In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
All-American. National Champion. College Football Hall of Famer. NFL veteran. Rainbow Warriors defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman has spent decades around the game, finding success at every level.
After a decorated collegiate career with the USC Trojans, Thurman was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and remarkably never missed a game during his entire NFL career. As a coach, he's worked with some of the sport's all-time greats, including Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Darrelle Revis, and Stephon Gilmore.
Now in his third season at UH, Thurman shares stories from his playing days, what separates Hall of Famers from everyone else, and how he's adapted his approach to coaching today's generation of athletes.
14 Sept 2026
Kelly Hee
Kelly Hee is the Director of Mental Health Care Services for University of Hawaiʻi Athletics. Hee joined UH in 2020, right in the thick of the COVID pandemic, and as a former NCAA Division I athlete herself, she understands firsthand the demands of college sports. Today, she serves as a critical resource for hundreds of student-athletes and coaches across UH's athletic programs. In this episode, Hee talks about her journey to Mānoa, the growing external pressures facing today's college athlete, and why the mental side of sports can often be more challenging than anything that happens on the field of play.
31 Aug 2026
Chris Brown
Chris Brown serves as the Rainbow Warriors’ associate head coach and linebackers coach.
The Kahaluʻu native and proud Damien alum is remembered as one of the most intimidating and physical defensive standouts in UH history—a reputation he now brings to the players he coaches. Before returning to Mānoa, Brown spent years coaching at national prep powerhouse Bishop Gorman, where he helped establish a recruiting pipeline from Nevada to Hawaiʻi.
In this episode, Brown reflects on his playing days at UH, breaks down his strength and conditioning philosophy, and explains what he looks for in the ideal Rainbow Warrior recruit.
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