Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Tara VanDerveer: Redefining Excellence in Women's Basketball
Jul 31, 2024
Tara VanDerveer, the legendary coach and winningest figure in college basketball history, dives into her remarkable journey. She shares insights on her coaching philosophy and the intense year-round commitments faced by Division 1 coaches. Listeners will be fascinated by her experiences leading the 1996 Olympic team to gold and her perspectives on the evolving landscape of women's basketball. Tara also discusses the rise of new talents like Kaitlyn Clark and emphasizes the importance of passion in sports for young athletes.
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VanDerveer's Connection to Knight
- Tara VanDerveer attended Bobby Knight's basketball class at Indiana University.
- She watched his practices daily for three years, learning about his coaching style and X's and O's.
Knight's Influence on VanDerveer
- VanDerveer's coaching philosophy is influenced by Bobby Knight's organized and efficient practices.
- She emphasizes fundamentals and the strategic use of practice time, learned from observing Knight.
Stanford's Three-Year Journey
- VanDerveer's Stanford team took three years to find success.
- The first year lacked her recruits, the second had freshmen, and the third year was a breakthrough.