In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
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RSS FeedSterling Carvalho's abrupt dismissal as Kahuku's head football coach continues to be one of the most surprising storylines in Hawaii high school football. He's currently in a wrongful termination legal battle with the Department of Education in hopes to clear his name and eventually return to coaching. Despite the firing, the championship-winning coach remains close to his former players and assistant coaches. In this episode, the father of three young daughters talks about embracing quality family time and an exciting new professional opportunity.
Through 35 seasons at Iolani, Wendell Look has become one of the winningest coaches in Hawaii high school football history. He's an Iolani man through and through who has learned from the legendary Eddie Hamada and prides himself on carrying the school's "One Team" philosophy. For him, coaching isn't about the victories, but rather, the process required to help young athletes realize their potential.
With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Yancy Medeiros is a seasoned veteran in the world of professional mixed martial arts. Born in Ewa Beach and raised in Makaha, Medeiros started fighting in his early 20s through the local circuit and quickly rose to the professional ranks, competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator. Despite his success, he doesn’t want fighting to define him.