Ainsley Keawekane would have been just as happy to focus solely on his club volleyball team, Hoopa Hawaii, using it as a feeder program for high schools. But when Karissa Komo asked him to help start a program at Makua Lani in 2012, he couldn’t resist.
During a winless season with the Lions, Keawekane had to teach the basics, starting with how to hit the ball over the net.
“My personal goal is not about winning,” Keawekane said of his philosophy. “When the kids leave the program, I want them to be solid citizens.”
He’s been able to excel at both endeavors since taking the helm at Konawaena.