History of Cheryl Reeve in Timeline

Cheryl Reeve is a highly successful American basketball coach, currently serving as the head coach and President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA). Her impressive track record includes leading the Lynx to four WNBA championships and holding the league's highest winning percentage. Reeve's accolades include being named WNBA Coach of the Year three times (2011, 2016, 2020) and WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year in 2019. Notably, she holds the record for most wins by a female coach and the most postseason victories in WNBA history.

September 20, 1966: Cheryl Reeve was born

Cheryl Reeve was born on September 20, 1966.

1984: Cheryl Reeve graduates high school

In 1984, Cheryl Reeve graduated from Washington Township High School, where she played basketball and her team made it to the state finals.

1988: Cheryl Reeve earns multiple honors and a bachelor's degree

Cheryl Reeve had a remarkable year in 1988. She was nominated for a Rhodes Scholarship, received a MAAC Scholar-Athlete Post Graduate Award and an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. She also earned her bachelor's degree in computer science from La Salle University.

1995: Cheryl Reeve begins coaching at Indiana State

Cheryl Reeve started her head coaching career with the Indiana State Sycamores in 1995.

1998: Cheryl Reeve coaches Indiana State

Cheryl Reeve was coaching the Indiana State Sycamores in 1998.

1999: Cheryl Reeve leads Indiana State to first postseason berth in 20 years

In the 1998-1999 season, Cheryl Reeve lead the Indiana State Sycamores to their first postseason berth in 20 years.

2000: Cheryl Reeve coaches Indiana State

Cheryl Reeve was the head coach of the Indiana State Sycamores women's basketball team until December 1st, 2000.

2001: Cheryl Reeve joins the Charlotte Sting

Cheryl Reeve joined the Charlotte Sting as an assistant coach in 2001, the team improved their record significantly in her first year and made it to the WNBA Finals.

2001: Cheryl Reeve's time at Indiana State ends

Cheryl Reeve's tenure as head coach at Indiana State ended on December 1, 2001, when she was replaced by Jim Wiedie.

2002: Charlotte Sting make the playoffs again

In 2002, the Charlotte Sting made their second straight appearance in the playoffs with Cheryl Reeve as an assistant coach.

2002: Cheryl Reeve joins the Cleveland Rockers

When the Charlotte Sting's head coach left after the 2002 season, Cheryl Reeve was hired by the Cleveland Rockers as an assistant coach. The Rockers made the playoffs that year.

2004: Cheryl Reeve rejoins the Charlotte Sting

Cheryl Reeve returned to the Charlotte Sting as an assistant coach for the 2004 season.

2005: Cheryl Reeve coaches the Charlotte Sting

Cheryl Reeve was an assistant coach for the Charlotte Sting in 2005.

December 8, 2009: Cheryl Reeve is named head coach of the Minnesota Lynx

Cheryl Reeve was named the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx on December 8, 2009.

2011: Cheryl Reeve named WNBA Coach of the Year

In 2011, Cheryl Reeve was named WNBA Coach of the Year, leading the Lynx to their first WNBA championship.

2011: Cheryl Reeve leads Lynx to championship

The Minnesota Lynx had a dramatic turnaround in 2011, with a healthy roster and the addition of rookie Maya Moore, they finished the regular season with the league's best record and went on to win their first WNBA championship.

August 26, 2012: Cheryl Reeve becomes the winningest coach in Lynx history

On August 26, 2012, with a win over the Atlanta Dream, Cheryl Reeve became the winningest coach in Lynx franchise history.

2013: Cheryl Reeve coaches Western Conference All-Star Team to victory

Cheryl Reeve and her staff coached the WNBA Western Conference All-Star Team in 2013, leading them to victory.

June 2, 2014: Cheryl Reeve wins 100th regular season game

Cheryl Reeve achieved her 100th regular season win on June 2, 2014, in a game against the San Antonio Stars.

2014: Cheryl Reeve begins as assistant coach for USA National Team

Cheryl Reeve's involvement with the USA National Team started in 2014 when she became an assistant coach.

September 30, 2016: Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA record for playoff wins

On September 30, 2016, Cheryl Reeve secured her 31st postseason win, making her the coach with the most playoff wins in WNBA history.

2016: Cheryl Reeve wins Olympic gold medal as assistant coach

As an assistant coach for the USA National Team, Cheryl Reeve celebrated a gold medal win at the 2016 Olympic Games.

2016: Cheryl Reeve serves as assistant coach for Team USA

Cheryl Reeve served as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, under head coach Geno Auriemma.

2016: Cheryl Reeve wins her second WNBA Coach of the Year Award

Cheryl Reeve was named the WNBA Coach of the Year for a second time in 2016.

December 2017: Cheryl Reeve promoted to Lynx General Manager

In December 2017, Cheryl Reeve's role in the Lynx organization expanded when she was promoted to the position of General Manager.

2018: Cheryl Reeve contributes to USA National Team's World Cup victory

Cheryl Reeve, serving as assistant coach, helped lead the USA National Team to victory at the 2018 World Cup.

2019: Cheryl Reeve named WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year

Cheryl Reeve's success as an executive was recognized in 2019 when she was named the WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year.

2020: Cheryl Reeve receives AP Coach of the Year and WNBA Coach of the Year

Cheryl Reeve had a successful 2020, earning both the AP Coach of the Year and the WNBA Coach of the Year awards.

2020: Cheryl Reeve wins her third WNBA Coach of the Year Award

For the third time, Cheryl Reeve was named the WNBA Coach of the Year in 2020.

2020: Cheryl Reeve rejoins Team USA as assistant coach

In 2020, Cheryl Reeve returned to Team USA as an assistant coach for the Tokyo Olympics, working with head coach Dawn Staley.

2020: USA National Team qualifies for 2020 Olympics

The USA National Team, with Cheryl Reeve as an assistant coach, qualified for the 2020 Olympics.

December 2021: Cheryl Reeve named head coach of the women's national team

In December 2021, Cheryl Reeve was named the head coach of the USA Women's National Basketball Team.

October 2022: Cheryl Reeve leads USA to World Cup victory and earns Coach of the Year

Under Cheryl Reeve's leadership, the US Women's National Team secured their fourth World Cup title in October 2022. Reeve's success earned her the title of USA Basketball's National Team Coach of the Year for 2022.

2023: Cheryl Reeve inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame

Cheryl Reeve's contributions to basketball were recognized in 2023 when she was inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.

August 11, 2024: Cheryl Reeve leads Team USA to Olympic gold

On August 11, 2024, Cheryl Reeve, as head coach, led the national team to victory against France in the Olympic finals, securing their 8th Olympic gold medal.