Iloa Kaio

PUNAHOU SCHOOLLettered four times in football and track.Recorded 85 tackles, including 57 solo and 11 tackles for loss as senior.Forced three fumbles, added three pass breakups, one interception and one sack.Most Valuable Defensive Player.Member of two conference championship teams.Earned PHS Athletic Award of Honor.Earned Scholar-Athlete recognition at PHS. PERSONAL INFORMATIONSon of Brandon and Arica KaioMajoring in exercise science. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?I chose Linfield because of the feel of community it has. When I went on a visit, I noticed how everyone was friendly with each other and how everyone knows of each other which gives me the same vibe that I have from high school back at home. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?I know that Linfield has a long tradition of winning, especially in football. With that being said, I want to be a part of keeping that tradition alive and make sure that Linfield University continues to be known as a winning university. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?Sports have helped me be a better person because it teaches me life skills that I wouldn't necessarily get from a classroom. It taught me how to work with others, create new friendships, and discipline.