Kaina Yamada

Kaina Yamada

School: Maui Preparatory Academy

Grade: 10 Sports: Swimming, Golf

Future Plans: I plan to continue my education after high school. I am interested in studying international business.

Athletic awards/honors: 2X HHSAA State Swim Qualifier, MIL Championship for Boys Swimming, MIL Championship for Golf

Sports Lessons: I enjoy seeing my teammates and myself improve over time. I like being around a positive environment where everyone pushes and supports others to get better. It motivates me to stay dedicated and work harder.

Being an athlete has taught me discipline, responsibility, hard work and how to stay focused on my dreams. It has also taught me to manage my time because I had to balance both academics and athletics.