![]() ![]() "I've been at the clinic longer than at Kamehameha (since 1997), and I can help more boys and girls at Kalakaua. Richardson, a niece of Kamehameha head coach Clay Cockett, is a senior at Kalaheo High School.Īgena has not been at the Kalakaua clinic for about a month, but plans to return soon. The most shining current example is Brandy Richardson, the Star-Bulletin's two-time Ms. "I decided that the best thing for Kamehameha and Kalakaua was that I resign and then they can say all they want."Ĭritics have said that the Warriors can draw the top players from the clinic, that Agena can pay extra attention to Kamehameha players, and that players from Kamehameha can get moved up on waiting lists to participate in the clinic.Īgena denies bias, and supporters point out that the clinic - in which 1,500 boys and girls have participated during the last 35 years - has benefited many players who end up at many different schools. The Thor-Able and Thor-Agena both were Air Force rockets, with the latter. ![]() He took a leave of absence the day before because of high blood pressure. Agena was in his 35th year (and still going) as a basketball coach in the islands. "People accused me of things, and I wanted to protect myself and Kamehameha," Agena said. Players and coaches on both teams had Kamehameha assistant coach Dennis Agena on their minds. also played club for the Central Side Assault for Elroy Dumlao. Those reasons are complaints that Kamehameha unfairly benefits because Agena is the director of a hugely popular youth basketball clinic at Kalakaua Gym. Youth baseball clinic Youth baseball clinic ADVERTISING on tap Friday in Hilo The Department of Parks and Recreation and Chevrolet Youth Baseball will hold a free baseball clinic for youths ages 6-14 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. played club ball with Kalakaua Basketball under the legendary Dennis Agena. I quit because of my health, but also for the other reasons," he said. "When I coach, it tends to build up the blood pressure. Dennis Agena whose term expired on December 31, 2010, and will serve for a term expiring on December 31, 2015. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After over five decades of mentoring Hawaii’s youth Basketball players, the Kalakaua Basketball clinic has decided to close up shop, with longtime coach Dennis Agena. ![]() Kamehameha assistant girls basketball coach Dennis Agena confirmed yesterday that he left the Warriors bench because of health reasons and a perceived conflict of interest.Īgena, 52, one of the most respected youth coaches in the state, resigned from his post at two-time defending state champion Kamehameha on March 17.Īgena, who is asthmatic, said he was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure and an unhealthy cholesterol level. ![]()
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