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Valkyries, Natalie Nakase and Asian Americans

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WNBA's first Asian American head coach reflects on a historic season, identity and often being the 'only girl'

With Natalie Nakase on their team, the Golden State Valkyries are making waves as the WNBA’s first new team in more than 15 years.

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How Valkyries’ Nakase rose from coaching depths to make Asian-American history

Natalie Nakase leads the Golden State Valkyries into their inaugural season after grinding through German, Japanese and minor-league coaching jobs to become the first Asian-American head coach in

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase talks about team culture, her father, and what's ahead

Coach Nakase says she wants the players to be free of pressure on the court Friday night, so she told them to blame her for any mistakes and just look for ways to be your best self.

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Doc Rivers surprises Valkyries HC Natalie Nakase with season-opening appearance

While the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural game was ruined by an 84-67 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, it was still a ...

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How Natalie Nakase believed in herself to become a WNBA head coach

While the former Marina High and UCLA star has had great mentors, her late father’s message helped her become the first coach ...

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Expansion Valkyries make history with WNBA opener at Chase Center

SAN FRANCISCO — Violet shirts adorned every seat with the script “First of a Lifetime.” Before long, they were filled with 18 ...

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Valkyries’ coach gets real about Kelsey Plum’s stunning Sparks debut

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase reacted to Kelsey Plum's debut with the Sparks, a star she coached during her time with the Aces.

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The Valkyries bring WNBA basketball to the Bay Area in their franchise debut

The environment produced by a sellout crowd of 18,064 fans at the 84-67 loss to the Sparks was everything the Valkyries hoped ...

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Natalie Nakase was built for leading expansion Golden State Valkyries

Advertisement For Natalie Nakase, a head nod is everything. When it came from her father, Gary, it was packed with the ...

Nakase absorbs all parts of the Valkyries’ very big day

Golden State's 17-point loss is beside the point for a sellout opening-night crowd, but not for Coach Nakase, who knows her team has work to do.

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Golden State Valkyries vs LA Sparks: Starting 5, Injury Report & Prediction as Natalie Nakase Looks To Make a Strong WNBA Debut

We’re making history! The post Golden State Valkyries vs LA Sparks: Starting 5, Injury Report & Prediction as Natalie Nakase ...

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