Nate Lealao
@NateLealaoSUU
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Husband|Father|Follower of Christ. @SUUFB_ Nickels Coach | Recruiting Area: Northern California-Hawaii | #ELEVATE 🇼🇸 🇦🇸
Cedar City, UT
Joined July 2017
Grateful for my time at Southern Virginia, truly appreciate all the coaches, players, families and relationships I’ve built over the years. I’ve accepted a Defensive GA at Southern Utah. Grateful for @delanefitz for the opportunity and excited to get to work #GoTBirds
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Unfortunate situation with the JuCos in Arizona. As a JuCo product myself, what you did by taking away JuCo football, you are also taking away MORE OPPORTUNITIES. Taking it away from those HS late bloomers, from those looking for a 2nd chance, & those who can’t afford school. .
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*UNSIGNED PLAYERS/Returned Missionaries*.Looking for ALL POSITIONS!. Requirements:.- High Character (LDS Faith Based University w/Honor Code).- 3.0+ GPA/18+ ACT/900 SAT. If you meet these requirements, WE WANT YOU!! Drop your film OR TAG SOMEONE & have your DM’s open 👇.
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Coming Home Bay Area 📍Excited to find some future Thunderbirds #Elevate #BayAreaToCedarCity
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Yesterday, as my first round draft pick in the Lealao family, I’ve selected Maelyn Elizabeth Lealao. 1st, thank my wife, she was amazing & the real MVP. 2nd, thanks to the doctor & nurses for a healthy delivery. Last but not least, Heavenly Father for sending this blessing.
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Bring back West Coast Football! Humboldt State, Azusa Pacific, Western Washington, Sonoma State and other Cal States and UC Footballl. Give more opportunities for these athletes to have a place they can call home.
D-III program cut football to save money. New leadership came in and said they could bring it back if $250k was raised. They went out and raised over 3x what was asked, and now football is being revived at one of California's only D-III programs.
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Recruits think about the following, Do you LOVE Football? Or Do you LOVE BEING RECRUITED? Know the difference.
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First thing I look for in a recruit, CHARACTER. There are tons of great athletes out there, but I am also looking for GREAT YOUNG MEN. If I can’t trust you to represent OUR UNIVERSITY, OUR TEAM, OUR FAMILY, then conversation will be short.
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This football season will be very unique in it's own way. With no spring ball, school being out, this season will be literally be dependent on HOW MUCH YOU ARE ACTUALLY WORKING! It isn't what you say you are doing. Trust me, it will show in fall camp.
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Merry Christmas from the Lealao family to yours! May y’all all have a great day filled with joy and love.
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Here at Southern Virginia, we are looking for Young Men, who want to PLAY AT A HIGH STANDARD, BUT LIVE AT A HIGHER STANDARD! . We are here to build Young Men and help prepare them for life, while also playing the greatest sport on this earth!.
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D2 Safety selected in the 2nd round & a D3 Linemen selected in the 4th. Again, if you’re an IMPACT PLAYER at any level, THE NFL WILL FIND YOU! Tape don’t lie. Love this game #NFLDraft2020.
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Love Recruiting Season!! Get to meet a lot of great young men and their families. Class of 2021, I promise you, y'all won't be overlooked. Keep your mind and heart open to all opportunities and find what best fits you!!.
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Camp Season is around the corner! Come show out and get evaluated by our coaching staff #Elevate
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TO ALL RECRUITS,. Thank you for being patient during this time of transition! I promise @CoachHofmannSVU and I will continue to do our evaluations and reach out to y’all here VERY SOON. Thanks for all the DM’s and comments. And remember, NOBODY CARES, WORK HARDER.
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Blessed to have another addition to the family. Grateful for all the nurses and doctors that helped, Mom is doing great and recovering well. Sister is excited for him to be part of the family. Samuel Aviu Lealao.10.5 lbs, 22 inches
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During fall camp, it’s early mornings and late nights. But, when I get to head home a little earlier, I walk in and the first thing I hear is “Dada” from my daughter. She comes out, runs and hugs my legs. Just washes everything away and allows me to be in the moment.
