Natalie Nakase's high-energy, hands-on coaching has guided Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals

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1. ABC 7 San Francisco

   Natalie Nakase's high-energy, hands-on coaching has guided Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   "I'm always going to be a fighter." Natalie Nakase has earned the trust of her players with a hands-on approach that goes well beyond basketball, and now the Golden State Valkyries are playing for a championship in Year 2 ready to face the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals.

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