Waianae football coaching legend Larry Ginoza remembered

Larry Ginoza, the legendary former Waianae High School football coach whose teams became synonymous with excellence on the Leeward Coast, died on Saturday, family members, friends and school administrators confirmed. He was 89. Ginoza built one of the most successful dynasties in Hawaii high school football history during his 20 seasons leading the Seariders from 1965 to 1984. Over that span, Ginoza compiled 189 victories, still ranking third all-time in Hawaii prep football history behind only Cal Lee and Wendell Look. Under his leadership, Waianae captured nine Oahu Interscholastic Association championships and four Prep Bowl titles, establishing the Seariders as one of the state’s premier programs. An Iolani School graduate, Ginoza played under the legendary Father Bray before embarking on a coaching and educational career that left an enduring impact on generations of students and athletes. Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Ginoza was widely respected as an educator, mentor and role model whose influence extended far beyond football. Former Waianae quarterback Michael Beazley, who played under Ginoza from 1977 to 1980, remembered his former coach as a towering figure in the community. “Just a giant,” Beazley said. “Growing up, we all wanted to play for him. He was a sound, solid, principle-based guy. He was always fair. He was strong and tough, but you could feel the love he had for all of us and our well-being. Everything extended way outside the football field. He was a great coach, a great friend and everything. It’s a sad day.” Hawaii News, Hawaii Weather, Hawaii Sports See more of the team that is Working for Hawaii on our website: https://www.khon2.com Stay informed about Hawaii news, weather, sports and entertainment, subscribe to the KHON2 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KHONNews... Check out our morning news podcast: https://khon2.com/khon-2go Sign up to receive the latest Hawaii news in your inbox: https://nxslink.khon2.com/join/6sd/si... Stay informed about Hawaii news, weather, sports, and entertainment! Follow KHON2 on our social channels:    / khonnewshawaii     / khon2news     / khonnews     / khonnews