Natalie Nakase
Natalie Nakase is the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA and the reigning WNBA Coach of The Year. A third-generation Japanese-American, Nakase made history as the first Asian American to play in the National Women's Basketball League (NWBL). Known for her advocacy for inclusivity and belonging in sports, she has publicly defended the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports, emphasizing the importance of allowing everyone to express their authentic selves. Her recent remarks come amid a national debate on the topic, positioning her as a prominent voice in the ongoing culture war surrounding women's sports.
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Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase appeared to support the inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports.
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Natalie Nakase is the Valkyries coach who supports men in women’s sports.
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Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase declined to back protecting women's sports at pre-game press conference this past weekend.
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Natalie Nakase defends trans athletes in women's sports as culture war engulfs WNBA.
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