FROM THE Coaches Corner
Experience
1996 - 2012: Director of 808 Volleyball Club, Kupu Aʻe Scholars & Maoli Digital Educational Solutions,
Waimānalo, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Player, Administrator, and Coach for 808 Volleyball Club Adults and 808 Tehine Jrs.
Waimānalo, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Player, Administrator, and Coach for 808 Volleyball Club Adults and 808 Tehine Jrs.
2010-2011: Assistant Coach for Hi Intensity 12U team
Assisted the head coach and staff to train, lead practices, and run the team towards several tournament 1st seed places, a 1st place 12U championship win, and the fundamental establishment of this crown jewel team at the 2011 Annual Haili Mens Tournament.
Assisted the head coach and staff to train, lead practices, and run the team towards several tournament 1st seed places, a 1st place 12U championship win, and the fundamental establishment of this crown jewel team at the 2011 Annual Haili Mens Tournament.
2009-2011: Windward PAL 12U Head Coach & Board Member
Took random brand new 10 & 11 year olds and by end of the season the team was undefeated with a perfect season with average scores of 25-5. All players from this Tehine PAL team moved directly into Club or High School competitive teams at their respective venues. Good job Tehine.. I'll be watching for your successes in the years to come!
Took random brand new 10 & 11 year olds and by end of the season the team was undefeated with a perfect season with average scores of 25-5. All players from this Tehine PAL team moved directly into Club or High School competitive teams at their respective venues. Good job Tehine.. I'll be watching for your successes in the years to come!
2005-2008: Head Coach, Kalāheo High School Girls Volleyball Program
2005-2006 Season - Again partnered with coaching team of Shane Akana and Stahl Allen to take lead of both JV and Varsity teams to a prior season of 5-6 with 12 seniors who graduated the prior year, no returning starters, and an OIA standing of 5th place in the East. Ended the season to win the OIA Division II Title for the 2006 School Year and 2006 Coach of the Year. Finished the season with an 11-4 record, a State tournament berth, and the only Girls Volleyball Championship banner in the Kalāheo High School history.
2005-2006 Season - Again partnered with coaching team of Shane Akana and Stahl Allen to take lead of both JV and Varsity teams to a prior season of 5-6 with 12 seniors who graduated the prior year, no returning starters, and an OIA standing of 5th place in the East. Ended the season to win the OIA Division II Title for the 2006 School Year and 2006 Coach of the Year. Finished the season with an 11-4 record, a State tournament berth, and the only Girls Volleyball Championship banner in the Kalāheo High School history.
2004-2005: Assistant Coach, Kailua High School Mens Varsity Volleyball Program
Coaching staff lead by Shane Akana and including Stahl Allen took lead of remaining 4 boys and no returning starters of a High School Mens Varsity Volleyball Program from the prior season of 1 wins and 13 losses in the OIA Div II. Ended the season at Top 4 in the OIA Div II with 9 of 10 players returning the next season.
Coaching staff lead by Shane Akana and including Stahl Allen took lead of remaining 4 boys and no returning starters of a High School Mens Varsity Volleyball Program from the prior season of 1 wins and 13 losses in the OIA Div II. Ended the season at Top 4 in the OIA Div II with 9 of 10 players returning the next season.
Other manaʻo...
Before holding any official coaching positions, Coach Hoku helped at the Palama Gym under her father-in-law, husband, and her own old school coach to learn the game, play the game, and eventually coach the skills and system of the game to help at-risk kids learn sports and leadership. Coach Hoku is currently married, lives in Waimanalo, loves the beach, music, and lots of family time. She has 1 daughter who also plays competitive club volleyball. Coach Hoku loves the sport as well as helping kids and adults to use the sport as a jumping point to their next goal and long term success as adults through higher training or education. She has been playing and coaching in USAV for several years beginning in the 90's, with coaching accolades on all levels from PAL 10U to PAL 18U to OIA HIgh school Volleyball. Coach Hoku graduated from Kamehameha Kapālama and holds a Masters in Education, currently working as an educator for at-risk youth in the DOE.
