Personal Statement
Aloha kakahiaka!
My name is Kauanoeikekailoa Yuichi Akaka. I am an 18 year old senior homeschooled at pacific ohana academy. I have been playing lacrosse since the 6th grade and my dream has always been to play at the collegiate level. Hawaii's lacrosse program is small compared to the mainland but I have had the pleasure of growing Hawaii high school lacrosse community.
I initiated a lacrosse program at Saint Louis school, working with the directors of Ayla (aloha youth lacrosse association), the athletic director, and the head of school of Saint Louis to implement another club team. we currently have 5 high school club teams throughout the state.
last year I tore my ACL at a tournament in bend, Oregon which prevented me from playing my whole junior season, however, it did not keep me away from lacrosse. my coaches gave the opportunity to be an assistant coach where I gained lacrosse IQ and knowledge and was still a part of the team.
