Minneapolis ? Brian Agler, the only head coach in Minnesota Lynx history, resigned Tuesday but will remain as the WNBA franchise’s general manager.

The Lynx promoted assistant coach Heidi VanDerveer to replace Agler, who had a 48-67 record in three-plus seasons.

VanDerveer coached the Sacramento Monarchs for 13 games at the end of the league’s first season in 1997, and held the position through 1998. She had a 13-30 record.

“It’s a tough situation for everyone,” VanDerveer said Tuesday.

Agler came to Minnesota from the ABL, fresh off consecutive league titles with Columbus. He compiled a 248-135 record in 13 seasons as a college coach with schools including Kansas State and Missouri-Kansas City. The Lynx have lost eight consecutive road games and are 6-13.