Today was a bittersweet day, Tai left Annapolis this morning and has started his journey in the Navy.
It has been a wonderful 5 years visiting Annapolis and being part of his journey. I have made life long friends and will cherish every memory!! Go Navy!!
Thank you
@NAVYCoachKen
for investing in our sons beyond football. We feel so blessed that they had you to guide them and instill in them the truly important things, LOVE/FAMILY. Praying for you and your family; we know that you will always be in their lives!
Proud Momma: This guy
@LavataiTai
finished his Youngster (sophomore) year at the United States Naval Academy! Summer training underway and up next will be signing his military commitment papers and be a 2nd Class (junior) Midshipmen!! 💙💛
#gonavybeatarmy
Last home game is here! Can’t believe how quickly this last football season has gone by! I am thankful he is progressing and could still have an opportunity to get out there by our last game. If not, that’s ok too, he has had one heck of a career at Navy!!
@LavataiTai
Since you were 6 years old
@LavataiTai
you always said you wanted to play in front of 80,000 fans under the lights- that dream just came true !!!
#dreambigworkharder
Yesterday's attendance of 82,282 was the largest attendance at an Army-Navy game since 1974 when 83,246 fans attended the game at John F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Philadelphia. Navy won that game 19-0.
Salute to
@LavataiTai
for competing at a high level last night. He is a true leader and a class act. He never flinched or got upset. We are extremely proud of you. You are a winner in life.
#DrugFreeDontTryMe
Pictures done well are truly a blessing. You can feel the emotions being shared between my son
@LavataiTai
and me. Thank you for capturing this
@Jschad2820
❤️
That’s a wrap!! He is heading back to Annapolis for the start of football camp tomorrow. What a wonderful 6 days it’s been!!! Go get it done, TaiTai!! I love you with all that I am! See you September 3rd!!! Go Navy Beat Marshall!!! 🏈⚓️💙💛
This face says it ALL! I am so proud of every one of our players, but I am a little partial to this
#1
. I love you, TaiTai🥰 and am so proud of you!!
@LavataiTai
I am beyond proud of how this young man of mine handles the pressure!! I couldn’t handle the scrutiny he is under! I love you, TaiTai 💙💙
@LavataiTai
#keepMovingForward
BZ
@LavataiTai
⚓️🏈. You finished your Plebe year; I am so proud of the growth you have had in the past 12 months-I can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks (even though it’s only for a week)You know this momma will be Annapolis bound soon!!!
#GoNavy
Coach Niumatalolo spoke nothing but love for his players yesterday. I hope that kind of messaging continues on because it’s so rare today and really appreciated by the players
Happy 21st Birthday, TaiTai!! I am beyond proud of the man you are becoming. Thank you for being such a tender soul and for never being to big or embarrassed to be a momma’s boy!!! I love you more than Chapo loves his tennis balls 🎾
@LavataiTai
It is such an honor for
@LavataiTai
to be representing the Seabees again in the
@ArmyNavyGame
as he did in 2021! He is wearing the patch in honor of his Great Grandfather, Hugh Donald Toney - WWII Veteran! GO NAVY beat army!
🏈⚓️
@NavyFB
fans, we are going back to Ireland!
#GoNavy
Navy-Notre Dame Football Game to be Played in Dublin, Ireland in 2023; Navy-Notre Dame Contract Extended to 2032
Navy Family:
One of our 2/C Mids lost his sister and stepfather in an accident, and his mother remains critical in Maryland. They were on their way to Annapolis to see him for Thanksgiving from Tampa.
Xavier Arline and Tai Lavatai, senior quarterbacks for
@NavyFB
, have seen success and disappointment, dealt with ups and downs. Arline will start and Lavatai returns from an injury to back up his close friend and classmate in the 124th
@ArmyNavyGame
It was so great to have
@LavataiTai
former head HS Head football Coach
@Coach_McIntyre
with us at the game along with his wife. His former HS QB Coach
@CoachH_Evans
was also able to join us with his wife!! Great fun!
Been a wonderful week in Annapolis. Got to see
@LavataiTai
and meet so many wonderful locals and parents from far and wide!! Hope to be back in October!!
Throw back to your first game as QB in 8th grade
@LavataiTai
“It's Football Day!! The Fruit Cove Flyers take the field at 7pm -grass field Plantation Park tonight! So proud of him finally getting his shot at QB”!!
#LetsGoFlyers
#1
#BlueandGold
Quarterback Tai Lavatai wants to be a better leader and improve running and passing ability during
@NavyFB
spring practice. "Tai came out to practice [Monday] and was a different kid as far as leadership," quarterbacks coach Ivin Jasper said this week.
Happy Birthday 19th my Tai Tai! I love you with all my heart ❤️ and I am so proud of the man you are becoming!! ⚓️ keep killing it and know there is NO limit to what you can achieve - trust the process!!!
#firstbirthdayaway
#proudmomma
@LavataiTai
Such an amazing night! So blessed to be associated with such a wonderful group of football moms. Best of luck on the next step in your journey
@NAVYCoachKen
and Barb!!💙💛