Natalie Nakase

Natalie Nakase

Keynote Speaker: Head Coach of the Golden State Valkyries of the WNBA

Natalie Nakase Biography

Natalie Nakase is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). After retiring as a player, Nakase was a head coach for both men's and women's professional teams. She was later an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). She then won two WNBA championships as an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces in 2022 and 2023.

Nakase grew up in Orange County, California, where she was honored as the county's high school player of the year. She played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, receiving honorable mention as an all-conference player in the Pacific-10 in 2002. A third-generation Japanese-American, she became the first Asian American to play in the National Women's Basketball League (NWBL). She also played in Germany before suffering a knee injury and retiring as a player. Nakase went into coaching, and served as a head coach of a women's team in Germany before becoming the first female head coach in Japan's top pro men's league. Nakase returned to the United States, joining the Clippers of the NBA as a video intern in 2012. She became an assistant coach to their NBA G League development team, Agua Caliente, in 2017. She became an NBA assistant for the Clippers in 2018, and joined the WNBA's Aces in 2022, when she became the first Asian American coach to win an WNBA title.

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Natalie Nakase Videos

Natalie Nakase on WNBA Expansion, Clark vs. Reese, Breaking Barriers
Golden State Valkyries Press Conference: Head Coach Natalie Nakase

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How much does it cost to book Natalie Nakase for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Natalie Nakase, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Natalie Nakase are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Natalie Nakase, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Natalie Nakase speak about?

Natalie Nakase is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, Sports Coaching, Basketball, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment and Asian & Pacific Heritage.

Where does Natalie Nakase travel from?

Natalie Nakase generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Natalie Nakase?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Natalie Nakase for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Natalie Nakase for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Natalie Nakase or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Natalie Nakase is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Sports Motivation and Sports Coaching. The estimated speaking fee range to book Natalie Nakase for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Natalie Nakase generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Becky Hammon, Ann Meyers Drysdale and Yolett McPhee-McCuin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Natalie Nakase for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/02/2026.

Natalie Nakase Videos

Natalie Nakase on WNBA Expansion, Clark vs. Reese, Breaking Barriers
Golden State Valkyries Press Conference: Head Coach Natalie Nakase
  • How do I book Natalie Nakase to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Natalie Nakase for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Natalie Nakase, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Natalie Nakase or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Natalie Nakase for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Natalie Nakase, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Natalie Nakase are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Natalie Nakase, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Natalie Nakase speak about?

    Natalie Nakase is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, Sports Coaching, Basketball, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment and Asian & Pacific Heritage.
  • Where does Natalie Nakase travel from?

    Natalie Nakase generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Natalie Nakase?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Natalie Nakase for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Natalie Nakase for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Natalie Nakase or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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