Monique Ambers returns for her eighth season as Monarchs assistant coach and is no stranger to the organization having been invited to the Monarchs 2001 Training Camp. She focuses on developing the skills of the post players and advance scouting for the Monarchs.

This is Ambers’ second coaching position, having been an assistant coach at George Washington University from 1994- 1997. During that time, the Lady Colonials amassed an 80-19 record. The former professional basketball player was initially drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the fourth round of the 1997 WNBA Draft. Ambers reached the WNBA Semifinals with this team. In 1997, Ambers averaged a .444 field goal percentage, .400 free throw percentage and 1.2 rebounds per game in 19 games played for Phoenix.

A 1993 graduate of Arizona State University, Ambers holds a bachelor’s degree in child development.