Overall
17-17
Conf
6-10
Vanderbilt Commodores Women's Basketball Coaches
The Vanderbilt Commodores coaching staff, led by head coach Shea Ralph. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at Vanderbilt University and coaching background.
Head Coach
Shea Ralph
Head Coach
9 years at school
Career Record
346-164
Conf Record
32-52
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
2 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
3 years 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.
Vanderbilt Commodores Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Vanderbilt Commodores?
Shea Ralph is the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball program, currently in year 9 at Vanderbilt University.
How large is the Vanderbilt Commodores 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 Vanderbilt Commodores performing under the current staff?
Vanderbilt Commodores is 17-17 overall and 6-10 in sec play this season, playing home games at Memorial Gymnasium. 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 Vanderbilt Commodores program?
The team pages cover the 17-17 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1974.