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#MissionaryMonday these are some of the SVU LBs currently serving a 2 year church mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints! Grateful for these young men and their example to go and serve. Currently serving in Philippines, Colorado & South Carolina.
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I turned in the rental car and drove over 1,500 miles in a week, finding some BALLERS, & Arizona DIDN’T DISAPPOINT!! . Thanks to the coaches & families for allowing me to come talk about what we got BUILDING at SVU!! Be back soon AZ. #KnightsEdge #SVUFootball.
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Jim Thorpe shoes were stolen right before he was competing in the 1912 Olympics. He found some shoes in the trash, had to double sock one shoe because it was too big. He still won 2 Gold Medals. Don’t let the circumstance determine your outcome of what you want to accomplish
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Eccles Stadium in Cedar City was the place to be today!! Great showing from the community, the students and the alumni! Thunderbirds Up #Elevate.
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I made a commitment to the team, that I will GIVE UP SODA til January 1st! If I fail, myself & the rest of the Defensive staff will run the conditioning test! #CommittedToTheCause.
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My heart goes out to ALL the athletes out there trying to play out there senior year of college/high school, I feel for you. Nobody could've imagined this is how your season would've ended. I hope you find peace in knowing that you have made an impact for your team & school.
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Visiting schools in Salt Lake County!! Excited to meet some future Knights ⚔️.
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📍Salt Lake City. Drop me a link/name. Here still recruiting ‘22 Young Men & also here meet some ‘23! #Play4YourBrothers #SVUFootball #ClassOf22.
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One of the things I love the most about being Polynesian is the love shown when seeing or linking with other polys. Coaching is no different, seeing @CoachAtuaia @d_fiefia @CoachBojay @CoachTuioti92 last few days it’s awesome to be around!.
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For those that having standing offers from Southern Virginia, those are still very valid and will make sure that the coaches from SVU will be reaching out to y’all during this transition. Love @CoachJoeDuPaix and what he will do at Southern Virginia. Wish them the best.
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Coach Mulitalo has a lot of passion & love for the game of football. We are excited for what’s to come this next few months and season for that matter. He is also 1 of 3 Polynesian Head Coaches in College Football. Amazing stuff is happening right now @ SVU. Come see for yourself
BREAKING: Super Bowl Champion Ed Mulitalo named Head Football Coach at Southern Virginia 🏈.#svuknights #svufb
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This team EARNED that win today!! Fought back tooth and nail, didn’t allow anything to break their stride. These young men played for their brothers today. This team has come quite far and we still have quite a ways to go! But I’m excited to be on this journey with them.
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Always looking to challenge our young men in every aspect of being a student athlete. The DB’s as a group came with a 3.1 GPA! With 7 DB’s above a 3.5+. Proud of these young men.
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I witness that Heavenly Father knows you and is aware of you. I know that Jesus Christ is my Lord & Savior. That is only through Jesus Christ that we can return to live with our Heavenly Father again. Families can be together forever. Blessed to have this knowledge and witness.
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August 1st means 1 thing!! FOOTBALL IS AROUND THE CORNER. Less than a week til Fall Camp starts! I’m PUMPED.
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And the saying goes, Nobody Cares, Work Harder. And that’s what I intend to do.
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I sure appreciate the players and coaches that always show love when coming by! Olympus, Brighton, Alta & Jordan are some great programs led by some great men and it shows in their players!.
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Not how you start, it’s how you finish. So proud of our team and the adversity they faced and their constant response to fight back. Great win Knights.
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WHAT A DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCE!! Couldn’t be more proud of our guys. Love these young men and their efforts. Like I said before, I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY!! We building something different out here, come see for yourself!!. #SVUFootball #BurnTheShips.
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There is a DIFFERENCE between GOING TO WORK & WORKING!! What’s your mentality
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What a season. May not have been the way we wanted. But, what Coach Mulitalo is trying to build here at Southern Virginia is something that you can take pride in!. Thanks Coach @EMulitalo for your leadership, love & passion for the game!!.
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Love what they have done and what they are currently doing for the culture 🇼🇸 🇹🇴 🇦🇸 . Also add our Head Coach @EMulitalo in respects of 3rd Polynesian HC & Only Polynesian HC in D3! What a time to be alive.
