Mark Atuaia @CoachAtuaia Twitter profile

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Mark Atuaia

2 years

WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL💪🏾 brought me back west so y’all know how we finna do #GoCougs 👋🏾I’m baaaaack🔥 PSAs - #Wa22u is the spot - no doubt! Come see why my Atuaia fambam is so excited. You, your family, and us @WSUCougarFB @WSU_FBRecruits let’s get #LooseInPalouse

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Imma try my absolute hardest to get through the next second, minute, hour, day, month, year, earthly existence without these beautiful souls. De’sean was always down for my kookooness. This is how I wanna remember him while I cope with this new reality #Wahoowa #StillInDenial #

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Message from us to our family in Charlottesville. When we preached “Hard things together” it was intended for these difficult life experiences. We love you! Thank you Coach Elliott for the gear. #Wahoowa — #GOHOOS #Lavel #DSean #Devin #Mike Love you Biscuit

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Today, 27 years ago, my wife was given 5-months to live due to breast cancer. As she hugged me this morning before work, I couldn't help but feel gratitude for the Lord's tender mercies. Like her birthday, I'll always remember this day!!! To those still in the fight—we got you!

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

6 years

Today, 23 years ago, my wife was given 5-months to live after removing a cancerous tumor from her body. As she hugged me this morning on my way out to work, I couldn't help but feel gratitude for the Lord's tender mercies. Like her birthday, I'll always remember this day!!!

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Freestyle Friday on our #UVA coaches thread😂.i had to be my own Sway/Funk Flex and hype my own self up which made me LOL hella hard this AM in that HS parking lot. TSA lines be good to me—it’s time to go home #WahoowaEnt #GoHoos #HappyAlohaFriday

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

We’re finally together as a family due to being separated since January 5th. FREESTYLE FRIDAY comin’atcha from the Wasatch front. As you’ll hear “It’s always a great day to be a Coug!” #NewWazzu #GoCougs

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

🤟🏾 Lavel, Devin, D’Sean and speedy recovery Mike

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

4 months

Before you read any further, understand this notion clearly: WE SIGNED UP FOR THIS LIFE. Three years ago, out of the blue (its been well documented), I was without a job and was forever blessed when @CoachDickert pulled my family and me out of the figurative scrapyard in

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Thanks for the ride, UVA. I’ll drive home now to be with my family as I’m sure they’re tryna sift through the chaos. As I’m pulled over on the side of the road, I’ll say this: I love all my RBs who have played for me. We’re always connected until the day I die

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

3 years

My Father passed away Monday morning. I often find myself crying at random times of the day—I miss him. Yet, positivity instead of sadness is how Imma approach this grief. I appreciate my Brothers holdin’ it down until I return. FREESTYLE FRIDAY from the Atuaia Fam #GoHoos

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 years

I told them, “Your older brothers had Pres. Ryan, tonight y’all have Coach Atuaia.” No one is immune to the transitional woes from HS to college; yet, our #UVA standard doesn’t change. We love our new Hoos & they LOVE being here at UVA #FreestyleFriday #GoHoos BELIE⚔️E #1stYears

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

4 years

FREESTYLE FRIDAY - on bring yo’ spouse to work day😂😂😂 Huge recruiting weekend in C’ville, thus she joined in on the shenanigans while dropping me off. She said I couldn’t do it in 1 take — pssssssh!!!🙄🤷🏽‍♂️😂 Wahoowa 2019 feel good music #GoHoos

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Since Nov, I’ve had a few job offers; history shows Pullman as transient. I also know the battles we face with the “new normal” in CF HOWEVER @CoachDickert wholeheartedly believes in #FamilyOverFlash thus, #FREESTYLEFRIDAY displays our family’s feelings exactly #AtuaiaDUMDUMS

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

These two beautiful young women inspired my little Peri as she navigates her 4th grade life here in Pullman. She walked up to both of them at Sunnyside Elementary (where they provided community service) and asked them “Are you Poly?” They answered her with an emphatic “Yes!”

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

6 months

Packing for my recruiting trip at this early hour talking with my wife about…THINGS…has me feeling some type of way. In my opinion, the principal problem in college football today is that it has morphed into a disorganized, quasi NFL model that’s ill-governed by

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

3 years

This was my Dad as he passed in front of our home of 6 decades. He was a Paramount Chief for our family and his village of Letogo, Samoa; however, he raised us in the village of Laie, Hawaii. The two worlds meshed to bid farewell to a humble man’s life. Manuia lau malaga Dad

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

During pregnancy, cancer returned to Liz’s lymph nodes. Her doctor’s diagnosis: terminate the pregnancy, begin aggressive chemo, giving Liz her best chance to live passed 5 months. Liz chose our baby, put her faith in God, and we’ve been blessed ever since. Happy Birthday Anessa

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Indicative of today’s culture, my time at UVA ended over a Zoom call an hour ago. Yet, abnormal circumstances will not dictate how I’ll end my 6-year stint in C’ville – especially with Wahoo Nation. Indulge me for my last tweets as the RB coach at the University of Virginia.

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

4 years

The epitome of UVA football is Marques Hagans. After cleaning the whiteboards in our Ostaff room last night, I asked him to pose next to this contract agreement he signed back in May. Of all the reasons to do this, two particularly standout to me: my nephews #anotherstreakends

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Nusi Malani and I riding today for Vel, D, and Devin plus all those at the memorial right now #GoHoos #GoCougs

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 months

At one point, our family of 8 (at the time) lived in a 2 bed/1 bath apartment; I was in graduate school and we didn’t have an extra penny to our name. One Christmas, @kards87 and his wife showed up to our apartment door, gave us $200 dollars, and left fast so I couldn’t give it

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

My younger brother @DonnyAtuaia is Timpview High School’s Head Coach — playing for the 5A state championship today in Utah. He texted me “Riding with you today, Brother.” #Lavel #Devin #DSean #Mike #Wahoowa #GoCougs #1 -0 Tucson, on our way

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Liz was once diagnosed with breast cancer and Docs gave her 5 months to live while pregnant with our first. Our baby (Peri pictured here) turns 6 today. 7 kids and a lifetime of experiences humbles my soul to KNOW from where my blessings flow and to whom I am eternally grateful🙏🏽

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

She is our miracle baby. Liz, given 5 months to live, was presented with 2 choices: terminate her pregnancy and begin chemo immediately or give birth to Anessa and take her chances. Today we’re celebrating her 22nd birthday. Eternally grateful for this blessing #1stBorn #HBD

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Wahoo Nation: for 6 years I’ve let you into our lives on Twitter (our shenanigans). After news broke, I rushed back from southern VA to be with my family. I figured, y’all have seen us do all kinds of stuff, why not let it end with some realness.

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Coaching with a heavy heart sucks; I did my best today to represent those of us in mourning. Love you all #Wahoo and #Wazzu Nations for supporting me in honoring Lavel, D’Sean, and Devin today in Tucson. Mike: I’ll holler at u later @MikesMother7 @MikeHollins7 #GoCougs #GoHoos

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@CoachAtuaia

5 months

I’ll never forget hearing your voice for the first time over a pay phone in a Marriott lobby in Dallas; I was there to play in the Cotton Bowl a few hours later. In gist: cancer returned to Liz’s lymph nodes. Doctors said terminate the pregnancy and begin chemo, giving Liz her

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

I’ve been relatively quiet since the beginning of our season, but I can’t sit idly by (after what I witnessed tonight) and not thank the Wahoo faithful —especially our #UVA STUDENTS—who made such a difference tonight. Big time #RESPECT from a grateful coach #GoHoos

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@CoachAtuaia

4 years

This is the new normal as I waited anxiously for this very text to arrive. Until I got it, I was gonna remain subdued. Hell, let’s play so %#*^€ football!!! Leeessssssgooooooo!!! #Wahoowa #GoHoos

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

8 months

I mean it, from my heart to y’all, we’ve been taking Ls collectively, so tonight was for all the Palouse. The Coug Crowd came with that 🔥🔥🔥 All the best to the Wazzu Cougs everywhere tonight #GoCougs be safe and we’ll see y’all next week

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Coaching is a profession where you give your all — wherever God places you. My ALL will be given to these young men and they’ll pay it in their wonderful lives. The shine is on them — no place else #NewWa22u #GoCougs

