A L O H A !
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“ 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
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“ 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
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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!
Thanks for visiting today!
What local thing,
or person,
are YOU
proud to share today?
Tell us in comments!
fondly, cloudia
23 comments:
Loved the positive strokes in the images and quotes too!
Namaste /\ from Mumbai
Aloha!!
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
Good images Cloudia....wish you a nice day.
Greetings, Joop
Beautiful thoughts and images. Have a nice day, Cloudia!
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.
Love your team pride Cloudia.
Gorgeous rainbow pic too !
thank you Cloudia for the lovely images and words and congratulations to Coach Shoji! and all those fortunate to be involved.
Thank you cloudia for the inspiration.
(i love that little girl and her cheeks.) :)
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.
Without Title 9 and great coaches women's sports would not have progressed to the point they are today.
beautiful images and lovely words to inspire!!
http://www.myunfinishedlife.com
Beautiful photos and post.
Happy Sunday.
Jolly Happy Joy JOY!
You wouldn't believe how happy this comment party makes me:-) .
Thanks each of YOU
There are so many people to be proud of and that's one of the best things of all!
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.
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.
How cool is that! Great news.
You brought back fond memories cheering on the Bows! We once saw him at a movie theatre and were star-struck:)
Lovely post, Cloudia.
Thanks pals
NIce Venus quote...self-belief does go a long way :)
Duncan In Kuantan
Go coach Shoji , sounds like he's doing a wonderful job!
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