Today’s Navy-BYU game is a historic one for our people. It’s the first time a game will be led by two Polynesian head coaches. @NAVYCoachKen & my cousin, Coach @kalanifsitake , helped pave the way for guys like myself & I’m forever indebted to them & their example.
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You have 2 choices when faced with adversity. 1. You wallow in it & blame circumstance. 2. You can face, fight it and find a way to overcome it. You control your own destiny. Whatever you choose will help set your standard of living.
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My fiancé was talking about the new #AvengersEndgame movie and how it is 3 hours. I told her, I have been going to church for 20+ years for 3 hours on a Sunday, this will be a cake walk.
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Tomorrow I will be fasting and would love to invite you to join me in this worldwide fasting.
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Come and show us that you want to become a Thunderbird!! Use the QR code to sign up for a camp. See y’all there
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801 BOUND!! Excited to head down to Utah County & find some great young men. Let me SHOW you what we got going on in Buena Vista, Virginia!!. #SVUFootball #BurnTheShips.
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Had a great week in the 801! A lot of great schools, coaches and young men. Definitely be back in a few weeks after the holiday season. If you feel you missed out, DM Me, you will be evaluated and will be contacted from there! UT➡️VA.
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We need to have that CSM & Iowa Western JuCo National Championship Game 👀👀.
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If you are a football person please join the challenge of posting a football photo. Just one picture, no description. Please copy the text in your status, post a picture, and look at some great memories/pictures
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Here in the Gila Valley, on my to see some recruits. Had some extra time decided to pull over and walk around the Gila Valley Temple. What a beautiful sight. Faith. Family. Football. Those 3 things help shape who I am today. If that’s who you are then SVU is for you!
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One thing I love about recruiting, RELATIONSHIPS! Players, coaches, families. Whether you come play for us or not, I will always root for you to be successful! @knight_ftbl . #PlayForYourBrothers.
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Just got one of the best calls!! GOT A SOLID COMMIT FROM THE 801!!
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Certain situations or outcomes suck when it’s out of your control. But, one thing that we can control is our response!. NOBODY CARES, WORK HARDER.
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At SVU we are in the business of leading & building young men. Here we had an opportunity for our young men to serve at the local food kitchen. “. That ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.” - Mosiah 2:17
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When I say Christmas came early with these commits!! Adding more than some talented athletes here. We have some amazing, ambitious, driven young men. All about building young men, not just developing athletes #SVUFootball #Wolfpack.
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It never has and never will be about the actual adversity we are in but how we respond in that moment shows us who we really are!.
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LOOKING FOR VISIONARY YOUNG MEN! Young men that sees themselves being successful. Young men that see themselves graduating. Young men seeing themselves working hard day in & day out. Young men that see themselves outside their comfort zone. #SVUFootball #BTS.
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Winning will never be the arrival of our destination. This is a special group of young men here!! Couldn’t be more proud of our guys, for their effort and their heart. Thanks for believing & buying in, THIS WILL ONLY GET BETTER, I PROMISE!! . #SVUFootball #BurnTheShips.
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Out here still recruiting ‘22 Seniors/Transfers! Headed to📍Dallas, TX for the week.
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What’s done is done. Now how do you respond to adversity?!.
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ATTENTION ALL DECEMBER GRADS/MID YEAR TRANSFERS, RETURNED MISSIONARIES, GUYS LOOKING FOR A HOME TO PLAY. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ DROP YOUR FILM & INFORMATION!! LEAVE YOUR DM’s PUBLIC SO WE CAN MESSAGE YOU.
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CALLING ALL UNSIGNED & FUTURE RECRUITS!! Come & showcase your talents and skills April 25. This is literally open to EVERYONE. Requirements are on the bottom, if any other questions, DM Me!.
Calling all 2020, 2021, and 2022 to come out to Southern Virginia and show what you got! Come be evaluated and see what #KnightNation is all about! #BeAKnight
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Listen to the message, not the tone!!.
I need ALL ATHLETES to watch these two professionals playing at the highest level of their sport! Look at the eye contact, body language, humility, respect, and willingness to learn as their coach passionately holds them accountable for their mistakes. Be coachable!
