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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 1H 58M

IN THE HOT SEAT: Head Coach Kurt Taufa‘asau

from Pulse of Polynesia · host Leaso

Send us Fan Mail Step into the mind of a game-changer. We’re putting Head Coach Kurt Taufa‘asau in the HOT SEAT — and his journey from the South Pacific to the sidelines of NCAA football is nothing short of legendary. 🏈 From Pago Pago, American Samoa ➡️ To the gridiron at Wyoming and the NFL (Raiders, Titans, Colts) ➡️ To winning a National Championship as Head Coach at NMMI ➡️ And now… the new Head Coach of New Mexico Highlands University One of only two Polynesian NCAA D2 Head Coaches in the nation — Coach Kurt is leading with purpose, power, and Polynesian pride. 🔎 This episode dives deep into: ✅ His rise from player to coach ✅ Lessons from the league and the locker room ✅ Fatherhood, faith, and family-first leadership ✅ Championing Polynesian athletes nationwide ✅ And his bold vision for rebuilding NMHU football “I’m not here to just coach football — I’m here to help change lives, especially for kids like me from the islands who just need one shot.” — Coach Kurt Taufa‘asau 🎧 Don’t miss it. 📍 LIVE this Saturday | YouTube + Riverside   #PulseOfPolynesia #CoachTaufaasau #FromIslandsToInspiration #PolynesianExcellence #NMHU #HotSeatSeries Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Step into the mind of a game-changer. We’re putting Head Coach Kurt Taufa‘asau in the HOT SEAT — and his journey from the South Pacific to the sidelines of NCAA football is nothing short of legendary. 🏈 From Pago Pago, American Samoa ➡️ To the gridiron at Wyoming and the NFL (Raiders, Titans, Colts) ➡️ To winning a National Championship as Head Coach at NMMI ➡️ And now… the new Head Coach of New Mexico Highlands University One of only two Polynesian...

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Send us Fan Mail Step into the mind of a game-changer. We’re putting Head Coach Kurt Taufa‘asau in the HOT SEAT — and his journey from the South Pacific to the sidelines of NCAA football is nothing short of legendary. 🏈 From Pago Pago, American...

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