Overall
29-6
Conf
15-3
Rank
#8
USC Trojans Women's Basketball Coaches
The USC Trojans coaching staff, led by head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at University of Southern California and coaching background.
Head Coach
Lindsay Gottlieb
Head Coach
11 years at school
Career Record
169-88
Conf Record
86-83
Specializes in defensive schemes and has helped develop multiple all-conference selections during her coaching career.
Former head coach with 8 years of experience leading her own program.
Assistant Coaches
Jill Gochenour
Associate Head Coach
8 years at school
An offensive innovator with deep roots in the game, connecting well with student-athletes and building strong team cultures.
5 years of coaching experience with a background in player development.
Kellie Harper
Assistant Coach
1 year at school
Oversees recruiting operations and has been instrumental in bringing top-tier talent to the program.
20+ years in collegiate athletics with stops at multiple Power 5 programs.
Carly Thibault-DuDonis
Assistant Coach
3 years at school
A former player who transitioned to coaching, bringing valuable on-court perspective to player development.
12 years of coaching experience with expertise in scouting and game planning.
USC Trojans Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at USC Trojans?
Lindsay Gottlieb is the head coach of the USC Trojans women's basketball program, currently in year 11 at University of Southern California.
How large is the USC Trojans coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is USC Trojans performing under the current staff?
USC Trojans is 29-6 overall and 15-3 in big-ten play this season, playing home games at Galen Center. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the USC Trojans program?
The team pages cover the 29-6 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1976.