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RECRUITS: THESE TEST ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT as your off season workouts! I know Seniors that haven’t even taken these yet. JUNIORS & SOPHMORES I would start looking to take these ASAP!
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I am a witness that Families Can Be Together Forever. Grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and blessed beyond measure to have this knowledge and testimony.
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I will say this, if you are a BALLER, DAWG, whatever you want to call it, at any level D1, D2, D3, GO WHERE YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT!! Promise you, you will get noticed. Love the competition here.
D-III vs. SEC. Here is @SJUFootball OL Ben Bartch’s first 1-on-1 rep of the @seniorbowl against @AlabamaFTBL EDGE Terrell Lewis, a potential first-round pick. Bartch moved up multiple rounds in Mobile last week. The stage wasn’t too big for Bartch. 💪. #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE
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Got ourselves one heck of a ball player coming out of Southern Utah!! This is gonna be somebody to look out for. #SVUFootball #BurnTheShips ⚔️.
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CALLING OUT ALL 2020, 2019, TRANSFER UNSIGNED DB'S!!! If you are still looking for a home, with a GREAT COACHING STAFF, GREAT ACADEMICS, & A GREAT ENVIRONMENT . DROP YOUR FILM BELOW!!.
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Hey everybody, players, commits & recruits. Make sure you follow @CoachTySVU student assistant here at SVU!! Proud of his faith, Loves Family and loves football!.
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Happy Birthday @neildavis3310 One of the best to ever do it! The epitome of Southern Virginia Football. GREAT BALL player & even GREATER person #BTS
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4 players got Knighted Today with the Takeaway sword!! .- Jacob Taloa.- Caleb Sturges.- Justin Mitchell.- Josh Newman. It was a great team win!!.
Great win by the @svuathletics football team today! @NateLealaoSVU used our turnover sword to knight defenders left and right today! @CoachDanDuPaix @CoachHofmannSVU @Hugie31 @KeatonEpps @EMulitalo
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Working hard doesn’t guarantee you anything. It doesn’t entitle you or owe you anything. You hope for the best & hope it’s good enough to do what it’s asked of you when that time comes. But, what if you fail or it’s not good enough, what’s next?.
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One of the first days of fall camp, my head coach at the time @Coach2J talks about the 7 P’s. Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Have a vision, create a plan and work until you have accomplished your goal #SVUFootball #BTS.
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Understand there is NO MIDDLE GROUND. Either you’re working to get BETTER or you’re waiting to get BEAT!!. The crazy thing about it, everyday you wake up YOU HAVE A CHOICE!! Choose wisely. #KnightsEdge #BurnTheShips.
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Either you COMMIT & BUY IN or just enjoy spectating with everyone else. Either way you are making the choice.
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Take advantage of the opportunities you have in everything you do. You never know when your next opportunity will come around.
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- 4th Most Draft Picks by FCS school since 2013.- Only FCS Program in the West Coast ranked among Draft Picks since 2013. Come to Southern Utah and BECOME THE NEXT GREAT TBIRD
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Super proud of my guys tonight!! Great things are happening, excited for this journey!!.
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Mark your calendar folks, football is happening in Buena Vista September 12. There will definitely be a different vibe in the sky, but I am excited for journey ahead #KnightsFootball
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Bring back Azusa Pacific, Humboldt State, CSUN, and other Cal State-UC football programs! Give more opportunities for the athletes in California and surrounding areas.
We need to protect the west coast D-2 football programs at all costs.
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The WILL TO WIN, means NOTHING if you don’t have the WILL TO PREPARE.
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Will always be proud of my Polynesian Heritage & Culture. Love the small Polynesian community we have here at Southern Virginia University!.
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There’s a lot learned today in who we are and how we respond. Today wasn’t our day and with our backs against the wall and nothing going right, we still have some fight in us. There’s no where else I rather be than here with this group of young men!! . #SVUFootball #BurnTheShips.
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2020 SVU Knight Schedule just dropped! Beyond excited for what to come this fall. Looking forward to seeing the team come August #GoKnights.
We can’t wait for Knight Football to kickoff this fall! Check out the full release 👇! Go Knights! 🏈⚔️.#svuathletics | #svuknights | #svuedu | #ncaafootball
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