IN THE HOT SEAT: Head Coach Kurt Taufa‘asau
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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.
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