"I Have to Be Better" — Coach Nakase Takes It All on Herself After the Valkyries' Streak Ends

Nine straight wins. Then a loss. And Coach Nakase took it head-on.

Hear from Head Coach Natalie Nakase after our loss to the Washington Mystics as she reflects on the decisions she wishes she had back, the adjustments that didn't happen out of timeouts, and why accountability starts with her.

Coach also shares how she's managing the demands of a long season, why she reached out to her mentors before tip-off, and what this team will focus on heading into the All-Star break.

This group earned the chance to recharge. Fresh bodies. Fresh minds. Gabby heads to Chicago for All-Star Weekend, and we'll be ready when the second half begins in Phoenix.

🏀 Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics | 2026 WNBA Season
🎙️ Head Coach: Natalie Nakase

00:00 – Up Nine With 4 Minutes Left — What Went Wrong
01:30 – "I Have to Be Better" — Nakase Takes Full Accountability
03:00 – Kaitlyn Chen's Career-High 20 & What Makes Her Special
05:00 – Nakase on Her Own Rest, Recovery & Leaning on Mentors
06:30 – First Half Takeaways & Sending the Team Into the All-Star Break