| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1975 Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, California) |
| College | Stanford (1994–1998) |
| WNBA draft | 1998: 4th round, 39th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Liberty | |
| Playing career | 1999–2003 |
| Position | Forward |
| Coaching career | 2003–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1999 | Cleveland Rockers |
| 2000–2001 | Portland Fire |
| 2002 | Miami Sol |
| 2003 | Los Angeles Sparks |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2004 | Long Beach State (Assistant) |
| 2004–2008 | Pepperdine (Assistant) |
| 2008 | San Antonio Stars (Assistant) |
| 2008–2012 | Windward School (Associate HC) |
| 2012–2021 | Windward School |
| 2021 | Las Vegas Aces (Assistant) |
| 2022–2023 | Phoenix Mercury |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Vanessa Nygaard (born March 13, 1975, in Scottsdale, Arizona) is a professional basketball coach and former player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is the former head coach for the Phoenix Mercury.