FCK CANCER!!!!

The father of 2016 Olympic bronze medalists Kawika and Erik Shoji has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Coach Dave Shoji officially made the announcement yesterday via an article released by hawaiiathletics.com.

A photo posted by Erik Shoji (@erikshoji) on Dec 4, 2016 at 9:49am PST

A photo posted by Erik Shoji (@erikshoji) on Jun 15, 2014 at 7:30am PDT

A photo posted by Erik Shoji (@erikshoji) on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:00am PDT

“I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few weeks ago but I did not want to announce it and become a distraction to the team..I will be undergoing treatment that will take me away from my everyday coaching duties for the next several weeks. With the help of my team of doctors, my wife Mary, and the support of our family, I am trusting in God to get through this and see what my future holds.” -Coach Shoji.

A photo posted by Erik Shoji (@erikshoji) on Jun 19, 2016 at 11:10am PDT

A photo posted by Kawika Shoji (@kshoji7) on Jul 24, 2015 at 3:48pm PDT

A photo posted by Erik Shoji (@erikshoji) on Dec 17, 2012 at 10:05am PST

The 70 year old head coach just completed his 42nd season with the women’s volleyball team of University Of Hawaii. His assistant coach, Jeff Hall, will oversee the program while Coach Dave is away.

On behalf of the volleyball world, BE STRONG COACH DAVE!!!

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