Valkyries Practice| Janelle Salaün, Kaila Charles, Natalie Nakase| Full Interviews 5.16.2026 [ZNxdLA5yEgu]
Golden State Valkyries coach and players conduct interviews at their Sephora Performance Center practice facility on Saturday, 5.16.2026. Janelle Salaün, Kaila Charles and Head Coach Natalie Nakase. Videos courtesy of the Golden State Valkyries. #wnba #goldenstatevalkyries Natalie Nakase Head Coach 00:06 – Injury Updates on Tip & Ceci 00:33 – Evaluating the Team’s Offensive Pace 01:18 – Adjusting Without Veronica Burton at Practice 01:55 – Using the Long Break as a Second Training Camp 02:36 – Veronica Burton’s Value to the Team 03:09 – Kai’s Offensive Growth & Three-Level Scoring 03:55 – Janelle’s Vocal Leadership & Confidence 04:39 – Media vs Coaches Scrimmage Fun 05:38 – When Natalie Uses Full-Court Pressure 06:14 – Coaching Staff Performances in the Scrimmage Janelle Salaün 07:32 – Early Season Growth & Learning Process 08:11 – Veronica Burton’s Leadership Growth 08:30 – Playing with Gabby Williams Again Kaila Charles 09:37 – Offensive Chemistry & Defensive Identity 10:21 – Gratitude for Returning to the Valkyries 11:57 – What Makes Veronica Burton Special 12:57 – Veronica’s Leadership & Communication Style