Konawaena’s Bobbie Awa tapped for USA Basketball duty

Konawaena’s Bobbie Awa tapped for USA Basketball duty

Konawaena head coach Bobbie Awa has been tapped to serve as a court coach during the USA Basketball Women’s U17 World Cup Team Trials.

Awa has been the head coach at Konawaena for 17 years, where she has led her teams to nine state titles — including the last four consecutively — and has compiled an astounding 430-41 record.

“I am honored and excited to serve as a court coach for the USA Women’s U17 Trials,” Awa said in a press release. “To work with the amazing and experienced USA Basketball committee, U17 coaching staff and the top players in the country will truly be an incredible opportunity. I am proud to represent Konawaena High School, the Big Island community and the state of Hawaii during this event.”

The other court coaches include Kristen Dowling (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College), Dave Slifer (University of Central Missouri) and Sophia Witherspoon (Fort Pierce Central High School, Fla.).

The Women’s U17 World Cup Team Trials will take place May 24-28 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado. The court coaches will assist the USA U17 coaching staff of Carla Berube (Tufts University), Steve Gomez (Lubbock Christian University) and Vanessa Nygaard (Windward School, Calif.) during trials.

“We are pleased to have Bobbie, Kristen, Dave and Sophia to serve as court coaches during the USA Women’s U17 Trials,” said Carol Callan, USA Basketball women’s national team director. “Each of them are successful coaches with their programs, and we know that they will transfer their knowledge and energy to each and every athlete at trials.”