Teresa Edwards begins her first season as an assistant coach on the Minnesota Lynx staff. Edwards has previous coaching experience as a player/coach with the Atlanta Glory of the American Basketball League. This is her first WNBA coaching stint following one of the most successful women's basketball careers.

A native of Cairo, Georgia, Teresa Edwards is the most decorated women's player in the history of USA Basketball. She is the first and only American basketball player (male or female) to compete in five Olympics. After winning her first gold medal in 1984, Edwards has compiled more than 20 years of professional basketball experience. Some of her accomplishments include: four gold medals in the Olympics (2000, 1996, 1988, 1984), USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year a record four times (2000, 1996, 1990 and 1987).

Edwards played college basketball at Georgia from 1982-83 through 1985-86. Her #5 jersey was retired due to her teams' 116-17 record (.827), four NCAA Tournaments, two final four appearances, three SEC titles, 1985 and 1986 All-American Awards and three consecutive All-SEC First Team Honors. Following her college career and in addition to her USA Basketball experiences, Edwards played international basketball, in the ABL and was a member of the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Edwards was a member of the Lynx two playoff teams.

The oldest of four children, Edwards has three brothers... She has a degree in leisure studies... Has a street named after her in her hometown of Cairo, Georgia.