"We Have a Lot to Get Better At" — Nakase Stays Critical After the Valkyries' 8th Straight Win

Eight straight wins. And Coach Nakase still isn't satisfied — not even close.
Fresh off the Valkyries' 8th consecutive win to close out a grueling road trip, Natalie Nakase walks into the press conference and immediately goes straight to what needs to get better. Seventeen turnovers. Defensive game plan not followed in the first two quarters. Slow starts becoming a trend. She's not here to celebrate a streak — she's here to get this team ready for what's ahead.
But in between the accountability, Nakase pulls back the curtain on what's really driving this group. You can't inject unselfishness. You can't coach high character. The Valkyries have it because that's who they are — and the front office found them. She talks about a road trip that brought this team closer together, players taking care of their bodies and minds on their own time, and a roster where everyone is genuinely happier for their teammates' success than their own.
This is the culture. This is why eight straight feels like just the beginning.
🏀 Golden State Valkyries vs. Indiana Fever | 2026 WNBA Season
🎙️ Head Coach: Natalie Nakase

00:00 – 17 Turnovers & What Still Needs to Get Better
01:30 – What the Road Trip Built Beyond the Wins
03:00 – Staying Composed When Indiana Punched Back
04:30 – "I Can't Inject High Character" — The Roster's DNA
06:00 – Tip's Composure, Meditation & Mental Preparation
07:00 – Teaching Through the Wins & Preparing for the Playoffs