A'o a Koa Dinner Information

HONOLULU – Former University of Hawai'i men's volleyball All-American Allen Allen is this year's recipient of the Pae Makaukau Alumni Recognition Award. Allen will receive his award at the 6th Annual A'o a Koa Scholarship Dinner, Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Stan Sheriff Center.
 
The dinner supports the Rainbow Warrior volleyball program. Past winners include Brian Beckwith (2015), Tom Pestolesi (2014), Manny Relator (2013), Mauli'a LaBarre (2012), and Pono Ma'a (2011).
 
Allen, a 2012 UH Circle of Honor inductee, was UH's first three-time All-American and helped transform the men's volleyball program into a national power, ascending to the No. 1 ranking in 1989. He led UH to three postseason appearances and finished as the school leader in numerous categories including career kills and digs.
 
Following his career, he spent four years with U.S. National Team followed by a professional career on the beach in the four-man pro league and in the European indoor league.
 
Currently, Allen is vice president of the Cats Volleyball Juniors in Spokane, Wash.; co-owner of the Samala Splash 4's Grass Bonanza Tournament; and director of the A2 Junior Sand Academy. He is also director of Little Diggers/Developmental for children in grades 1-4.
 
Allen was an assistant coach with the Gonzaga women's volleyball team from 2009-14 and served as head coach of Alliant University from 2003-05.
 
The A'o a Koa Scholarship dinner is in its sixth year and is a fun-filled opportunity to meet head coach Charlie Wade and his staff and the current Rainbow Warrior volleyball team. The coaching staff includes third-year assistant Milan Zarkovic and first-year assistant Josh Walker. Several former Warriors will also be on hand to socialize and sign autographs.
 
Proceeds will be used to help fund the summer school scholarships, recruiting, video equipment and additional/camp staff for Rainbow Warrior Volleyball. The event also features a silent auction with sports memorabilia, travel, golf, hotel and event ticket packages, dinner certificates and other great items.
 
A portion of the cost is tax deductable under IRS Chapter 501 C (3).