Responsibilities
Running Backs Coach
Years at BYU
2013-present
Education
- BYU-Hawai'i (2003, bachelor's)
- BYU (1991,1994-1996; 2011, master of public administration; 2011, doctor of jurisprudence)
- Kahuku H.S.
Prior to joining BYU Coaching Staff
- Worked as assistant to the athletics director for student services at BYU (2012)
- Worked as assistant to the dean of student life at BYU (2011-12)
Playing Career
Played at BYU (1991, 1994-1996)
Career Highlights
- BYU finished ranked No. 5 his senior year after a 14-1 season and Cotton Bowl victory
- Totaled 1,247 yards on 301 carries (4.1 yards per attempt)
- Scored 11 rushing touchdowns and four receiving touchdowns
- Had 68 catches for 668 yards (9.8 yards per catch)
- Added 113 yards as a member of the kick team (1991, 1994)
- BYU achieved a 39-11-2 record during his playing career
Hometown
Laie, Hawai'i
Mission
Tucson, Ariz. (1992-93)
Personal/Family
- Married to Elizabeth Atuaia, lead singer for 1980s pop group The Jets
- Has seven children
- Brothers Alema (1993, 1995-96) and Donny (1995-99) also played football at BYU