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Finished watching the game film and I just LOVED to see our Wahoo faithful - fanatics and students alike - going bananaz on the peripheral of EVERY play tonight. Hey, the film don’t lie! Again, with all the gratitude I can muster—WAHOOWA #GoHoos #UVA

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

3 years

Diagnosed with cancer and given months to live, now going on 26 years as a survivor. I’m eternally grateful. Life is precious but fragile so cherish it. Happy Birthday Liz. We’ll celebrate after the season🤷🏽‍♂️😂

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

I LOVE my job, but, like anything in life: you can’t always have what you want when you want it. I’ve been removed from my wife and kids since January 5th. Today that ENDS. I’m picking them up to make the final move to Pullman. I’m like a little kid on Christmas morning #GoCougs

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

5 months

I won’t be in this part of the state before I return back to Pullman; thus, I came to say hello and goodbye to my Dad. Thanks for always putting my needs ahead of your own. Alofa aku, Akuaia.

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@CoachAtuaia

5 months

I had “cold feet” the night before our wedding; I explained to Liz my reasons while she closed her eyes, bowed her head, and listened intently. After I spoke, she looked up with humble confidence (if you know her — you know the look) and said: “I love you, Mark. I’ll be there at

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

4 years

I love my players because Ive witnessed them SINCE MARCH make GRAVE sacrifices to play football. My heart goes out to them because no one is giving merit to the disciple my young brothers have displayed since the pandemic hit. My UVA young brothers are AMAZING!!!

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Our neighbors are older couples (front & side) and have been GREAT mentors to my kids since moving to C’ville 3 years ago. Thus, it warms my heart to see my 3 kids KNOW THEIR ROLE and take care of their driveways and sidewalks unprompted by their parents. Love one another🙏🏽🤟🏾🙏🏽

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@CoachAtuaia

6 months

5 seconds away from shocking everyone else but ourselves #GoCougs I love all our seniors; yet, one in particular will always be my family forever. @nakiawatson04 was hurt the majority of the season but continued to lead our RB room from the front without any complaints about

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@CoachAtuaia

5 months

I did it before and imma do it again…time to make it rain in the 808 #GoCougs Business on the aina!!!

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

2 years

No, no, no, no, NOOOOOO!!! My heart is in C’ville right now😭😭😭

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Mark Atuaia

@CoachAtuaia

6 months

At the exact time we were playing our game against the Colorado Buffs, my kid brother won his first State Championship in his second year as the Head Coach of Timpview HS in Provo, Utah. So very proud of you @DonnyAtuaia , you dilwad😂🤟🏾

Caleb Turner

@calebturner23

6 months

Timpview head coach Donny Atuaia talks about this Timpview team and season.

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@CoachAtuaia

4 years

28 years and she’s still with us; doctors sent my wife home with a 5-months to live diagnosis due to breast cancer. To those still in the fight—we got you!!! #Ibelieveinmiracles

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Out of high school, my choice was either Hawaii, Arizona, or BYU; essentially, #KennyNiumatalolo , Duane Akina, or Robert Anae (too much to explain if you don't know). He's been a role model to me for years and has blessed the lives of many in Annapolis. Alofa aku, Uso #ClassAct

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@CoachAtuaia

8 months

Wazzu Cougs: PLEASE be safe celebrating tonight. @CoachDickert always preaches about the work in the dark manifesting when the lights are bright. The whole nation watched our players—every single one—respond and I have a front row seat to it all #GoCougs Huge win tonight

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@CoachAtuaia

6 years

He doesn’t need my endorsement - nor does his staff - yet I’ll proudly say how honored I am to be a #UVA colleague of Tony Bennett and all of his associates. I truly believe they are what’s right in college sports. Win or lose, his crew remained classy #lessonsinleadership

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@CoachAtuaia

3 years

Atuaia home in Crozet, VA. It warms my heart as they’re all in for the Hoos #GoHoos #UVA So happy for our players. They played from a different place tonight and stayed connected all the way until the end ⚔️🔶🔷🔶🔷⚔️

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Unsolicited, a #UVA bus driver sought out my brother and complemented our players on how respectful they’ve been to him daily. He stated “...the football part is awesome but the respect and the way the players carry themselves makes him happy to see who they are becoming.” #Hoos

