Kolby Kanetake Joins Hawaii Volleyball | Honolulu News

Joshua Walker, Hawaii’s new women’s volleyball coach, is making his mark with a big hire: former standout player and top assistant Kolby Kanetake, who’s now joining him after a stellar six-year run at Chaminade — including earning AVCA DII Coach of the Year in 2024. The move bridges history, as Kanetake played under Walker on the men’s team, and brings elite coaching experience to Hawaii’s program. Walker calls it a “unique edge,” while Chaminade’s coach admits it’s a “sad day” for their program — though it’s a win for Hawaii. Kanetake, who’s been coaching since college and even ran his own club, is the first official hire under Walker’s leadership, signaling a new era for the program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8f53c4b0fb25d00