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Hawaii Speed and Quickness has a very experienced senior staff with years of youth programming. The most important part of all our staff are the scholar athletes that are trained in mentoring. These outstanding young people work in all divisions interacting and providing mentoring, role modeling, coaching and encouragement. Former University of Hawaii stand-outs Leonard Peters, Krisha Kai, Chad Owens, Colt Brennan, Davone Bess, Kelly Ong, Ryan Grice-Mullins, Koren Takeyama and Matt Inouye have all been integral parts in our program. Not to mention all of the dedicated, hard working people that are behind the scenes who make these programs a reality for Hawaii’s youth.
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RICH MIANO
Rich Miano co-founded Hawaii Speed and Quickness in 2000. He actively works on all levels of services from design, research and implementation. Rich has extensive professional experience in athletics and played 11 years in the National Football League. He is a graduate of Kaiser High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Hawaii and is often a volunteer at local schools, churches and the Cancer Association. Rich is also the Football Associate Head Coach at the University of Hawaii. His experience as a football player and coach enabled him to accumulate vast knowledge of the importance of speed and quickness training and its benefits to all sports.
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KENNY PATTON
Kenny Patton serves as the weekend Youth Division Coordinator. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with distinction (3.75 GPA) and he made the University of Hawaii Dean’s list in 2002-2006. Kenny was the University of Hawaii football team’s top scholar athlete in 2004, 2005, and 2006. He made the 1st team All-Western Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete in 2002 and 2004-2006 and even more notably, the 1st team Western Section All-American Scholar Athlete in 2006. Kenny was a four-year starter at cornerback for the University of Hawaii football team. After completing his eligibility, Kenny signed with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent. He has been a part of Hawaii Speed and Quickness since 2003, administering speed and quickness clinics as well as coaching football camps.
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LORI MIANO
Lori Miano has been the COO since 2000 and currently serves as the Vice President. She has 15 years in youth services as an administrator, Juvenile Parole Officer, treatment caseworker, prevention worker and grant writer. Lori is a graduate of Aiea High School and worked in Massachusetts State Youth Services. She came back to Hawaii in 1989 as the Hawaii State Director for Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., Adolescent Services Division. She has since worked in the design and development of Hawaii Speed and Quickness programs and services. Lori is married and the mother of two beautiful children, Kupaa and Siena.
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