Ari Patu
Florence,AL
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Athlete | Football | Quarterback
Stanford + UNA
03.2021 - Current
- Stanford Football Leadership Council QB Rep: Voted on by team to act as the voice of the players.
- Manage a 20+ hour athletic workload per week while balancing an academically rigorous schedule.
- First true Freshman to start at quarterback for Stanford since 1983.
- First of two early enrollees in Stanford history.
Pacific Islander Activist
- Co-started a cultural initiative implementing the Samoan Language as an offered academic course at Stanford University, receiving global recognition
- Led the Pacific Islander Club at Rainier Beach HS in Seattle, WA
- Managed the inaugural Luau of Eugene, OR to introduce and educate the surrounding area about the culture of the South Pacific
C-House Representative
01.2023 - 01.2024
- 1 of 4 players selected by Football Coaching Staff to represent the entire Football Team at "C-House", a leadership collective containing representatives for each varsity sport at Stanford to discuss the athletic landscape with our Athletic Director
Tutor
Academic Sports Institute
09.2018 - Current
- Tutor diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
QB Trainer
Self
06.2021 - Current
- Conduct one-on-one and group training sessions with young quarterbacks, developing personalized plans to advance their skills.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
University of North Alabama
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Stanford University
06.2024
Playing Experience
- Started and played 3 games in 2024 for the University of North Alabama (UNA) before a season-ending injury vs. Illinois State
- Set a career-high with 328 yards passing vs. Illinois State, accompanied by 1 Passing TD and 1 Rushing TD
- Lettered 3 seasons at Stanford University prior to UNA, appearing in 8 games with a start vs. Oregon State
Community Service Experience
- Summer Scamper 2023 (7/14/23)
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Fundraiser (9/18/23)
- Los Robles Elementary Q&A (10/23/23)
- Kilby Welcome Car Drop-Off (9/5/24, 10/4/24)
- Youth League Football Practice (10/7/24)
- Habitat for Humanity Tree Removal (1/15/25)
2024 Leadership Related Books and Podcasts
Books:
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
- The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
- Coming Back Stronger by Drew Brees
- W1nning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness by Tim S. Grover
- The TB12 Method by Tom Brady
- Currently reading Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf
Podcasts:
- PBD Podcast: Tom Brady Opens Up
- Simon Sinek: The Key to Effective Leadership
- Jocko Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader vs A Bad Leader
- Tedx Talks: Great Leadership Starts With Self-Leadership
- Andrew Huberman: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction, The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep, How to Enhance Performance and Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Dr. Jordan Peterson - How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path
- Rich Roll: Change Your Brain
- Mel Robbins: Communicate with Confidence - The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation
- The Diary of a CEO: Jocko Willink, Andrew Huberman
- Jim Rohn Motivation: 10 Things You Must Work On Every Day
Timeline
C-House Representative
01.2023 - 01.2024
QB Trainer
Self
06.2021 - Current
Student Athlete | Football | Quarterback
Stanford + UNA
03.2021 - Current
Tutor
Academic Sports Institute
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
Stanford University
Pacific Islander Activist
MBA - Data Analytics
University of North Alabama