Coach’s Corner
The Hawaii LifeSmarts Program have worked with some outstanding coaches over the years. It is with the commitment of these educators that have made an impact with Hawaii’s Youth.
“Lifesmarts is the kind of program that teaches students consumer knowledge that they don’t get in the classroom. In a way it is common sense for life, but most of these students have never had a job, owned a house or apartment, had an insurance policy or a credit card. Understanding the nature of our consumer world helps these young adults how to live, grow, and thrive in our society as adults.” – James Rubasch, Iolani Coach, 2019 Hawaii Team
Hawaii LifeSmarts Program coaches share quotes:
2019-2020 Coaches survey:
“Great learning experience for students!”
“Being this was our first year in the competition we had no expectations other than experience it first hand. We had no idea of how anything worked. A very big Mahalo to Theresa and Gloryana for all their guidance and encouragement. They played major role for our enjoyable experience of Life Smarts. Since the completion of the state final we have had inquiries from numerous underclassmen, freshmen and sophomores, on getting involved in LifeSmarts next school year. ”
2018-2019 Coaches survey:
“Great life skills program with appropriate consumer curriculum.”
“LifeSmarts gives students the opportunity to learn important life lessons
before they head out into the world.”
“Fun and challenging”
2017-2018 Coaches survey:
“Fun for the students at the competition. Hopefully they will realize their gained
knowledge importance when they #adult.”
[LifeSmarts helps] “students feel so much more prepared for life after high school!”
[There are] “plenty of resources that are on the site.”
2016-2017 Coaches survey:
“My students enjoyed themselves and they learned a lot of knowledge that will
help them become responsible citizens.”
“Very valuable knowledge for students to learn”
| PAST VARSITY COACHES | |
| Piilani Chun | Aiea High School |
| Maile Domingo | Hawaii Catholic Home Schooler |
| Trevor Teraoka | Henry J. Kaiser High School |
| James Rubasch | Iolani School |
| Elizabeth Ben | Henry J. Kaiser High School |
| Mike Zane | Kalani High School |
| Susan Hori | Kalani High School |
| Samantha Henriques | Kapaa High |
| Mary Ann Sadaoka | Kapaa High School |
| Heidi DeVerse | Kealakehe High School |
| Miya Huang | Lapietra All Girls School |
| Kit-U Wong | Maryknoll School |
| LAURA PETERSON | Molokai High School |
| Kelli Kajiwara | Nanakuli High and Intermediate School |
| Blaine Bolibol | Punahou School |
| Chai Reddy | Punahou School |
| Louiegy Ponce | Radford High School |
| Ryan Darnell | Roosevelt High School |
| Mary Costello | St. Patrick School |
| Whitney Aragaki | Waiakea High School |
| Alyssa Alcos | Waianae High School |
| Cindy Takara | Waipahu High School |
| PAST JUNIOR VARSITY COACHES | |
| Tyler Gage | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School |
| Lila(LaYanesa) Parong | Chiefess Kapiolani School |
| Janet Bagby | Ewa Makai Middle School |
| James Kalaukoa | Kalakaua Middle School |
| Paul Tallman | Kalama Intermediate School |
| Renee Bautista | Kohala Middle School |