Former Hilo High star and veteran Division I coach Reed Sunahara has been named the eighth head coach of the Hawaii Hilo women’s volleyball program. Sunahara returns to the Big Island after nine seasons at West Virginia (2015-2023), where he led the Mountaineers to their first NCAA postseason appearance in 2021.
His coaching career includes stints at Buffalo (2014), Cincinnati (2000-2011), and Toledo (1995-1996). At Cincinnati, he compiled a 289-109 record, with eight NCAA appearances, six conference championships, and three Coach of the Year honors. With 431 career wins, Sunahara looks forward to leading his hometown program into the future.