UH Basketball Clinics
Class info:
Step onto the court with University of Hawaiʻi (UH) athletes and coaches! These short, high-energy clinics introduce you to the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, supportive environment.
You’ll practice skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through drills, games, and group activities. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, sportsmanship, and a sense of belonging within the basketball community.
Beyond the game, these clinics focus on pilina—creating connections between you, your peers, and UH athletes who share their experience and encouragement.
Whether you’re new to basketball or looking to sharpen your skills, this space welcomes you. Bring your energy and curiosity. Let’s play together!
Ages: 12-17
Schedule: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Start Date: 04/04/2026
End Date: 05/09/2026
Meet the team
Learn more about the team behind the UH Basketball Clinics program.
Keiki Akau
Director, ʻŌlino Pathways – Sports
Keiki Akau
Director, ʻŌlino Pathways – Sports
Keiki Akua is the Director of ʻŌlino Pathways Sports at Liliʻuokalani Center. She spent much of her youth actively involved in various sports and physical activities. Before pursuing softball, she danced hula with Hālau Hula Olana and later continued dancing at Mid-Pacific Institute under Kumu Michael Casupang.
A proud graduate of Mid-Pacific, Keiki helped lead her softball team to two state championship titles during her junior and senior years and three ILH championship titles. She went on to play for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as a Rainbow Wahine, serving as team captain and competing for four years. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resource Management and Human Development.
Keiki’s passion for softball and community continues through her work as a coach and private instructor, helping to develop the next generation of athletes. For nearly a decade, she has coordinated sports programs, events, and initiatives with LT.
Mehana Maʻa
Program Manager, ʻŌlino Pathways – Athletics
Mehana Maʻa
Program Manager, ʻŌlino Pathways – Athletics
Mehana Maʻa is the Program Manager, ʻŌlino Pathways – Athletics at Liliʻuokalani Center. She is dedicated to helping Hawaiʻi’s youth thrive with strong minds, healthy bodies, and resilient spirits. A proud Punahou graduate, former Division I and II National Champion, and member of a well-known volleyball family, she knows the discipline and determination it takes to pursue dreams at the highest level. Now completing her master’s degree in Sport Psychology, Mehana combines her athletic journey with her academic training to mentor the next generation in sports and in life!
Guided by the ‘ōlelo no‘eau, “I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu,” the branches grow because of the trunk, she believes in honoring our roots while inspiring kamaliʻi to see their own potential, chase their goals, and carry forward the values of aloha, strength, and resilience to share with the world.
We’re here for you!
Our team can’t wait to get to know you. Connect with us to learn more and get involved.