I hope you’re proud of your boy, sis. ❤️ He’s come such a long way, and I know you’re smiling down on him. Continue to watch over your boys and all of us. We got it from here. 🙏🏽❤️ #makemamaproud#ponyup#smu#katoa
Toa you have come a long way. Although Silence doesn't mean you're okay. it's a reflection of the depth of your emotions, a space where you process your feelings without the noise of the outside world. In that stillness, healing can begin, even if it takes time. We love you♥️
.@toa_katoa is special to me.
The last conversation I had with his mother, Si’i, before she passed away 3 years ago, I told her that Toa had a future in college football & would be able to create great opportunities for himself.
That confirmed the feelings Si’i already had in her heart.
I promised her family that I’d do my part in helping Toa in his journey.
Toa was young, brokenhearted, & I would’ve showed a ton of grace had he crashed out.
Instead — he grew up, his grades were steady, never stepped out of line, kept his emotions in check, lost nearly 75 pounds, & was mindful of his role as a big brother.
I don’t know how he does it but I know why he does it.
On his right forearm is a tattoo of his last name, the interior is his mother’s last heart beat, & his left arm is a clock with exact time she passed away.
#MakeMommaProud isn’t just his hashtag — it’s how he intentionally lives his life every single day to honor his mother.
.@toa_katoa is special to me.
The last conversation I had with his mother, Si’i, before she passed away 3 years ago, I told her that Toa had a future in college football & would be able to create great opportunities for himself.
That confirmed the feelings Si’i already had in her heart.
I promised her family that I’d do my part in helping Toa in his journey.
Toa was young, brokenhearted, & I would’ve showed a ton of grace had he crashed out.
Instead — he grew up, his grades were steady, never stepped out of line, kept his emotions in check, lost nearly 75 pounds, & was mindful of his role as a big brother.
I don’t know how he does it but I know why he does it.
On his right forearm is a tattoo of his last name, the interior is his mother’s last heart beat, & his left arm is a clock with exact time she passed away.
#MakeMommaProud isn’t just his hashtag — it’s how he intentionally lives his life every single day to honor his mother.
The “CHEEEHOOO!” yell is what us Polynesians refer to as the “fa’aumu.”
In times of combat, it was a war cry signifying battle readiness or the killing of an enemy.
Today, it’s an expression of happiness, excitement, or feeling hyped up.
When you hear it — just know it’s about to get real, y’all. #PonyUp🐎
.@LusiaLangi joining @CaptureSportEnt as a Social Media Associate is a power move.
Their elite staff specializes in branding, marketing, philanthropic strategy, PR & events for athletes & entertainers.
I love their belief that “Doing good is good business.” #LifeAfterBall
Rhett Lashlee says the SMU OL class is probably the best in the country with who Garin Justice reeled in.
Alludes that (probably) Pupungatoa Katoa is the one you'd like to fight the least.
2yrs Today since you took your last breath Sis & it's still hard🥺 I miss your voice, laughter, wisdom,our conversations & mostly your Love😔😩But l'm forever grateful for the time we did have together. Happy 2yrs in heaven Sis . Love & Miss you😭♥️ #Foreveryousii
Thank you to everyone that was interested in me during my recruiting journey. I appreciate y’all but I want to be clear that my recruiting process is shut down. I just want to focus on my senior season and have fun with my team and enjoy my last year of high school. I’ve committed to SMU and I’m not open to anymore schools wanting to reach out to me. Thank you and God Bless. #TzUp #SMU #PonyUp #HillTop ✌🏽
@RecruitTrinity@Molitoni4@Datgirljkatoa