About

About Nā Koa

Nā Koa Football Club was founded in 1987 by then Head Coach Bob Wagner (1947-2023), Alec Waterhouse (1912-1999), Ed Wong (1929-2008), and Ben Yee (1931-2020). Their dedication to supporting Rainbow Warrior Football and the well-being of its student-athletes established a tradition that continues today.

Mission Statement

Nā Koa Football Club’s mission is to support athletic excellence and academic achievement for Rainbow Warrior Football.

Building the Braddahhood

As college athletics continues to evolve, so does the role of Nā Koa.

Today, Nā Koa is focused on engagement, connection and community—bringing supporters closer to Rainbow Warrior Football and creating opportunities for the extended Braddahhood to stay connected to the program.

Through events, communications, special opportunities and other engagement initiatives, Nā Koa strives to build meaningful relationships between our supporters and Rainbow Warrior Football throughout the year.

Financial support remains an important way to make an impact. Contributions made to Nā Koa support Rainbow Warrior Football and its student-athletes, while eligible gifts during the 2026–27 qualifying year also count toward future ’Bows Athletics Club membership status.

Whether you have supported Nā Koa for decades or are connecting with the program for the first time, we invite you to be part of the Braddahhood.

Supporting Rainbow Warrior Football

The needs of a Division I football program continue to evolve. Contributions to Nā Koa help provide resources that benefit Rainbow Warrior Football and its student-athletes, including areas such as supplemental nutrition, equipment, academic support and other program needs.

If you have supported Nā Koa in previous years, we encourage you to continue that tradition by considering a contribution similar to your past support.

Our Partners

Nā Koa works alongside the University of Hawaiʻi Athletics Department, University of Hawaiʻi Foundation and ʻAhahui Koa Ānuenue in support of Rainbow Warrior Football.

The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation receives and administers charitable contributions designated to support Rainbow Warrior Football in accordance with donor intent and applicable Foundation and University policies.