Nahokulani Silva '24 Recruiting Profile

I aspire to continue playing the sports I love, putting my time and effort into it. At the same time, following my passion for helping people in need. Unlike most, I've started pretty late in the game in the sports I've played, such as judo and wrestling, I was committed to learning the rules, and techniques of how to play, wearing the attire, and putting myself through ruthless conditioning that to most would have likely quit if not for them being experienced players at a young age. I give it my hundred percent when practicing and playing at tournaments, never being dismissive of doing extra walls, push-ups, or any other workouts my coaches would give me, staying late every day to practice more on my technique, and win or lose always being humble and grateful towards my opponent when I play them. To me, I never played these sports for the fame, money you could earn, or for the titles you could win. I've always played for the same reason I continue playing it today, to have fun and enjoy the memories I make with my team.