UH Hilo coaching staff holds free keiki basketball clinic
KAPA'A, Hawai'i (KHON2) — Is your keiki interested in or taking an interest in basketball? You might want to check out these free clinics to help them with their skills.
Coaches from the University of Hawaii at Hilo's men's basketball team are gearing up to teach keiki statewide the fundamental skills and drills of basketball.
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The Vulcans will start their five-day journey on May 17 on the Big Island before heading to Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu and Kauai.
The best part: it's free of charge!
We are excited to touch down and connect with the youth basketball community across the state next week. Basketball has been a tool for positive living here in the islands for several generations and it is our turn to pay it forward and do what we can to help grow the game. As it turns to summer, we think the timing is right to help them kick off summer with words of encouragement and habits to incorporate in their daily lives.
Kaniela Aiona, sixth-year Vulcans head coachRegistration is open to keiki in grades five through eight, but don't wait — officials said registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and there are limited sign ups available.
Parents can contact the following to sign up and receive more information:
Saturday, May 17: Kealakekua, Big Island
Clinic runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Dawnyelle Awa at dawnyelle.awa@k12.hi.us
Sunday, May 18: Kahului, Maui
Clinic runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Maiki Tihada at hoopheads@hoopheadsacademy.org
Monday, May 19: Kaunakakai, Molokai
Clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact: Melveena Starkey at melveena.starkey@mauicounty.gov
Tuesday, May 20: Lanai City, Lanai
Clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Contact: MaryLou Kaukeano at mkaukeano@pulamalanai.com
Wednesday, May 21: Honolulu, Oahu
Clinic runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Ryan Hogue at rhogue@sacredhearts.org
Thursday, May 22: Kapaa, Kauai
Clinic runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: James Kealalio at jkealalio@kauai.gov
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Each participant is asked to bring a basketball that suits their skill level, a water bottle, athletic clothing and athletic shoes.
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UH Hilo coaching staff holds free keiki basketball clinic
KAPA'A, Hawai'i (KHON2) — Is your keiki interested in or taking an interest in basketball? You might want to check out these free clinics to help them with their skills. Coaches from the University of Hawaii at Hilo's men's basketball team are gearing up to teach keiki statewide the fundamental skills and drills of basketball. HHSAA Girls Water Polo: Punahou wins State Title The Vulcans will start their five-day journey on May 17 on the Big Island before heading to Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu and Kauai. The best part: it's free of charge! We are excited to touch down and connect with the youth basketball community across the state next week. Basketball has been a tool for positive living here in the islands for several generations and it is our turn to pay it forward and do what we can to help grow the game. As it turns to summer, we think the timing is right to help them kick off summer with words of encouragement and habits to incorporate in their daily lives. Kaniela Aiona, sixth-year Vulcans head coachRegistration is open to keiki in grades five through eight, but don't wait — officials said registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and there are limited sign ups available. Parents can contact the following to sign up and receive more information: Saturday, May 17: Kealakekua, Big Island Clinic runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Dawnyelle Awa at Sunday, May 18: Kahului, Maui Clinic runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Maiki Tihada at hoopheads@ Monday, May 19: Kaunakakai, Molokai Clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: Melveena Starkey at Tuesday, May 20: Lanai City, Lanai Clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact: MaryLou Kaukeano at mkaukeano@ Wednesday, May 21: Honolulu, Oahu Clinic runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Ryan Hogue at rhogue@ Thursday, May 22: Kapaa, Kauai Clinic runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: James Kealalio at jkealalio@ Check out more news from around Hawaii Each participant is asked to bring a basketball that suits their skill level, a water bottle, athletic clothing and athletic shoes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
