Hawaii Pacific University Acrobatics and Tumbling

Daisha Paulino, the Head Coach, leads the Hawaii Pacific University Acrobatics and Tumbling staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) competes in NCAA Division II Acrobatics and Tumbling as a member of the Pacific West Conference. Hawaii Pacific University is a private school in Honolulu, Hawaii with 4,921 undergraduates, a 86% acceptance rate and an average net price of $32,204 a year after aid.

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   Find the right coachEmail Daisha Paulino, the Head Coach and Payten Semenske, the Assistant Coach. Hawaii Pacific University has 2 coaches for Acrobatics and Tumbling, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
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   Lead with your numbersPut your strongest acro and tumbling skills, your role (base, top or tumbler) and your height in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
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   Send your videoInclude a skills video with your best passes and stunts, with the link near the top so Daisha can watch without scrolling.
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   Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Hawaii Pacific University typically score 998–1200 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
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   Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Hawaii Pacific University staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.