by admin | Jun 26, 2023 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
The Phoenix Mercury have parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard and promoted Nikki Blue to interim head coach for the remainder of the season, the team announced on Sunday. Nygaard, who was just hired in 2022, is the first coach in the league to be fired this...
by admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The Phoenix Mercury continue to be without Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February, but while the star center remains on their minds, they also know they have to move on with their preparation for the upcoming WNBA season. “It’s...
by admin | Jan 26, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
Although her WNBA playing and coaching career took her around the country, new Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard is no stranger to Arizona. “Both of my parents are from Tucson,” said Nygaard, who was born in Scottsdale. “My dad went to UA and my mom went to Arizona State...
by admin | Jan 24, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW
When Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer got word Friday afternoon that Vanessa Nygaard is expected to be named the Phoenix Mercury’s new head coach, she was elated. It’s been 24 years since the perpetually upbeat Nygaard played for the Cardinal, but VanDerveer...
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