VanDeveer's tutelage. It also represented the 21st postseason appearance of VanDerveer's career.

Currently in her 22nd year as the head coach of the Stanford women's basketball program, she owns a sparkling 508-128 (.799) record. During her tenure on The Farm, she has led the Cardinal to two NCAA Championships, five NCAA Final Four appearances, 14 Pac-10 titles and 18 consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament.

VanDerveer's contributions to the sport of women's basketball reach far outside the collegiate world. She became internationally known in 1996 when she guided the United States Olympic Women's Basketball Team to the gold medal in Atlanta. VanDerveer led the National/Olympic team, which included Stanford products Jennifer Azzi and Katy Steding, to an incredible 60-0 record from 1995-1996. Overall, VanDerveer has compiled an 88-8 (.917) record, including four gold medals, in eight head coaching stints with USA Basketball.

Amy Tucker
Amy Tucker, who led the Cardinal to the NCAA Final Four as interim head coach in 1995-96, is in her 22nd season at Stanford and currently serves as the program's associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.

One of the nation's top recruiters and an excellent evaluator of talent, Tucker has been responsible for assembling several top-five recruiting classes during her tenure at Stanford.

During Tucker's tenure, Stanford has won two NCAA titles and reached six Final Fours. The Cardinal has also reached the NCAA Sweet 16 in 14 of the last 19 seasons.

As a player for the Buckeyes, Tucker twice led the team in scoring and finished her career second on Ohio State's all-time scoring list. Tucker also set a school record for games played with 123. She was named team captain as a senior and led the squad to the Big Ten title. In 1994, Tucker was recognized for her achievements by being inducted into the Ohio State Sports Hall of Fame.

Tucker graduated with her bachelor's degree in social work from Ohio State in 1982. In 1984, she earned a Master's degree from Ohio State in sports management and administration.

Bobbie Kelsey
Bobbie Kelsey enters her first season as a member of the Stanford women's basketball coaching staff.
Kelsey, a four-year letterwinner with the Cardinal from 1993-96, spent the last three years as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech.

"We are thrilled to have Bobbie as a part of our staff," said VanDerveer. "Bobbie brings tremendous experience to our program and obviously has a great connection with Stanford. She is extremely positive and upbeat, a super motivator and an excellent recruiter. Bobbie is passionate about both basketball and Stanford, and that makes her a fun person to be around."

A native of Decatur, Ga., Kelsey helped the Cardinal to three Final Four appearances in five years and was a member of the 1992 national championship team. Kelsey was a team co-captain in 1995 and 1996, voted the team's most inspirational player in 1992 and 1996, and named the team's most improved player in 1993. She earned her B.A. in communication from Stanford in 1996.

"I am just so excited and honored that Tara wants me to be a part of this staff," said Kelsey. "I love Stanford, so the decision to come back and coach is a no-brainer. I think that being part of a national championship team also brings instant credibility. This is already a tremendous program and I am looking forward to the opportunity."

During her appointment at Virginia Tech, Kelsey helped guide the Hokies to three consecutive postseason appearances, including NCAA Tournament berths in 2005 and 2006.