Mass (m) x Velocity (ν) = Momentum (ρ)

About Us

MVP Academy is located in Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i. The origin of this institution is rooted in Wai‘anae-Mākaha, O‘ahu where the founder – Coach Bubs – was born and raised. The Wai’anae Canal was previously a lush kahawai (river) full of ‘ama’ama (baby mullet), where Wai’anae gets its name: Wai (fresh water) and ‘anae (mature mullet). The mākahā is the gate of the loko i‘a (fishpond) where the ‘ama‘ama would enter. Both Kapa‘a and Mākaha were ‘āina famous for their loko i‘a in ancient Hawai‘i, and the ‘anae (mullet) was one of the abundant species cultivated in this thriving aquaculture system. The water in the loko i‘a is brackish and was contained by a lava and coral kuapā (wall). This wall offered safety for the ‘ama‘ama from predators where they could grow to be strong ‘anae. The athletes of MVP Academy are the fish, pua‘ama, ‘ama’ama or ‘anae – represented by the fish tails in the logo – and the campus, its staff and the community being the loko i‘a.

Mission

It’s the mission of MVP Academy to build momentum towards elite performance through athletic training, physiological education, leadership development and character building. Student athletes benefit from our programs that have a scientific approach coupled with a Native Hawaiian perspective. We provide a safe environment and utilize technology to analyze data, making real-time decisions to maximize potential.

Philosophy

MVP Academy emphasizes proven coaching principles while utilizing technological and evidence-based approaches to optimize each athlete’s potential.

Coaching Staff

Coach Baba Martin

Coach Bubs has been accumulating experience in coaching sports performance since 2009. He has held notable roles as a sports performance coach at Kamehameha Schools at Kapalama (baseball), Kapaa High School (football), and Kauai High School, serving as the Head of Sports Performance. In 2024, coach was honored as the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) Hawaii State Coach of the Year. Coach Bubs holds certifications from the National Sports Performance Association (NSPA), Universal Speed Rating (USR), and NHSSCA. As an alumnus of Kamehameha Schools and the University of San Diego, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering, Coach is committed to sharing his knowledge and passion with the community that he is grateful to call HOME.

Coach Kai Kanoho

Kai Kanoho has been coaching since 2014 and is a proud alumnus of Kapaa High School. He began his coaching journey in his hometown at Kapaa High School, where MVP Academy is based. Kai attended the University of Montana-Western, where he played collegiate football, bringing his athletic experience and passion for sports performance back home to Kauai. As a coach at MVP Academy, Kai is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of athletes through personalized training and guidance. His local roots and collegiate sports experience make him an invaluable asset to the Academy's mission.

Coach Garrett Cintas

Garrett Cintas is a Sports Performance Coach from San Jose, California, now living on Kauai. He graduated from CSU Monterey Bay with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology - Exercise Science and holds certifications including NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, USA Track and Field Level 1, and Functional Movement Screen Level 2. He began coaching in 2017. He interned at Leigh High School under Coach Anthony Thomas. After moving to Kauai in 2022 with his wife Kea, Garrett joined MVP Academy in 2023, where his expertise helps guide athletes to Build Momentum Towards Elite Performance.

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