Savai’i Eselu
Honolulu
Summary
Motivated Coach with a focus on utilizing football as a mentorship tool for student-athletes. Expertise in fostering academic, athletic, and personal growth through structured and compassionate coaching methods. Committed to enhancing team performance while instilling discipline and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with head coaches to cultivate a thriving sports environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
WRs/TEs Coach • Asst Football Coach
Farrington High School Governors Football
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced offensive strategies through collaboration with coaching staff and analysis.
- Increased separation from defenders by executing precise route running techniques.
- Identified personal and team improvement areas through game footage analysis.
- Mentored younger teammates, improving their technique and situational awareness skills.
- Established strong communication with coaches, facilitating strategic adjustments and development.
- Adapted quickly to evolving game plans by mastering playbook intricacies.
Offense Coordinator • Asst Football Coach
Punahou High School Buff ‘N Blu Football
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced team competitiveness by developing and implementing offensive strategies.
- Identified performance gaps by analyzing game footage for improvement opportunities.
- Designed strategic practice plans in collaboration with coaching staff to optimize performance.
- Optimized player execution through mentoring in technique and decision-making processes.
- Evaluated player skills through assessments to tailor training programs effectively.
- Coordinated game day operations, ensuring effective communication among team members.
Tight Ends Coach • Asst Football Coach
San Diego State University Aztec Football
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Daniel Bellinger: Drafted 4th Round 2022 NFL Draft By New York Giants, Mackey Award Preseason Watch List 2021, All-Mountain West Honorable Mention Selection 2020, Mountain West Conference Fall All-Academic Team, Mountain West Scholar Athlete
- Mark Redman: All-Mountain West 2nd Team Selection 2023 & 2022, Mackey Award Preseason Watch List 2023 & 2022, Mountain West Fall All-Academic Team 2022, Leading Receiver 2023
- Assisted In Scripting Segments Of Practice Throughout Seasons
- Assigned To Oversee Various Areas/Positions of Special Teams Play, Under Direction Of Special Teams Coordinator
- Game Week Scouting Task: Redzone Pass Game
- Worked Under Three Different Offensive Coordinators: Jeff Hecklinski, Jeff Horton, Ryan Lindley
- Recruiting Areas: Hawai’i, Oregon, Washington, Utah, American Samoa, San Fernando Valley (818), Bakersfield/Lancaster (661), Ventura/San Luis Obispo (805), Chico (530), Eureka (707), San Diego (619)
Asst Coach • Head Coach
Moanalua High School Nā Menehune Football
06.2011 - 01.2020
- 27-16 Overall Head Coach Record (18-3 Final Two Seasons)
- Top Winning Percentage In School History
- 2018/2019 QB – 3,260 Yards, 29 Touchdowns
- 2018/2019 WR – 84 Receptions, 1,235 Yards, 10 Touchdowns
- 2018/2019 WR – 89 Receptions, 977 Yards, 9 Touchdowns
- At FBS Level, Served As An Assistant Coach As Well As Offensive Academic Liaison. At High School Level, Assisted In Seasonal Coaching Positions With Prominent FBS/NFL Coaches: Polynesian Bowl, Hula Bowl
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2011
Skills
- Proficient: DVSport, Visio, Hudl, PFF Ultimate, ARMS, TeamWorks, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Drive, OneNote
- Mental Toughness
- Personal & Player Development
- Efficiency & Effectiveness
- Recruitment Strategies & Team Management
Affiliations
AFCA, USA Football, NCMFC, HHSA, FCA – Hawai’i
Timeline
WRs/TEs Coach • Asst Football Coach
Farrington High School Governors Football
01.2025 - 12.2025
Offense Coordinator • Asst Football Coach
Punahou High School Buff ‘N Blu Football
03.2024 - 12.2024
Tight Ends Coach • Asst Football Coach
San Diego State University Aztec Football
02.2020 - 02.2024
Asst Coach • Head Coach
Moanalua High School Nā Menehune Football
06.2011 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley