Motivation with a Purpose: The Underdog Approach

Viliami Tuivai

Viliami Tuivai “Coach V”, is quickly developing a reputation as one of the most exciting and practical motivational speakers in the country. His high-energy approach, clarity, and passion for success and life itself, is helping his audiences realize they can be successful in all of their life endeavors. Tuivai was born in Tonga before moving to Pomona, California where he was thrust into an entirely new culture and language. With hard work and a determination for success, he overcame those barriers and became the first person in his family to attend college. He not only attended UC Davis, but excelled as a starting linebacker on the football team and graduated with a degree in Sociology. Upon completing his football career and graduating from UC Davis, Tuivai decided to focus his talents and passions on coaching football. After volunteering his time as a linebackers coach at his alma mater, UC Davis, he accepted a graduate assistant coaching position at Boise State University. In 2006, he became the linebackers coach for Boise State. That same year, the Broncos shocked the world by defeating Oklahoma in the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

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