OAKLAND, Calif. - Former San Francisco State women's basketball player Sidney Dobner was named to the coaching staff of the Golden State Valkyries. Heading into the Valkyries inaugural season, Dobner was named Head Video Coordinator/Coach Development.
Dobner brings six years of NBA and G League coaching experience to the Valkyries, most recently as the assistant coach and offensive coordinator for the G League Stockton Kings during the 2024-25 season. She joined the Milwaukee Bucks organization as a basketball operations intern in 2019 and was part of the staff during Milwaukee's 2021 NBA Championship while serving as a player development and video assistant. Dobner then worked her way up to assistant coach in 2023, becoming the first female assistant coach in Bucks history. She played collegiately at San Francisco State University and played professionally for the FGS Royal Eagles in the Netherlands.
"Sidney is the heart of our coaching staff," said Head Coach Natalie Nakase. "Her NBA championship experience has shown her exactly what impacts winning at the highest level. What truly distinguishes Sidney is how her care factor extends beyond basketball—she ensures everyone feels supported both on and off the court."
The Valkyries kick off their season on May 16 and host the Los Angeles Sparks.
