Coaching Confessions

Monica grew up in Waller, Texas and fell in love with volleyball at an early age. She played competitively for over 12 years in middle school, high school, and college. She won a National Championship at the Navarro Junior College and continued her playing career at Texas Women’s University. Listen as she talks about her struggles and triumphs as she navigated her way through women’s sports. Monica will share her stories and will give advice to younger athletes that are trying to find there way.

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4x Hawaii State Wrestling Champion, 2x Fargo National Champion, NAIA National Champion, 5x NAIA All-American, Member of the Cadet World Team, and has aspirations to become a member of the 2027 National Team. Listen to her journey that took her from the small island of Oahu to traveling the world and making a name for herself in the world of collegiate wrestling. She has an inspirational story that goes through her career along with her highs, lows and struggles in the world of wrestling. Her career has been nothing short of legendary so you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Kelani Corbett - 4x Hawaii State Wrestling Champion, 2x Fargo National Champion, NAIA National Champion, 5x NAIA All-American, Member of the Cadet World Team, and has aspirations to become a member of the 2027 National Team. Listen to her journey that took her from the small island of Oahu to traveling the world and making a name for herself in the world of collegiate wrestling. She has an inspirational story that goes through her career along with her highs, lows and struggles in the world of wrestling. Her career has been nothing short of legendary so you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Keawe grew up on the island of Oahu, Hawaii and went to University Laboratory School, a small private school where he excelled in basketball and football. Hear about his journey from high school to college at George Fox University where he was a stand-out in football, and his transition into coaching later in his athletic career. Listen to the ups and downs of his college career and his advice to anyone that wants to get into college coaching.

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Rob Araki - former teacher, coach, and athletic director for over 25 years in Hawaii. He grew up in South Carolina where he attended the Bob Jones Academy where he learned the value of hard work. Hear how his determination turned a one-way ticket to Hawaii into a job opportunity and how he made the most of his passion to help others.   Now, a pastor, he brings his message in a unique way by mentoring young adults interested in teaching and coaching along with playing a pivotal role in Hawaii athletics and gives back to the children of Oahu by refereeing basketball and other sports on the island. He has a great and inspirational story that I know you will love.

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Rob Araki - a former teacher, coach, and athletic director for over 25 years in Hawaii. He grew up in South Carolina where he attended the Bob Jones Academy where he learned the value of hard work. Hear how his determination turned a one way ticket to Hawaii into a job opportunity and how he made the most of his passion to help others.   Now, a pastor, he brings his message in a unique way by mentoring young adults interested in teaching and coaching along with playing a pivotal role in Hawaii athletics and gives back to the children of Oahu by refereeing basketball and other sports on the island. He has a great and inspirational story that I know you will love.

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Nick Junior - Listen to his story about growing up in Texas, his time as a high school and college QB, 2 time state champion baseball player, and his rise in the Texas ranks as a football and baseball coach.

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A teacher, coach, and principal in education for over 30 years. Listen to her story and hear her insight into running a successful school and athletic program. Paula also happens to be my sister and a big motivator in my career. I sit down and talk with her as we finish Season 1.

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One of the most well-known girls high school basketball coaches in the state of Texas with over 700 wins, 3 state championships, and ten state tournament appearances. In 1995 she was the National Federation of Coaches, “Coach of the Year” and Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, “Coach of the Year” in 1982, 1986, and 1991. Also named U.I.L. “Top 100 Coaches over the Century” in 1998 and inducted into the Texas Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1999. Hear her amazing story and her philosophy on coaching and on life.

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