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Why BYU’s Kalani Sitake Went Home – for the First Time Since Birth

Sitake used the summer recruiting dead period to visit his homeland and reflect on his family roots, according to the report.

  • BYU head coach Kalani Sitake visited the islands during the summer recruiting dead period, marking his first return since he was a baby. The trip allowed the coach to reconnect with his roots.
  • Coaches often utilize the summer recruiting dead period for vacation, leading Kalani Sitake to seize the opportunity to visit the islands for the first time since birth.
  • A group of 9 BYU representatives accompanied Kalani Sitake on the journey, including assistant coaches who joined the effort. The team traveled to the islands to provide support and engage in community service.
  • The BYU contingent assisted local residents with technical work, specifically data entry, during their visit. This support provided essential help to the islands, reflecting the team's commitment to giving back to the community.
  • Kalani Sitake, who played for the Brigham Young Cougars, continues to prioritize giving back to the community. His recent journey reflects a long-term commitment to his heritage and the people who supported his early life.
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Why BYU’s Kalani Sitake went home – for the first time since birth

During the summer recruiting dead period, BYU coach Kalani Sitake returned to his native Tonga for the first time since infancy, leading a group of 50 including players and staff to open the We Are One Tonga Center aimed at boosting remote work and education in his ancestral homeland.

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Winston-Salem Journal broke the news on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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