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Under the chaos of antiquated recruiting rules amidst an ever-changing climate with NIL (pun intended) enforcement for offenders, traveling all over with concurrent bowl prep, weekend of official visits, and some other things…I just remembered today is my wedding anniversary🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏾

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

This is why I love this team. We just watched ENDGAME as a team and had a hell of a time doing it — cheers when the...😂😂😂. Anyways, after the movie, these young men cleaned up after themselves (and whoever else) simply because it’s the right thing to do #NewStandard

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@CoachAtuaia

4 years

For those whose eligibility ended tonight for #UVAFootball — nothing but love and respect to all of you. I have deep relationships with you all thus I will ALWAYS be 10-toes down for you wherever you go — or wherever I go. #TheStandard

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@CoachAtuaia

4 years

24 years ago today, Liz and I married. I often wonder if she regrets that decision. Frankly, I never cared to ask her because it’s too late — she’s stuck with me. From the recruiting trail to you in Virginia: Happy “best day of your life” oops, I mean Anniversary, Liz 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Done at the Redlands camp and we’re doin’ what Cali folks do at 10pm — IN-N-OUT baby #GoCougs #NewWazzu

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@CoachAtuaia

6 years

My RBs tease me often about my foolery, so I figured I’d preemptively beat them to the punch because one of them threatened to post this anyway and I ain’t giving ANY of them knuckleheads that satisfaction😂😂😂 My current #MOOD due to ALL events this weekend #UVA #NewStandard 🤟🏽

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Real Talk: The people here are special. We’re led by @CoachDickert whose vision I have aligned with instantly and completely. The new #Wa22u comin’atcha🔥 #GoCougs

Jake Dickert

@CoachDickert

2 years

Everyone has seen the energy and it is REAL!! Can't wait for COUGS to see him build this RB room. He is the best follow in the PAC-12 with more to come!!! @CoachAtuaia

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@CoachAtuaia

3 months

Two years ago, the US Census showed Polynesians representing less than 1% of our nation’s population; however, over 100 Polynesians made active rosters in the NFL this past year — roughly 5% of the league. For coaches though, in both College and the NFL, that percentage is

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

What it do #wa22u The vibes are 🔥 right now in Pullman…LET ‘EM KNOW @__CoachMorris

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

You ever watch our sidelines during games? As coaches, we foster the genuine love and joy our players have for this sport and each other while fiercely competing to win. #RealTalk this is how we do hard things together — having fun while getting the job done #NewStandard #GoHoos

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

@IAmBallHawk ...my everything to my next Head Coach, brothers on the Football Staff, and NATION of fanatics who, like you, care deeply about their institution and football program. With this last tweet as the RB Coach at UVA, I bid a fond Tofa Soifua to all of you. Mark Atuaia

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Congratulations to the new HC of Timpview HS football in Provo, UT; this school puts out multiple D1 players every year. He’s also my lil brother😂. Doing business today was weird. Much love @DonnyAtuaia #NewWa22u #GoCougs

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

These 7 represent the RB Room since I first arrived in 2016. I know each of them and their families. I know their dreams & aspirations. They also know ‘bout me. I push them hard but love ‘em much harder. Regardless where I’m at, y’all always got a fierce advocate in me🤟🏽✊🏽 #RBDay

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Proud of ALL our players — they truly BELIEVED. Extra happy for our Boss winning in his home state. Also Nakia for coming back to an old spot and taking care of business. It’s an awesome day to be a Coug #NewWazzu Pullman here we come!!!

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

I love them and their families for entrusting me with them. I love them all. I was cussin’ out Jordan today in the 3rd quarter (6:32) and he looked at me funny and said, “Wassup Coach?” I told him I’m mad because I only had one more quarter left with him😂😂😂 #UVARBs #BELKBOWL

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Real Talk: it took a huge commitment by @CoachDickert to rearrange my 4th week in recruiting to include Am. Samoa. People talk about Am. Samoa being a priority but with the exception of 1 school, NO ONE ELSE has been here in Am. Samoa since Covid hit over 2 years ago. It saddens

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@CoachAtuaia

3 years

2020 < 2021 This new year finna be 🔥. I’ve been subdued with all the junk from last year but I’m ready to leave all that BS behind and return to what I remember — THE UVA WAY!!! #HappyNewYear2021 #GoHoos Imma sliiiide into this new year like my daughter did at the end—you’ll see

