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The Big John Manumaleuna 2008 Football Camps kicked off on the campus of Rancho Santiago College. The heatwave wasn’t the only thing beyond a hundred. Attendance at the camp turned out some of the top young prospects from the area including a group of young talented Pee Wee football players from La Mirada. […]

Frank Manumaleuna, a former athlete that I had the pleasure to recruit and
then coach at UCLA has asked if I would submit a testimonial on his big
brother John. John was known as BIG JOHN for two reasons. One, he was a big
man. Two, he had a big passion for his family and fellow […]

A Testimonial and Tribute to “Big John”

I first met Big John and Frank when I was in elementary school. We did not attend the same schools but we did attend the same church. This started a life long relationship of friendship, respect, and love.

Big John’s influence was great and felt by […]

As we go down through the pathway of years, we cover many miles and cross many paths. At times, we might wonder off these paths into smoke and darkness, and we get lost in our journey. It’s then that we need help to get back to a safe place. Big John Manumaleuna […]

Feel free to share your story and memories with us on this blog. Those who have attended any of the Samoan Athletes in Action Clinics and The Big John Foundation Clinics are encouraged to share their stories.

“Big” John came into my life when my older brother Harry was playing
football at Banning High along with brother Frank a young 10th grader at
the time. It was during that summer and “Hell week” was just starting up
with (2 a day) practices that after the morning practice Big John would
have us over the house for […]

Big John influence through the eyes of a coach.
Big John was a giant among men in more than the physical sense. He supported athletes in the areas of South Bay and Southern California.Big John helped changed the face of sports in his area of influence.He was intelligent and approachable but most of all Big […]

Big John.
I only have one word that describes Big John…… EXAMPLE……
John was a great example to me and many others. he taught me how to be strong and stand up for myself. taught me how to love and care for others, how to have patients, how to overcome obstacles, how to take advantage of […]