Football head coach Timmy Chang adds Derek Faavi as the offensive line coach at Hawai'i. Faavi, a former player for the Rainbow Warriors, returns home after coaching at USC and Adams State. He brings experience in offensive coaching and player development.

By the Numbers
  • Faavi made 37 career games at center for the Rainbow Warriors from 2002-05.
  • Under Faavi's guidance, the Adams State offense ranked highly in total and passing offense in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
State of Play
  • Faavi returns to Hawai'i after coaching at USC as a quality control analyst.
  • He previously coached at Adams State, where his guidance led to strong offensive performances.
  • Faavi's coaching experience also includes a stint in Japan with the Nojima Sagamihara Rise.
Bottom Line

Derek Faavi's appointment as the offensive line coach brings valuable experience and a homecoming to Hawai'i's football program, enhancing the team's coaching staff with his diverse background in coaching and player development.