University of Hawaii

Makana Meyer

“A player's coach, awesome work ethic, and passion for the game, a fun coach makes you love playing football, and a great coach at teaching the skills needed to perform at a high level. great knowledge of the game.”

Chapman University

Harrison Donato

Coach Makana is not only a great coach but a great role model too. His passion for each individual matches his passion for the game. I owe a lot of my success to him and he’s someone I strive to be.

Eastern Oregon University

Zion "Ziggy" Vea

“Coach Makana’s dedication, patience, and passion for my training made all the difference. He knows how to push athletes to reach their full potential while always being supportive and encouraging. Whether it’s skill development, confidence-building, or just making training enjoyable, Coach Makana does it all.”

Idaho State University

Ke'oa Kauhi

“Coach Makana instilled a mindset of Grit and resilience that I still carry with me a decade later. He coached me up on the fundamentals of playing linebacker and developed a solid base of skills and mental toughness for our (linebacker) room. “Poi Dawgz”. I will always be grateful for the impact he left on us.“

Linfield

Joseph Higuchi

“Coach Makana, a great coach with amazing work ethic, knowledge and teaches life lessons. Installing a foundation of discipline, fun, and love for training.”

NVIIIVE Athlete since 2017

Kris Kono

“When I turned 50, I weighed 350 pounds and had never worked out. Makana helped me lose 135 pounds in a year — but more than that, he taught me how to train like an athlete. I gained strength, endurance, and a completely new lifestyle. I’m forever grateful.”