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Julie Rousseau, who served as head coach of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks from 1997-98, is entering her fourth season on The Farm.Rousseau, who was hired on August 3, 2000, deals with recruiting, conditioning and scouting.
Rousseau worked for the Sparks from May 1997-July 1998. She was an assistant coach from May-July 1997, was interim head coach from July-September 1997 and was promoted to head coach from December 1997-August 1998.
Prior to her tenure in the WNBA, she was the head coach at George Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles from 1992-97. She led the Lady Generals to postseason appearances in each of her five seasons, and came away with the L.A. City Championship in 1996. She was also awarded The Budget Coach of the Year Award, presented by The Women's Sports Foundation in 1997.
She has also been involved in numerous summer leagues and camps, including Hoopin' with Jamila (put on by former Stanford star Jamila Wideman) and the Michael Jordan Camp.