Exclusive Interview: Inside the Unrivaled Championship with Coach Nola Henry & Rose Club
Today on The Post Up, I’m bringing you an exclusive interview with Coach Nola Henry, Head Coach of the Unrivaled Championship Rose Club.
We break down what it took to build a winning culture in a brand-new league, how Rose Club handled the pressure of the Unrivaled season, and why adaptability, trust, and leadership were the real keys to their championship run.
Coach Henry shares behind-the-scenes insight on player buy-in, coaching at the highest level of women’s basketball, and what truly separated Rose Club from the rest of the league. If you want elite coaching perspective, women’s basketball innovation, and championship-level leadership, this exclusive interview delivers.
0:00 Intro: The Post Up opening
0:16 Welcome back + setting up the guest
0:38 Coach Nola Henry joins the show
1:27 Her coaching journey: Intern → equipment manager → real coaching reps
2:43 Unrivaled championship win (Year 1) + quick context
3:28 Adjusting across roles + working with elite talent (Rickea, Paige)
4:56 Rose Club culture: “war of attrition” + gelling from scratch
8:02 Respect, humility, and “every petal makes the rose”
11:42 No blueprint in Year 1: being intentional + staying present
12:16 Fast 3v3 pace: why you can’t harp on mistakes
15:13 Life + basketball lessons: mindset, leadership, adversity
16:57 Blocking out outside noise as a head coach
17:55 Why Unrivaled caught on: player experience + resources
19:48 3v3 development: point-of-attack reps + isolation growth
23:55 1-on-1 emphasis: drills, iron sharpens iron, tournament energy
25:59 Shoutout to Azuráe Stevens + what fans miss about her game
26:50 Player who will shock fans: Shakira Austin + why she’s ready
29:57 2026 goals: repeat standard + “stay together” as the real goal
32:10 Personal leadership goal: lead well, serve well + closing thoughts
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