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 opening0:16 Welcome back + setting up the guest0:38 Coach Nola Henry joins the show1:27 Her coaching journey: Intern → equipment manager → real coaching reps2:43 Unrivaled championship win (Year 1) + quick context3:28 Adjusting across roles + working with elite talent (Rickea, Paige)4:56 Rose Club culture: “war of attrition” + gelling from scratch8:02 Respect, humility, and “every petal makes the rose”11:42 No blueprint in Year 1: being intentional + staying present12:16 Fast 3v3 pace: why you can’t harp on mistakes15:13 Life + basketball lessons: mindset, leadership, adversity16:57 Blocking out outside noise as a head coach17:55 Why Unrivaled caught on: player experience + resources19:48 3v3 development: point-of-attack reps + isolation growth23:55 1-on-1 emphasis: drills, iron sharpens iron, tournament energy25:59 Shoutout to Azuráe Stevens + what fans miss about her game26:50 Player who will shock fans: Shakira Austin + why she’s ready29:57 2026 goals: repeat standard + “stay together” as the real goal32:10 Personal leadership goal: lead well, serve well + closing thoughts 🚨 SUBSCRIBE for more real sports talk! 🚨 Brought to you exclusively by The Revolt Podcast Network 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://www.pod.link/1731747072 🎥 Full Video Episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@djtriceytrice?sub_confirmation=1 💥 Support My Show on Patreon: https://bit.ly/ThePostUpPatreon 📰 Subscribe to My Newsletter: https://bit.ly/PostUpNewsletter 🛍️ Shop My PodMerch: https://shoppodmerch.square.site/ 📱 Follow Me On Socials: TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@djtriceytrice Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/DJTriceyTrice Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DJTriceyTrice Tags: nola henry,exclusive interview,unrivaled basketball,rose club,unrivaled championship,womens basketball,wnba coach,wnba coaching,women coaches,basketball leadership,3 on 3 basketball,player development,shakira austin,azurae stevens,women in sports,basketball podcast,sports commentary,the post up,dj tricey trice,revolt podcast network,unrivaled league,wnba offseason,basketball culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices