Hawaii Football: 30 Submit Applications to Become Warriors' Next Head Coach

Honolulu—The University of Hawaii at Manoa announced it had received 30 applications by the end of business on Monday, Dec. 12 for its recently-opened head football coaching position.

Applications are still being accepted. Last Monday, four year head coach Greg McMackin announced his retirement with one year remaining on his contract.

The university has assembled a Search Advisory Committee to screen applicants and make recommendations. As previously reported, the six members of the committee are:

1. Dr. Rockne Freitas, Vice President for Student Affairs and University/Community Relations at the University of Hawaii and former All-Pro Professional football player with the Detroit Lions

2. Peter Ho, Bank of Hawaii Chairman, President & CEO

3. Bert Kobayashi, Jr.  Partner, Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda

4. Duane Kurisu, entrepreneur, owner, PacificBasin Communications and Hawaii Sports Network, and the San Francisco Giants

5. Dr. Edison Miyawaki, Cincinnati Bengals football team minority owner, Hawaii Health I and II

6. Jean Rolles, Vice President of Community Affairs, Outrigger Enterprises, Inc.

According to the job listing on the university's website, the minimum qualifications are as follows:

"Graduation from an accredited four year college or university.  Five (5) years experience coaching football at the college or university level. Knowledge and ability to organize, implement and develop a football program as played at the collegiate level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience."

Desired qualifications are: "Successful Division I football coaching experience. Demonstrated ability to coach and recruit the highly skilled student-athlete. Masters Degree."

The Search Advisory Committee will meet for the first time on Monday evening when it will begin reviewing applications.