Comments on: Takahara-Dias is new Rainbow Wahine head coach

By: oldie

oldie — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:55:31 +0000

d1, Re::#174
I envy those of you who will be able to take in the Army game and NYC. I wish I could afford it. I think you will all have a good time.

LizK, Re:#175
I still think there’s a place for us old folks. You certainly lead a very active life.

CRW, Re:#376
Well said.

By: Committed Road Warrior

Committed Road Warrior — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:28:26 +0000

It’s actually sad to see much of the mudslinging that’s been going on here at the Warrior Beat the past few days.

While disagreements are a part of everyday life, purposefully painting people or entities with a broad brush, forcefully exerting one’s “opinion” on others, and calling people names for disagreeing with their stance, among other improprieties, is not what I started blogging here for. There are other blogs, message boards, and venues available for those who feel the need to stroke their ego and be “top dog.” It’s almost as if some folks want to start an altercation if someone disagrees with them, all the while disguising it as “debate.”

Go ahead and call me “soft,” “naive,” or whatever you feel like. It’s just sad to see the Warrior Beat turning into a frenzy of chest-pumping and some coming off as “holier than thou.” But that’s the way of life. Everyone comes out when they’ve got something negative to say, but not a peep when things are going good.

I think Kazz was right; the 2007 Sugar Bowl season did change things w/r/t the fan base…..and NOT for the better.

In the end:
“Avoid destructive thinking. Improper negative thoughts sink people. A ship can sail around the world many, many times, but just let enough water get into the ship and it will sink. Just so with the human mind. Let enough negative thoughts or improper thoughts get into the human mind and the person sinks just like a ship.”
—Alfred A. Montapert

By: Ralph

Ralph — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:57:31 +0000

Al I enjoy sports…but not a die hard like CC and Kazz who will sit at all venues, win or lose, whether the program is competitive or not…I pick and chose to use my time….it may not be a UH sports, but I do follow a lot of sports on ESPN, local club and HS sports, so there are an abundance of things to do. What has value for the day makes my day, I’m not going anywhere for the sake of the school. Remember JD, your mantra- VALUE, then those of us who enjoy lots of sports, and there are lots of activities going on each weekend, will come to watch UH.

By: al ™

al ™ — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:45:54 +0000

has charlie named or considered a staff yet?

By: Committed Road Warrior

Committed Road Warrior — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:45:14 +0000

Belated Happy Birthday to Brie!

Hopefully you enjoyed your special day. Stay healthy and strive to be the best you can be!

By: al ™

al ™ — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:44:34 +0000

i scratched my head at the three year deal, too.

actually the new coach will also be forgoing her tenure in the c&c retirement plan to step into one of the most volatile career paths.

the buzz is that some old friends of vince will be a part of the staff. what say the truth on this subject?

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:30:24 +0000

It’s interesting she received a three-year deal, when the trend, at UH, is for five years.

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:25:36 +0000

All of Bolla’s assistants are still on the payroll, including Hashiro.
I’m sure they can apply for the assistants’ jobs.
By the way, don’t expect Gavin Petersen to join Takahara-Dias’ staff.

By: Stephen Tsai

Stephen Tsai — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:21:49 +0000

There were more decorated finalists — Harrington and Trakh, to name two.
But the basketball team needed more than a recruiter. It needed a healer. The program lost its connection with the community. It hasn’t had a booster club in years.
Takahara-Dias will do a good job. And she’ll bring back the fans, particularly the young ones.

By: roysan16

roysan16 — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:13:38 +0000

What separates successful coaches from the rest is basically which ones can recruit the best. Article after article I’ve read about this.And it’s true. And it’s not refuted.

With that being said UH then goes out an hires the two coaches, whom probably will end up having less of an impact on recruiting than the ones they could have chosen.

First, they hire CW for the men’s volleyball team. Here’s a coach that’s been on DS shirt tails as an assistant. Then goes over and coaches a women’s team for 3 years. And ends up with a miserable losing record.

Second, they hire DT, a great high school coach, with an impeccable resume.

And where most are applauding these two hires, I don’t.

Reyes or Wong, IMO, are little buds ready to blossom.

Trakh been to the big dance twice. And knows the SC recruiting grounds.

Any of the above would have been by far better choices.

Which only beginning to convince me that the selection committee. Or JD are all like fish out of water.

Whereas any other of the above mentioned hires would bring a better chance of recruits gravitating to UH, like in Trakh case his notriety. And Reyes or Wong because of the respect they have in the men’s volleyball community.

But instead they hire CW and DT…sigh.. I feel bitter because these weren’t the right choices.