Hawaiian Punch: Examining The Culture Of Toughness, Camaraderie Infusing U.S. Volleyball
Four of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic team have connections to the Aloha State.
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Athlete Bio#
Height
6'3"
Age
28
Hometown
Kaneohe, HI
Education
Punahou UCLA (2019)
Quick Facts
- Son of Pono and Lisa Strand-Ma’a
- Has three sisters - Misty, Mehana and Maluhia
- Pono was a two-time men's volleyball All-American at the University of Hawai’i (1984, 1986) and played for the USA National Team in 1986. He also played pro beach Volleyball
- Lisa Strand played pro beach volleyball and was a two-time national champion in college at Hawaii in 1982 and 1983
- Micah Lists the NFL’s Tom Brady as the famous athlete he most admires
- Hobbies included bodyboarding and basketball
- Majored in political science
World Championships Experience
- 2017 FIVB U21 World Championship
- 2015 FIVB U19 World Championship (7th)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 bronze)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, bronze (Team - Men)
Athlete News#
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Hawaiian Punch: Examining The Culture Of Toughness, Camaraderie Infusing U.S. Volleyball
Four of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic team have connections to the Aloha State.
