Coaching Staff

TOCCARA ROSS,

HEAD COACH, SAVANNAH STEEL

Toccara Ross was promoted to head coach of the Savannah Steel midway through its inaugural season, bringing a global basketball résumé spanning elite collegiate and professional competition.

A Chicago native, Ross starred for the Iowa State Cyclones. She was a key contributor to the program’s 2009 Elite Eight run and led the team in rebounding, establishing the toughness and consistency that would define her career.

Ross’s professional journey spans 15 years and more than 20 countries, including Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Israel, France, and Australia. She won a Swiss League title and earned Player of the Year honors in Puerto Rico. Most recently, she competed in Athletes Unlimited, continuing to perform alongside some of the world’s best players.

Ross has also built a strong coaching résumé. At Boston University, she helped the program capture a Patriot League regular-season title, and she has also coached at Central Michigan University. She served as head coach at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, one of the country’s premier NBA pre-draft events, and gained valuable organizational experience with the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League.

Ross has coached at both the NBA G League Elite Camp and the NBA Combine, evaluating and developing the next wave of professional talent at the highest pre-draft stages. Through the Jr. NBA & WNBA Court of Leaders program, she has invested in the development of future professionals. As an active participant in the NBA Coaching Development Program, Ross continues to deepen her expertise alongside some of basketball’s brightest minds. Beyond the court, she is an ambassador for Athlete Ally, advocating for equality and inclusive communities in sports.

With the Steel, Ross brings an elite perspective that bridges world-class playing experience with a transformational, constraint-led approach to coaching. She brings grit, international pedigree, and a commitment to empowering the next generation of athletes to reach their full potential in Savannah.