# Natalie Nakase’s maverick coaching leads Valkyries to WNBA glory

Natalie Nakase, known for her unconventional approach, coached the Valkyries to WNBA glory. The Guardian Sport profile examines how her leadership and the team’s “unbreakable love” helped drive their success. The achievement marks a major milestone for the Valkyries and adds to Nakase’s rise as a pioneering coach.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/01/natalie-nakase-golden-state-valkyries-wnba-championship-culture) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:10:48 GMT