Focus Hawaii NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship BYU-Hawaii
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Description
Hosted by President Eric B. Shumway, this episode of Focus Hawaii celebrates the BYU–Hawaii Seasiders’ victory at the 1995 NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship in San Diego—marking the program’s sixth national title in ten years. President Shumway presents a heartfelt review of the tournament, highlighting the athletes’ devotion, spiritual unity, and commitment to excellence both on and off the court. Through interviews and personal reflections, the episode showcases the diverse international team members, their academic dedication, their shared devotional practices, and the unique sisterhood that shaped their championship run. Players describe their pre‑game rituals, their “Thoughtful Spot” team tradition, and the deep sense of purpose that guided their performance. The episode also honors longtime head coach Will Navalta, his assistants, and the faith‑centered philosophy that defined the team’s culture. The emotional highlight recounts the dramatic championship match against the University of Puget Sound, the comeback victory, and the post‑tournament testimony meeting that affirmed the team’s unity, gratitude, and spiritual strength.
Length of Video
00:29:43
File Size
480.5 MB
Archives Call Number
22.FH
Air Date
Winter 1-30-1996
Keywords
President Eric Shumway, Focus Hawaii, BYU–Hawaii Seasiders, NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship, 1995 volleyball, Will Navalta, BYUH athletics, women’s volleyball history, Seasiders volleyball dynasty, San Diego tournament, team sisterhood, devotional culture, Thoughtful Spot ritual, spiritual preparation, student‑athlete life BYUH, international athletes BYUH, Puget Sound championship match, comeback victory, BYUH coaches, NAIA Coach Hall of Fame
Disciplines
Health and Physical Education | Sports Studies
Recommended Citation
Shumway, Eric B. and Brigham Young University Hawaii, "Focus Hawaii NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship BYU-Hawaii" (1996). Focus Hawaii. 7.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/7