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High Intensity Athletics 2024 Season Tryouts!

Want to level up? Join High Intensity Athletics and take your skills to the next level!

Are you ready to unleash your potential and become part of an elite team of athletes? High Intensity Athletics (HIA) invites you to try out for our 2024 season. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to the sport, we welcome individuals of all skill levels to join our ʻOhana.

Tryout Information:

• Dates: Choose from the following tryout dates:

  • May 22nd 7:30 pm: Kokokahi Gymnastics

  • May 26th 6:00 pm : Island Tumblers Gymnastics

Why Choose High-Intensity Athletics?

At HIA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a cheerleading program. We are a community that fosters growth, resilience, and excellence both on and off the mat. Here's why you should choose HIA:

1. Top-tier Training: HIA has trained some of the top athletes and coaches in Hawaii cheerleading. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

2. Build Confidence: We believe in building confident athletes who are mentally tough and ready to tackle any challenge. Our comprehensive training program focuses on developing not only your physical skills but also your mental resilience.

3. Inclusive Environment: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, there's a place for you at HIA. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels.

4. Success Beyond the Mat: At HIA, we prepare our athletes for success both on and off the mat. The skills and values you learn with us will stay with you for life, helping you excel in any situation or environment.

Don't miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Visit highintensityathletics.com to sign up for tryouts and take the first step towards reaching your full potential with High Intensity Athletics.

Join us and discover what it means to be truly elite.

High Intensity Athletics - Where Champions Are Made.

What to Wear:

• Comfortable athletic clothing to jump, tumble and stunt in soft-soled shoes.

• No long nails or body jewelry.

• Hair must be tied up in a ponytail or bun.

About

High Intensity Athletics is the newest cheerleading and acro and tumbling training program in Hawaii.  We are the program that provides elite training for elite athletes. Our program is invested in developing the whole athlete, not just physical skills but mentally, emotionally, and academically. We are set on producing not just good athletes, but great individuals within the Hawai’i community. HIA is a unique program in Hawaii where you actually learn from athletes that have made the transition to the next level. Instructors are either past or current collegiate and/or all star cheerleaders or acrobatics professionals with an intensive background in high level of training.

Testimonials

High Intensity Athletics has touched many individuals and teams that have reached their next level in cheerleading. HIA is proud to see it's athletes accomplish their cheerleading goals and dreams, if its making their jr high school team, high school team, all-star team, or transitioning to the collegiate level.  They will forever be a part of the HIA Ohana.  Keep leveling up!

Anuhea Keene 

Training with Kainoa was a privilege I am forever grateful for. I learned so much in such a short time period, and always felt safe. When I was scared to try new skills (which happened a lot) Kainoa gave me the confidence to believe in myself and go for it. Four years ago, I never imagined I would be at the level I am now. I am currently a cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, and just won my first national championship title. If it wasn't for all the training I had with Kainoa, I wouldn't have been able to accomplish these things. He is an amazing coach and an even better friend. He truly believes in all of his athletes and pushes them to reach their highest potential. 

The best tip I could give young cheerleaders looking to take their talents to the next level would be to never lose their drive. That determination, that fire, is what gets you through all the tough practices, and all the fear. Continuously remind yourself of your goals and why you're working so hard to accomplish them. Anything is possible if you work hard enough and have the heart to go for it. 

-Anuhea Keene, University of Kentucky Cheerleading, Team USA 

Sacred Hearts Academy 

Kainoa played an essential role in building the Sacred Hearts Academy Cheerleading Program! With his expertise, patience, and dedication to our athletes, they were announced the 2017 Hawai'i State Cheerleading Champions! Thank you Coach Kainoa for not only teaching our girls proper technique and elite skills, but molding them into respectable young women.  We appreciate everything you did and continue to do for our program. we wouldn't be where we are now without you! 

-Cadey Vakauta, Head Cheerleading Coach, Sacred Hearts Academy 

Jeremy Sage 

Coach Kainoa not only taught me elite stunting and tumbling skills necessary to compete at the highest level of college cheer but also instilled in me a championship mindset and work ethic.  It is so apparent how dedicated Kainoa is to the success of his athletes.  Kainoa was flexible and would train with me whenever I asked, before or after college practices and on the weekends.  Training with Kainoa gave me more confidence in myself, my athletic ability and skills as a cheerleader.

When competing or striving to compete at the highest level, great coaching is critical for success.  As my skills progressed while training with Kainoa, so did my passion for cheerleading.  I am so grateful to have had the opportunity train with Kainoa and benefit from his experience and expertise.

-Jeremy Sage, University of Hawai’i

Mariah Tanner 

The private lessons i received from Kainoa are priceless.  Without his help i know that i would not have been abe to achieve the level of skills that i have in such a short amount of time.  i appreciate everything he does, he is such an expert and a true professional in making athletes better.  With all of his coaching expertise, i was able to gain valuable tumbling and stunting skills that will help me on the Acro and Tumbling team at the University of Oregon in the fall. 

- Mariah Tanner, University of Oregon, Acro an tumbling team 

CJ Boullion 

I have had the honor of being coach by Kainoa for about 2 seasons. In that short time, I was able to learn more than I ever thought I could. Not only was I able to learn new skills with the proper techniques, but most importantly I learned how to be mentally confident in myself and my skills. Thanks to the guidance and mentorship of Kainoa, I am the athlete I am today. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I could accomplish the things I have, especially coming from Hawaii. I am currently cheering for Navarro College and Cheer Athletics where I just earned my first Grand Collegiate NCA title AND first USASF First Place World Championship Title. Forever grateful for Kainoa for helping me steer my cheerleading career in the right direction.

- CJ Boullion, Navarro College

Nia Beamon

I began taking private lessons with Kainoa when I started having trouble throwing and learning new skills. Going into my first lesson I was nervous because I knew he taught the best athletes at our gym but I always felt comfortable when we worked together. From time to time I’d have a tough day but Kainoa never gave up on me. His belief in me gave me the confidence I needed to get over my mental block and become a better cheerleader. I am now a collegiate cheerleader and til this day Kainoa is the best coach I have ever had the privilege of working with.

Nia Beamon
Clark Atlanta University

Kaycee Demello

Kainoa is one of the most impactful coaches I have ever met ! When I was first introduced to him, just in a matter of minutes, he got me to throw skills I could’ve never thought I would ever throw in my life. This shows how amazing his coaching is. The amount of progress I’ve made with him in such a short time is incredible. He really gets to know what type of athlete you are and helps you physically and mentally. Transferring to college cheer was one of the biggest challenges i’ve dealt with, it’s a whole new breed of cheer. It was rough and tough but Kainoa really helped me get through it. He built up my confidence, believed in me every step of the way, and was always encouraging. Also, Kainoa ONLY teaches perfect technique. Technique is a very important aspect of cheer as a whole and he really focuses and pushes athletes to have that. I appreciate the time and patience he gives to everyone and I. He pushes every athlete to be the best version of themselves while having fun. I appreciate everything Kainoa has taught me and will teach me in the future!

-Kayce DeMello, Trinity Valley Community College

Amber Goto

Coach Kainoa is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with. His patience and constructive corrections helped to improve my technique and gain new skills. His knowledge of cheerleading and experience as a coach made it really easy to trust him when it came to learning new skills. He helped me accomplish one of my biggest goals, becoming a collegiate cheerleader. I consider working with Coach Kainoa a privilege and would highly recommend that any cheerleader take advantage of the opportunity to have him as a coach. I definitely would not be where I am today without Coach Kainoa!

Amber Goto, University Nevada Las Vegas All-Girl Cheerleading.

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