First Pacific Islander Head Football Coach

Congratulations to Ken Niumatalolo, named Head Football Coach at the Naval Academy! Coach Niumatalolo is the first head football coach in NCAA History from the Pacific Islander community. A native of Laie, Hawaii, he is a former assistant coach with Navy and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Coach Niumatalolo's appointment raises the question, what percentage of Pacific Islanders (PI) play in the college ranks? In the NFL? How many PI coaches are there? The Black Administrators and Coaches Association, who advocates not only for African Americans, but for all underrepresented minorities, is an ongoing hiring watch group to ensure equal opportunity in hiring practices. We salute the association for your efforts for all coaches. With so many of our people involved in atheletics, who will be the voice for future Pacific Islander coaches?

Visit www.navysports.cstv.com for more information on Coach Ken Niumatalolo. Congratulations to an athlete, scholar, and leader!