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Watching film just now when a CHAMPION walks into my office @WSUCougarWBB Bestest surprise of the day😀 Check this: Ula and her teammates make HISTORY on Sunday and on Tuesday Coach Atuaia is the beneficiary of her spoils as the CHAMP gave me 8 cans of New Zealand Pisupo and 4

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

All the best to you, my Uso. I’m forever grateful for what you’ve done for me and for putting me together with these forever brothers of mine on these staffs that you’ve been at the helm #PYPO 😂 #grateful #Chief

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Honored & humbled to be part of the #Wa22u family with @CoachDickert and this amazing group. It sucked keeping it under wraps for so long ‘cause it’s been exciting to be aligned with their greatness. Let’s get to work #GoCougs

Washington State Football

@WSUCougarFB

2 years

Welcome to the Cougar Family! @CoachDickert announces additions to Cougar Football Staff #GoCougs | #BackHome

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

Just completed my 6th season with my brother Bronco. At 5:30am in an airport by yourself, you tend to reflect on certain things — especially at this time of year. The profession is going bonkers right now and I’m grateful for clarity when decisions arise #UVA #BlessedAndGrateful

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4 years

It’s almost 3am and I’m still wide awake — excited for the future of our program despite our current circumstances. Just stay tuned...you’ll see what I mean #GoHoos #UVA

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

How many of you can say a living legend took the selfie for you?😂 REAL: I was hella geekin’ like a little kid meeting “The Throwin’ Samoan” in person for the first time just now. There is no bigger ambassador for #WSU and he made me so proud to be—ME @PapaThrow #GoCougs #WazzuOG

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Tomorrow’s team meeting is when we put to rest Saturday’s game and move on to the next…thus, I’m glad our Creative staff caught @DjouvenskyS @TaiFaavae @LeoPulalasi JHicks and @nakiawatson04 gettin’ lit with our fight song😂. A week to heal then back to the fight #GoCougs

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My Dad immigrated from Samoa to America with $17 dollars in his pocket. Years later, with a young family of 7 and a house mortgage, he earned his college degree. He supported his family on a public school teacher's salary which at his time of retirement was $32K; most of my time

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2 years

Most get loud with wins and ghost with loses. I emphatically say: I LOVE ALL OUR PLAYERS and cherish being a part of this team. Plenty of learns and things to fix; however, we have heart and fight, fight, fight, for each other. Imma cry tonight, be choppin’ wood 2morrow #BeatCal

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1 year

Washington State Football is TOTALLY vested in the 808; our actions this week prove that statement. Did a deep dive on Oahu this go-around & will hit the Big Island, Maui, and Kauai in the spring. @CoachDickert made it clear to me so I hope I made it clear too Hawaii Nei #GoCougs

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2 years

A year ago today my Daddy died; it’s still so hard for me to admit. He was the paramount chief of his village in Samoa but raised his family in Laie, Hawaii, to give his children better life opportunities. I’m eternally grateful for his wisdom sacrifice🤟🏾

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@CoachAtuaia

4 years

Freestyle Friday: a cold NoVa morning on my last day on the recruiting trail until April. From my heart to yours as it was Mamba inspired; we’ll resume these thangz in Spring 🤟🏾but until then, here’s my muse for us all: RESOLVE while we still can - no matter what #GoHoos #Kobe

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@CoachAtuaia

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I recruited @MikeHollins7 from Baton Rouge to Charlottesville in 2019. What sold me on him, to offer him a scholarship, was what I witnessed on a hot, humid day in Louisiana at ULab HS. In the weight-room, they were maxin’ out on power cleans. Pretty cool deal, they had 4

ESPN College Football

@ESPNCFB

1 year

Virginia's Mike Hollins said he considered transferring for a fresh start, but decided to stay because he needed the support of his teammates and coaches, who understand the trauma of what he survived. Hollins returned to the football field last week:

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

I appreciated Andy Reid gassin’ up Eric Bieniemy right after the game—knowing all the attention would be on him. Humility is such an overlooked and underrated trait in leadership within the world of professional sports, thus its ease to identify when it’s displayed

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6 years

I avoid politics on social media but something needs to be said. I can’t sit idly by and not try to affect change. My kids need to know what I stood for when I’m dead, so with the risk of losing friends/fam here we go: Costco — bring back the Polish hotdog!!! 🤷🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️

