Assistant Coach
Julie Rousseau

About Julie  |  Getting to Know Julie

Julie Rousseau, who served as head coach of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, became the newest member of Stanford’s coaching staff on August 3, 2000.

Her primary duties are on-campus recruiting, conditioning and scouting.

Rousseau worked for the Sparks from May 1997-July 1998. She was an assistant coach from May-July 1997, was promoted to interim head coach from July-September 1997 and was permanent head coach from December 1997-August 1998.

"Julie is an outstanding addition to our staff," VanDerveer said. "She has coached players of all levels, and knows what it takes to succeed."

Prior to her tenure in the WNBA, she was the head coach at George Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles from 1992-97. She led the Lady Generals to post-season appearances in each of her five seasons, and came away with the LA City Championship in 1996.

She has also been involved in numerous summer leagues and camps, including Hoopin’ with Jamila (put on by former Stanford star Jamila Wideman) and the Michael Jordan Camp.