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University of Hawaii - Manoa

University of Hawaii/Manoa Athletics
2444 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822
Division 1 Hawaii Southwest
Public Large National competitor

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Michele Nagamine

In terms of women’s soccer, Michele “Bud” Nagamine’s legacy is one of real success in the state of Hawai‘i as she was named the head coach at the University of Hawai‘i in 2011. Nagamine enters her 13th season leading the Rainbow Wahine soccer program in 2023.

Years Coaching

Hawai‘i 13th season (2011-Present)

Overall 16th season (Collegiate Coaching)

Accolades

2019 Big West Coach of the Year

2009 PacWest Coach of the Year

Coaching Experience

Hawai‘i - Head Coach (2011-Present)

Hawai‘i Pacific - Head Coach (2008-2010)

Coaching Highlights

Led UH to its first-ever Big West Conference tournament bid in 2019 solidifying the No. 4 seed.

Coached the first-ever UH player to win Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Year with Raisa Strom-Okimoto in 2018, and the first-ever UH player to win Goal Keeper of the Year in the Big West as well in 2019 with Alexis Mata.

Most successful season in terms of record was in 2016 with a 9-6-2 mark, including 7-1-2 record at home.

Nine student-athletes named to an All-Big West Team, including 10 total certificates.

Eight student-athletes named to NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Teams, including nine certificates.

78 student-athletes named to Academic All-Conference teams. (73 Big West, 5 WAC)

In 2016 led UH to its first-ever NSCAA West Region ranking, climbing to No. 4 in the polls.

Other Highlights

USSF A-License

Took over a three-win HPU program in 2007, and built them to a 10 win squad in 2008 during her first season.

Served as head coach of Kamehameha Schools’ girl’s soccer team from 1991-2007 winning five Hawai‘i state championships and six Interscholastic League of Honolulu titles.

As a high school head coach was named ILH Coach of the Year a record seven times and state Coach of the Year fives times.

Former owner of her own marketing group as well as a soccer retail store (Soccerama).

Served as the Director of Sports Marketing and Sales for Outrigger & ‘OHANA Hotels and Resorts from 2001-2011.

Athletic Experience

Santa Clara University, 1986-1990

Captain of the 1989 Broncos team, advancing to the NCAA semifinals

Education

Santa Clara University, B.A., Communications with an emphasis on TV Production

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Daniel Saucedo

Daniel Saucedo enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Hawai‘i soccer program after joining the staff in February 2023.


Years Coaching

Hawai‘i - 1st season

Overall - 8th season

Coaching Experience

Hawai‘i, Assistant Coach - 2023-present

UMBC, Assistant Coach - 2021-22

VMI, Assistant Coach - 2020

North Georgia, Graduate Assistant - 2018-19

Georgia Southwestern (men's program), Assistant Coach - 2016-17

Coaching Highlights

Helped UMBC to its best record in six years in 2022.

The Retrievers scored the most goals and allowed the least by the program since 2016.

UMBC also recorded the most shutouts it has had in a single season since 2014 with seven clean sheets in 2022.

Also served as the recruiting coordinator during his time at UMBC.

Helped VMI achieve the highest GPA in program history during his one season with the Keydets in 2020.

During his two seasons at North Georgia, the Nighthawks went 26-8-3 and made the NCAA Division II Tournament in 2019.

Started collegiate coaching career as an assistant coach for the Georgia Southwestern men's program from 2016-17.

Athletic Experience

Emmanuel College (Ga.) - 2008-12

Education

Emmanuel College (Ga.), 2012 (B.S., kinesiology)

North Georgia, 2020 (M.S. kinesiology)

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Kaula Rowe

Kaula Rowe enters her third season on the staff of the Hawai‘i soccer program after joining the Rainbow Wahine prior to the start of the 2021 season.


Years Coaching

Hawai‘i - 3rd season

Overall - 7th season

Coaching Experience

Hawai‘i, Assistant Coach - 2021-present

Chaminade, Head Coach - 2009-12

Coaching Highlights

Helped four UH players earn All-Big West recognition in 2022.

The Rainbow Wahine went 6-6-3 in 2022, the best record for the program since 2018.

Three Hawai‘i players earned All-Big West honors in 2021.

A combined 26 student-athletes have earned Big West Academic Honor Roll.

14 earned Big West academic recognition in 2021 and 12 in 2022.

Six student-athletes received College Sports Communicators Academic All-District recognition in 2022.

Spent time in Alaska as the executive director of the Wasilla Youth Soccer Association and head coach of the Bartlett High School girls soccer team from 2015-20.

Head coach at Chaminade University in Honolulu from 2009-12.

Athletic Experience

University of Nevada, 2000-03

All-time leading goal scorer in Wolf Pack history with 18.

Education

Nevada, 2004.

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