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5 years

Nothin’ on the court tonight falls under my job description; however, I cheer, yell, feel bad, and hurt when the Hoos don’t win. Even when our other sports don’t win. Thus, 3 years in, my heart is Wahoo 🔶 and 🔷 and folks can either ride wit’us or collide wit’us. All day #UVA

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9 months

Although ambiguity surrounds our future NOTHING should get in the way of ANY & ALL COUGS coming to Martin Stadium and helping us fight against the Badgers. Please make the necessary arrangements. Not for the nation nor the conference—but for US ‘cause WE ALL WE GOT!!! Love u all

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1 year

The branches from his coaching tree (I’ve worked with some and currently work with 3) are as impressive as his unique ability to give a rats-patootie what you thought of him. Truly a revolutionary, renaissance man who is etched in College Football history #AirRaid #Pioneer

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4 years

Due to our Championship game and then recruiting, I won’t be home for a bit. Yet, I know my purpose for going and will give my all to it #GoHoos #UVA #Family1stLastAlways

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5 years

She was doing music months after removing a cancerous tumor from her body. Unknown to me, she figured if her existence was uncertain, she’’d follow her heart and live HER best life. She left the Industry, married me, thus I try daily to make her happy with that choice🤟🏾 #happyBday

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

Only in Hawaii story: arrived Sunday evening in Laie and started mixxing with my brothers. Lifted-up the sun then drove them and my nephew to their Poly Bowl practice at Kam. While they practiced, I watched the MLK parade in Waikiki then L&L: Family, Kava, and Football #GoCougs

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3 years

We got Staff in a bit, so I unloaded 16 real quick. FREESTYLE FRIDAY stayin’ in my lane reflectin’ this morning. Play the same game better or do it different IYKYK — Lessssssgooooooo!!! #GoHoos #Wahoowa

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4 years

Baseball CANNOT properly start without the National Anthem. At UVA, here’s our guiding principle “And...” in full display. @briggsjowon0 representing to the fullest #GoHoos

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Begin with the end in mind: none of the RBs will be alone on Christmas Day. We had the entire theater to ourselves at noon to watch the matrix. No stores open so Liz made whatever we had. After we eat — board/card games. The RBs always come first in our home!!! Adapt and excel

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2 years

Until next time, or if I get retained and we’re in a position meeting in the near future: it’s all LOVE from me. The crazy offensive numbers we put up together — shoot, those efforts can never be devalued or discounted. Remember what I told y’all: BEST in the business!!! Aloha🤟🏾

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

With heavy hearts lifted by the football fraternity—love you Vel, D, Devin, and Mike

Washington State Football

@WSUCougarFB

1 year

Family no matter how far. Standing with you today, @UVAFootball 🧡 #WAZZU | #UVAStrong | @JuiceNus | @CoachAtuaia

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2 years

I guess I’m feelin’ some type-a-way knowing the inevitable approaches. The good book states: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. These guys have taught me that biblical phrase is proven daily and not a one-time occurrence #4eva 🤟🏾

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6 years

Since becoming a college coach, my family has a tradition to send me off to work at the dawn of a new season. We sing a song and record it so we remember each other until we reconvene in 11-months. I love them, but it’s totally time to get back to work!!! #Hoosrising #Family

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@CoachAtuaia

5 years

In the 757 now to ready myself for work tomorrow, but before I left and we said family prayer for my safety on the road - we did this😂😂😂 Miss my family already, but it’s time to get on that warpath for them future Hoos #Woah #HMD #Wahoowa

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@CoachAtuaia

3 years

Swag Surfin’ in C’ville⚔️🔶🔷🔶🔷⚔️

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@CoachAtuaia

2 years

Leeeeeessssssgggggoooo!!! The trail is never cold to find them Cougs!!! #NewWa22u #GoCougs

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@CoachAtuaia

1 year

DM me for football information, but know that Jojo's character is above reproach. He was informed early about his football future at WSU and still chose to practice hard everyday with positivity which helped our team tremendously. All the best to my Haitian Sensation

🇭🇹BlackCheetah⚡️

@jouvensly6

1 year

I have officially decided to enter the Transfer Portal. 🙏🏽

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