Congratulations to IMUA-Bred Student-Athlete Nakoa Companion
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 aau BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 aau BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 aau BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 AAU Junior National Championships, where Koa and his team put together an unforgettable run, finishing 22-1 in sets and undefeated in matches to capture the 2026 AAU 14 Premier Junior National Championship in Orlando, Florida
BRONZE MEDALIST AT THE 33RD AAU HERMOSA BEACH NATIONAL PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 aau BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 aau BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Alongside his partner, Greyson Schutz, Nakoa battled through an elite national field to capture a bronze medal (3rd place) at the 2026 AAU Junior Boys Beach National Championships in Hermosa Beach, California.
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 aau BOYS JUNIOR NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Back in Hermosa Beach, Nakoa and his partner, Braden Hansen, went a perfect 14–0 to capture the 2026 AVP Junior Beach National Championship.
Selected for The 1% Elite Setter Invitation
Capture CBVA Cal Cup Title, Earn AVP Nationals Bid
GOLD MEDALIST AT THE 2026 AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Koa was selected and invited to The 1%, the nation's first identification and development program created exclusively for setters. It's an elite opportunity featuring professional evaluation, performance data, and competition with many of the top young setters in the country. https://www.1percentcombine.com
Named to the First-Ever AVP Juniors All-American
Capture CBVA Cal Cup Title, Earn AVP Nationals Bid
Capture CBVA Cal Cup Title, Earn AVP Nationals Bid
Following his undefeated run to the AVP Junior Beach National Championship, Nakoa earned First Team AVP Juniors All-American honors and received an invitation to compete in the inaugural AVP Juniors All-American Invitational at the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier, one of the most prestigious venues in beach volleyball.
Capture CBVA Cal Cup Title, Earn AVP Nationals Bid
Capture CBVA Cal Cup Title, Earn AVP Nationals Bid
Capture CBVA Cal Cup Title, Earn AVP Nationals Bid
At Belmont Shore in Long Beach, California, Koa and his partner, Braden, went undefeated to capture the CBVA 14U Cal Cup & AVP Bid Tournament Championship, earning their bid to the 2026 AVP Junior National Championships.
IMUA STUDENT-ATHLETES #moving forward TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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Junior Indoor Volleyball
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Junior Beach Volleyball
Junior Indoor Volleyball
Junior Indoor Volleyball
Youth Developmental League
Youth Developmental League
Youth Developmental League
Youth Fall Clinics
Youth Developmental League
Youth Developmental League
Special events (A little extra of "aloha" with imua)
IMUA Christmas Extravaganza!
IMUA Christmas Extravaganza!
IMUA Christmas Extravaganza!
Beginning of the season Ohana Christmas Celebration!
IMUA Photo Shoot
IMUA Christmas Extravaganza!
IMUA Christmas Extravaganza!
IMUA End of YEar Party!
IMUA Christmas Extravaganza!
IMUA End of YEar Party!
End of the Year IMUA Student Athlete Awards Recognition Celebration!
WHY IMUA?
Be a part of a unique winning culture with IMUA VOLLEYBALL CLUB. est. 1988
In the Hawaiian language, the word "I MUA" means "to move forward" or "to move ahead" toward a goal. The character of the organization is truly reflected by its team motto "Moving FORWARD with hard work and commitment, striving for excellence!” Our club have been in existence since 1988. IMUA has had a profound impact on the local volleyball community since its inception. In the past decade, there hasn't been any indoor or beach volleyball organization in the Monterey County who has developed and/or produced as many college scholarship student athletes than IMUA!
IMUA Beach Club is comprised of a passionate and dedicated team motivated in growing the sport of beach volleyball. Capitalizing on the heightened and renewed interest in our beloved sport, IMUA will serve as the leader in promoting beach volleyball and will strive to provide the elite platform from which the sport will grow and prosper in our community.
OUR MISSION
At Imua Volleyball Club, we are dedicated to moving forward—Imua—with purpose and passion. We understand that each student-athlete's journey is unique, but our mission remains the same: to prepare them for success, both on and off the court. Whether their next step is making the high school varsity team or competing at the NCAA Division I level, we are committed to helping every student-athlete reach their full potential.
Our time with young athletes is meaningful, focusing not only on developing their volleyball skills but also on instilling life lessons that will serve them in academics and life beyond the sport. Through hard work, discipline, and teamwork, we strive to nurture well-rounded student-athletes who are better versions of themselves with each step forward.
imua athletic foundation
IMUA ATHLETIC FOUNDATION is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization, U.S. TAX ID #27-0198576, COPYRIGHT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It is the official nonprofit arm of IMUA Volleyball Club.
Its mission is to provide a world-class club experience that assist youth in developing the characteristics of citizenship, respect, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and physical and mental well-being through the spirit of organized amateur sports competition at the local, state and national levels. This is accomplished through the corporation's mission statement and policy of teaching youth to strive for excellence both on and off the court. The corporation actively participates in the USA Volleyball Junior program and is organized with the goal of fostering national and/or international competition.
Monterey Beach Open
Produced by IMUA Beach Club, The Monterey Beach Junior Open Championships is arguably the largest most creative junior beach volleyball event in all of Central and Northern California! Every summer the shores of Del Monte Beach is not your normal beach scene. Dressed up with palm trees and music entertainment throughout the day. The positive vibe is truly evident from participants, to family members watching, and individuals strolling by.
Competing for the top team prize...the best junior beach athletes in all of Central and Northern California will be on showcasing their talents at the annual Monterey Beach Junior Open Championships!
