UIAAA Connection #278 – Keith Morioka, CAA, Retired HIADA

The podcast is making its fourth visit to Hawaii. UIAAA Connection #278 – Keith Morioka, CAA, Retired HIADA - is now available. Kiki shares reflections on growing up in Hawaii and attending a private high school that shaped his early educational and athletic experiences. He recalls meaningful involvement with the HIADA and later service on the NIAAA Board, highlighting mentors and Hawaii legends such as Irv Kau, Blane Gleason, Coach Don Bothello,Mel Imai, Herb Lloyd, Darren Oshiro, and Greg VanCanfort. Morioka speaks warmly about teaching in Hana on Maui, where community connections strengthened hisprofessional purpose. His advice encourages learning everything possible about one’s school and league, committing to lifelong growth, and joining both stateassociations and the NIAAA to build knowledge and professional relationships. This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.