Sunday, September 8, 2013

Coach Shoji

A  L  O  H  A !
 “ Some people say 
I have attitude- 
maybe I do…
but I think you have to. 
You have to believe in yourself 
when no one else does
 – that makes you 
a winner right there.” 

 Venus Williams









“ Girls playing sports

 is not about winning

 gold medals.

 It’s about self-esteem, 

learning to compete 

and learning how hard 

you have to work

 in order to achieve

 your goals. ” 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 
Three-time Olympic gold medalist








In 1981,

 Dave Shoji became 

the first full-time coach

 of the University of Hawaii's

 women's volleyball program:

 Our beloved Rainbow Wahine.












 What an amazing ride it's been!

On friday night Coach Shoji

 achieved 

his 1,107th career win

 - an all time 

NCAA Division 1 record!

And Dave's not done yet.

So congrats to a person

 that causes all Hawaii to smile.

Thanks to all the memorable players

 for all the thrills

and championships over the years.

GO BOWS!



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or person,
are YOU
proud to share today?

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                         fondly, cloudia


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23 comments:

  1. magiceyeSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Loved the positive strokes in the images and quotes too!

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  2. Brian MillerSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    def congrats to coach...special things happen when a coach sticks around like that and really builds into a program a legacy...

    aloha from va

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  3. Joop ZandSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Good images Cloudia....wish you a nice day.

    Greetings, Joop

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  4. DuckbuttSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful thoughts and images. Have a nice day, Cloudia!

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  5. AdamSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    women certainly face social barriers when it comes to sports. You won't find many schools that even female football players even if they're stronger than half the team put together.

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  6. WillowSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Love your team pride Cloudia.
    Gorgeous rainbow pic too !

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  7. Green MonkeySeptember 8, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    thank you Cloudia for the lovely images and words and congratulations to Coach Shoji! and all those fortunate to be involved.

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  8. eViL pOp TaRtSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Thank you cloudia for the inspiration.

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  9. TexWisGirlSeptember 8, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    (i love that little girl and her cheeks.) :)

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  10. Charles GramlichSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I do think that sports, particularly team sports, can teach some important things to kids. The coach makes a huge difference in that, in the teaching of good stuff instead of bad.

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  11. Rosaria WilliamsSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Without Title 9 and great coaches women's sports would not have progressed to the point they are today.

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  12. My Unfinished LifeSeptember 8, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    beautiful images and lovely words to inspire!!

    http://www.myunfinishedlife.com

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  13. rupam sarmaSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful photos and post.
    Happy Sunday.

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  14. CloudiaSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Jolly Happy Joy JOY!

    You wouldn't believe how happy this comment party makes me:-) .

    Thanks each of YOU

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  15. Jenny WoolfSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    There are so many people to be proud of and that's one of the best things of all!

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  16. KaySeptember 8, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I saw this on the news. I'm not a big sports fan, but he really looks like a modest, effective coach. We're lucky to have him. Have a great Sunday, Cloudia.

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  17. Elephant's ChildSeptember 8, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Go the Rainbows - literal and metaphorical.
    Here in my city we have an elderly woman who for the last decade (at least) has been making HUGE pots of home-made soup and driving around to ensure that the needy have access to a hot and healthy meal. With some love added - to the pot and the delivery. She is most definitely one of my heroes.

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  18. SandyCarlsonSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    How cool is that! Great news.

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  19. LONDONLULUSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    You brought back fond memories cheering on the Bows! We once saw him at a movie theatre and were star-struck:)

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  20. LindaSeptember 8, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Lovely post, Cloudia.

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  21. CloudiaSeptember 9, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Thanks pals

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  22. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerSeptember 9, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    NIce Venus quote...self-belief does go a long way :)

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  23. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 9, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Go coach Shoji , sounds like he's doing a wonderful job!

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