Coach Hoku co-lead the 808 Athletics programs as Director, developed the curriculum for and continues to lead & implement the Guidance, Leadership, and Advising program that is 808 Kupu A'e Scholars which commits to assisting Hawaii youth to achieve successful Post-High School Education entrance, funding, and preparedness for a succesful Post High School experience via 3 initiatives: sports, academics, and financial readiness for student clients and their families. Coach Hoku continues to actively volunteer for many grassroots non-profit organizations and causes in the Hawaiian, Windward, and Waimanalo Communities.
Before holding any official coaching positions, Coach Hoku helped at the Palama Gym under her father-in-law, husband, and her own old school coach to learn the game, play the game, and eventually coach the skills and system of the game to help at-risk kids learn sports and leadership. Coach Hoku is currently married, lives in Waimanalo, loves the beach, music, and lots of family time. She has 1 daughter who also plays competitive club volleyball. Coach Hoku loves the sport as well as helping kids and adults to use the sport as a jumping point to their next goal and long term success as adults through higher training or education. She has been playing and coaching in USAV for several years beginning in the 90's, with coaching accolades on all levels from PAL 10U to PAL 18U to OIA HIgh school Volleyball. Coach Hoku graduated from Kamehameha Kapālama and holds a Masters in Education, currently working as an educator for at-risk youth in the DOE.
Coach Hoku co-lead the 808 Athletics programs as Director, developed the curriculum for and continues to lead & implement the Guidance, Leadership, and Advising program that is 808 Kupu A'e Scholars which commits to assisting Hawaii youth to achieve successful Post-High School Education entrance, funding, and preparedness for a succesful Post High School experience via 3 initiatives: sports, academics, and financial readiness for student clients and their families. Coach Hoku continues to actively volunteer for many grassroots non-profit organizations and causes in the Hawaiian, Windward, and Waimanalo Communities.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY:
Work hard, play hard.. the attitude will affect the experience and its all about CHANGING the way we think!
Excel. Learn. Grow.: Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu! Strive for the highest peak!
Each player has potential to find a position, purpose & fill a function to the success of the whole team, now and later.
Learn to navigate team dynamics, leadership, and choices in a fun, competitive atmosphere.
Fun Fundamentals: Mai Makaʻu I Ka Hana! Don't be afraid of hardwork!
Through player AND team commitment to multiple, high pressure repetition in
Play the Game to be Competitive
Student Athlete development and success is measurable by the successful application of the following skills while in a fun, competitive, team atmosphere
Travel to expand our horizons!
Strong family, cultural grounding, personal and spiritual identity, and educational exchange with other teams while learning and experiencing the cultural diversity of the people and places that we visit to always be seeking ways to connect, serve, and improve our skills to the next level!
Excel. Learn. Grow.: Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu! Strive for the highest peak!
Each player has potential to find a position, purpose & fill a function to the success of the whole team, now and later.
Learn to navigate team dynamics, leadership, and choices in a fun, competitive atmosphere.
Fun Fundamentals: Mai Makaʻu I Ka Hana! Don't be afraid of hardwork!
Through player AND team commitment to multiple, high pressure repetition in
- good form,
- good effort on ball control,
- internalizing knowledge to heighten game I.Q.,
- and good team work and leadership skills training
Play the Game to be Competitive
Student Athlete development and success is measurable by the successful application of the following skills while in a fun, competitive, team atmosphere
- take personal, constructive responsibility for the things we are tasked to do
- condition for mental and physical strength
- problem and system identification
- team problem solving
- coping, maintaining, and strategizing for gain within high pressure competitive settings
- constant striving for improvement on skills for the next level and other opportunities
Travel to expand our horizons!
Strong family, cultural grounding, personal and spiritual identity, and educational exchange with other teams while learning and experiencing the cultural diversity of the people and places that we visit to always be seeking ways to connect, serve, and improve our skills to the next level!