Get to Know: Futi Tavana

FUTI TAVANA

Middle Blocker

6-8, Fr.

Kalaheo, Hawaii - Kauai HS

How old were you when you first started playing?

14 or 15

Where is the toughest place you’ve ever competed?

In Japan when our club team went over there

If you could change anything about your sport, what would you change?

You could play off anything

What is your favorite city to visit?

Saipipi, Samoa

Who is the first person you call after a game?

My Mom

What is the one movie you must have in your collection?

“Hitch”

If you could be a character on any TV show, who would it be?

Will Smith from "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

If you could meet any person living or dead, who would it be?

My great-grandfather, Ah-Chew

If you could have superpowers, what would they be?

To be able to eat all I want and not work out, but still stay in shape

What is your pet peeve?

Waiting for people and being late to things

What is your nickname?

"Big Fute"

Who is the most famous person you have met?

President Henry B. Eyring

What was your most embarrassing moment in a game?

When I jumped up to hit an overpass and completely missed the ball

Do you have any phobias?

No, I don't think so

What would you never be caught dead wearing?

A mullet

What is the best birthday present you've ever received?

A photo of my entire family while I was out on my mission. It helped me out a lot.

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