On June 28, 2024 Trace Walker as named the head coach of the Las Positas College women's basketball team. The announcement came from Director of Athletics, James Giacomazzi.
Walker is a former Division I athlete who played basketball collegiately at Santa Clara University (SCU) from 2004-2008. As a freshman, she was named the team's Most Improved Player and helped her team win the WCC Championship. In her sophomore year, she was named the team's Most Outstanding Defensive Player and also ranked in the WCC top 10 for most steals per game. Additionally, Walker notched her first-career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds in helping the Broncos clinch the WCC regular-season title at Pepperdine. As a senior, Walker was named Player of the Game against Bradley, scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Walker became the 18th Bronco to earn 1,000 career points, scoring her 1,000 point after posting 25 points against San Diego. Walker also played professionally in Keflavik, Iceland, where she notched 23 points in her debut game.
Last season, she was the assistant coach for the Las Positas women's basketball program. Previously she served as a basketball coach for Prolific Hoops, LLC in Mountain House, Ca, where she helped develop and train elementary, junior high, and high school-aged kids.
When asked about her feelings about the job Walker repiled, "I am thrilled to accept the head coach position for the women's basketball program for the 2024-2025 season. I am eager to build a positive and empowering basketball culture, where our athletes can thrive both on and off the court. Together, we will strive for excellence and create a supportive environment that fosters growth, teamwork, and success. Go Hawks!"
A native of San Jose, Walker made history as the first girl's player in Valley Christian High School history to play professional basketball. She was the Central Coast Section's Senior of the Year, averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Walker also garnered the CCS's Freshman and Sophomore of the Year in 2001 and '02, with an injury her junior preventing the career sweep. She was a two-time Division 4 All-State honoree. Holds school records in total assists, steals, rebounds, three-point field goals made, and three-point field goal percentage while also holding the single-season mark for points. She recorded five triple-doubles as a senior and set a CCS single-game scoring record, notching 53 points against Fremont of Oakland. Walker reached the 30-point plateau on eight occasions while recording more than 20 points 26 times.
Walker earned her Bachelor's of Science in Sociology from SCU (2008) and is currently pursuing her Master's of Arts in Counseling and Guidance at San Jose State University.