Makana Garrigan is in his third season with the University of Hawai‘i. After two seasons as a graduate assistant, Garrigan will now serve as an intern on the defensive side of the ball.
Garrigan came to UH from the University of Nevada where he coached, opposite of Rolovich, on the defensive end as a graduate assistant. He assisted with defensive backs and linebackers, assisted with the breakdown of opponent film, created playbooks and was responsible for recruiting in the surrounding areas of California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as junior colleges.
Prior to becoming a graduate assistant, Garrigan served as a student assistant at Nevada from 2012-15. He assisted with drills, ran scout units, assisted in the breakdown of opponent film, helped prepare for meetings and practice plans, served as a signal caller during games and helped in all areas of recruiting. Garrigan was also a part of the staff that took the Wolf Pack to the 2015 Arizona Bowl, the 2014 New Orleans Bowl, and the 2012 Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
A native of Petaluma, Calif., Garrigan graduated in 2011 from Casa Grande High School where he was a four-year letterwinner. Garrigan caught 53 passes for 776 yards and 11 touchdowns. He set the school records for tackles (307) and interceptions (17), recording 11 in one season. He also earned co-Conference Player of the Year in 2011.
Garrigan was originally recruited to play for Nevada in 2011 but suffered from an ongoing injury and was medically disqualified before the start of his freshman season. Eager to still be around the game, he rejoined the program as a student assistant coach.
