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Executive Director

My name is Freddie Va’asili Jr and I’m the Executive Director of the Talofa Sports Academy. My family and I very excited to provide this new opportunity for the young athletes of the Bay Area. We have over 25 years of experience playing, coaching and teaching youth sports. I have coached basketball, football, volleyball and softball at the youth and high school level.

One of the most rewarding moments for me is introducing a new sport to a young kid or teaching an athlete a new skill and watching them grow and have fun in that sport. I truly believe that teaching these young athletes the basic fundamental skills of sports is becoming a lost art.

My goal at TSA, is to provide a fun environment for these athletes to experience multiple sports while also providing them with the much-needed basic fundamental skills that they will need to excel in sports and in life.

I look forward to working with all of the future TSA athletes. Let’s get to work!

Coach V

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Flag Football, Basketball

With nearly a decade of experience working with the young athletes through Jumpin’ Gymsters, I’ve developed a deep passion for helping children build their fundamental motor skills while fostering a love for movement and sport.

Throughout my time at JG, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to lay a strong foundation for young athletes, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to thrive both on and off the field.

Talofa Sports Academy (TSA) is the next step in my mission to guide kids on their athletic journey. At TSA, we focus on sport-specific activities designed to help kids transition from the fundamentals they’ve learned from JG to more advanced skills. We are committed to helping every child develop their sports skills, build character, and reach their full potential both as athletes and individuals.

I’m very excited to see the growth and success of all the athletes who join TSA!

Coach JJ

Basketball player posing on indoor court, wearing a black East Bay Pioneers jersey, number 1, standing with one foot on an orange basketball.

Coach Mia Lynne

Basketball, Volleyball

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Jr. Coach Lillie

Adaptive Basketball, Baseball