Rachel Stockdale rejoins the Demon Deacon staff in 2011-12, this time as an assistant coach. She spent the 2007-08 season at Wake Forest as the video coordinator.
Stockdale left Wake after one season and became an assistant coach at Elon. She helped the Phoenix reach new heights in 2010-11, as Elon finished the season with a 20-13 record - the program's best season at the Division I level and only the fifth team in program history to reach the 20-win plateau. The Phoenix's 11 victories at home marked the most home wins in a single season in the Division I era, while the team's postseason appearance in the Women's Basketball Invitational was the first since joining Division I. Elon recorded its 20th win of the season in the WBI after a 103-72 drumming of USC Upstate in the first round. Stockdale also led Elon to 12 victories in SoCon play, doubling the 2009-10 season total and tying the 2003-04 squad for the most SoCon wins in a season.
Prior to Elon, Stockdale was the women's basketball team videographer at Wake Forest during the 2007-08 season. She was responsible for breaking down film and coordinating the film exchange between the Demon Deacons and their opponents. She also provided media relations assistance during the 2008 NCAA Basketball Men's East Regional.
Before joining the staff at Wake Forest, Stockdale worked with Sun Spots/FSN Florida as a marketing assistant where she acted as the primary contact for advertising agencies for execution and fulfillment of campaigns. She also spearheaded street and on-site marketing at Florida State University and the University of Florida basketball and football games, as well as special events including the SEC Football Championship, the BCS Championship and the NCAA Final Four.
As a student-athlete, Stockdale was a four-year varsity letter-winner at NC State. As a team captain, Stockdale led the Wolfpack to three NCAA Tournament appearances. She earned a spot on the All-ACC Freshman Team and received the Peanut Doak Rookie of the Year award. She received her bachelor's degree from N.C. State in 2006 and was a member of the Dean's List.
