Comments on: Kaimuki releases former state coach of the year David Tautofi

By: ILoveHawaii

ILoveHawaii — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:02:19 +0000

Something’s amiss.
The Tautofi’s are good people.

Maybe the admin and HC were in disagreement of some sort on some policy or procedure.
And could not resolve it.

Being a HS Head Coach, especially for football, is a tough job that requires a high level of performance in multiple skill sets. For those that care and want to make a positive lifelong impact on the players, that is. Which is why its hard to see this particular one go this way.
Thank you Coach Tautofi and all the coaches for the time you have given to the players and the community.

Next person up!!!

By: Malama Our Haumana

Malama Our Haumana — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:36:50 +0000

Why wouldn’t an administration not support a “great” person and coach? No one would be stupid to let go someone “great”. There must be good reasons.

By: Malama Our Haumana

Malama Our Haumana — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:35:09 +0000

The next school to hire him will also be the next school to release him. Reaching out to the superintendent to ask for a 5th year of athletic eligibility??? Maybe if he did more to help those kids pass and graduate on time then I would have more respect for him. Those “5th year Seniors” would’ve played football then dropped out before graduation.

By: Chelsea Soares

Chelsea Soares — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:03:44 +0000

Notice how admin was quoted as saying “it’s in the best interest of the school to seek new leadership”. If they truly cared about kids that quote would have read “it’s in the best interest of KIDS to seek new leadership”. David Tautofi is an excellent coach but more and MOST importantly he is a true role model for young men. The kids will be the ones to hurt the most from him being fired, not the administration. Prayers to his team and coaching staff and anyone else who benefitted from him wisdom, kindness, and selfless devotion to his Alma mater. David will be loved and valued at the next school who is lucky enough to have him, it’s a shame his own Alma mater turned their backs on him.

By: Giants

Giants — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:04:45 +0000

I met David a few years ago at a non-profit organization’s community event, where he had some of his players volunteering and is a class act. He keeps his players volunteering throughout the year to improve themselves including those he had to cut for behavioral issues, but stills keep in contract. He tries to coach them into turning their lives around. You can see the passion when he helps coordinate the food drives at Kaimuki. His players, parents and coaches are loyal and committed. He preaches positive coaching and keeps his coaches check. You did not hear him complain when he only had 17 players suited up for the Nanakuli game in 2019 or dwindling enrollment due to borders shrinking and other reasons. If you meet him, you will know he is humble. This all made him coach of the year even though he did not win any State championships. Making up reasons without knowing the real reason why he was terminated only hurts him and others involved.

By: Malama Our Haumana

Malama Our Haumana — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:53:26 +0000

His two brothers (coaches) were the heart and brains of the team. As others have stated, he did a lot for the community but there are school rules and policies in place for a reason and he had many chances to abide by them but chose his own path.

By: Dennis D Denton special teams coach Calvary Chapel

Dennis D Denton special teams coach Calvary Chapel — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:51:22 +0000

I love and support David. He was a great mentor to our players. His belief system is strong and football Knowledge is superior! School politics drives him crazy as it did me. The school that picks him up will be fortunat!

By: DAwgPound

DAwgPound — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:09:08 +0000

@Consequences
You sound like the sheep that can’t seem to think for yourself. Do you have any idea what kind of situation Kaimuki high is in? Do you realize it’s the most at risk school in the state? Don’t be so lame as you already sound but Coach obviously dealt with much more than policy issues but they made it about policies bc there’s no other way to shut a threat coach was to that administration. That school is already on crash course but trust me violating policy is too weak an excuse for the school to let him go. He outgrew that school anyway but I know he’s up to something. We’ll see that soon I’m sure

By: Paul Honda

Paul Honda — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:30:33 +0000

In reply to Consequences. What school rules did he break? You seem to know, which also means you are fairly close to the situation, I'm guessing. Feel free to inform me at 808-255-2044. Mahalo.

By: Consequences

Consequences — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 04:18:40 +0000

Regardless of all the good things Tautofi may have done for the school and community, if he didn’t comply with school policies and follow school rules, then the administration is right for letting him go.

Life lesson–there are rules in school, work, and life. And if you break a rule, there are consequences.