![]() ![]() The kids who attended the clinic worked real hard and it was my honor to come out to the Pearl City area to work with these kids. Coach Agena said, ‘Do you know who your dad is’ I said, he. "We plan to continue to support Momilani Elementary school, their principal Doreen Higa, and the Hui's Mission to build positive relationships between the parents, teachers, and students. The first time I heard about him was from Dennis Agena when I started going to his clinics. This event marked Coach Dennis Agena's first clinic at Pearl City High School Gym. ![]() These are some of the qualities we wish to pass on to the kids who were at the clinic." Coach Agena has taught us hard-work, integrity, humility, and accountability. University of Hawaii Wahine Basketball player Shawna Kuehu said, "As an athlete, it is our responsibility to mentor and tutor the next generation of athletes. I was once in their shoes attending basketball camps and getting influenced by older athletes at the time. "It feels good to be able to give back to the younger kids and help influence them to play basketball or any type of sport later in life. We wish we could have worked with them over a period of 3 days."Ĭurrent University of Hawaii football and basketball player Jeremiah Ostrowski recalls being in this exact situation years ago. It's too bad we only got to work with them for such a short while. Their enthusiasm for learning was superb! We were able to accomplish a lot in only 3 hours. OFF THE COURT Born Christine Takara (TALK-CAR-a) on March 21, 1987 in Honolulu as the daughter of John and Liane Takara. Helped Kalakaua win an And 1 tournament championship in Las Vegas, where she was voted an all-tournament player. "This was such a great opportunity to work with different kids from all over the island who are passionate about trying to improve their fundamentals in basketball. Also played for the Kalakaua Club team, coached by Dennis Agena. Attendees had an opportunity to work on many different skills ranging from passing, shot form, footwork, to dribbling.Ĭoach Taylor gave his feelings on the event. Other camp coaches on hand were Jeremiah Ostrowski (University of Hawaii), Shawna Kuehu (University of Hawaii) Kainoa Chu (Iolani School) Kekoa Taliaferro (Punahou Girl's Coach) Alan Lum (Former Punahou Boy's Coach) Greg Tacon (Moanalua Boy's Coach).įor many of these kids, this was their first chance to work with basketball legend Dennis Agena. On Saturday May 21, 2011, Momilani Elementary School's PTSO (Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) held its First Annual Hui O Momilani Basketball Clinic at Pearl City High School Gym.Ĭoach Dennis Agena of Kalakaua Basketball & Coach Mike Taylor of Punahou School led the event. ![]()
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