Island Life & Volleyball: France's Louis Sakanoko’s Journey to Hawaii

Discover how French volleyball standout Louis Sakanoko made his way to the University of Hawai‘i and became a rising star for the Rainbow Warriors. From Europe to the NCAA – this is his journey. ‪@hawaiiathletics‬ ‪@NCAAChampionships‬ 0:00 5:30 First discovered volleyball 6:35 Where does boys volleyball rank in France 7:50 path to play volleyball in France w/ no college sports over there * 9:36 France u17 national team for France * 10:40 First time playing for France ** 11:10 First time getting the jersey * 11:50 path to UH ** 13:45 Adjustment coming UH ** 14:50 crazy start ** 16:43 adjustment of play coming to college ** 18:45 The volleyball hook ** 19:55 The Hawaiian volleyball community 20:35 UH Highlights so far ** 21:20 UH Non volleyball highlights ** 22:50 Advice for other France players looking to come play in the US ** 23:30 Pre game rituals ** 24:22 Intro song ** 26:00 Games circled on the calendar 27:25 BYU match ** 28:25 Most Improved part of LS game since coming to UH ** 29:30 Improving LS serve ** 30:10 Resetting ** 31:13 More rewarding Ace or hitting around a 3 man block * 31:40 Least fav Milan drill 32:25 After the season is done ** 33:32 Hawaiian fans ** 35:15 Easiest position in volleyball 36:30 hardest position 37:30 Favorite set to hit * 38:20 Away from volleyball 38:40 Who is next **