Livai is one of 51 coaches from each state and the District of Columbia who were selected to attend the NFL Youth Football Summit held in conjunction with Hall of Fame weekend in Canton, Ohio, from Aug. 6 to 8.

"I always wished I could be there someday," Livai said. "This is an opportunity for me to see people there. It will mean a lot for me.

"I could never afford it on my own. It's a great opportunity to see it and share the experience with some kids."

Livai said there are so many great players in the Hall of Fame, he probably "won't get to see everything I want to see." But one of the first things he'll look for is the display of former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown because Livai says he's a "diehard running back." He'll also check on anything with a local or Polynesian connection.

"Those kinds of things will draw my interest," Livai said. "There's many different things to look into. Half of it, I don't even know what to expect. It will be interesting when it's all done."

The trip is part of being recognized as the state's coach of the year by the NFL.

"It's a tribute to him for what he's been able to do with our youth and helping them to achieve even more coming from a country school," said Kahuku athletic director Joe Whitford. "He's opened some doors for a lot our of kids. He's a good representative of football, especially working with all different types of student-athletes and being able to bring them all together."

Aside from the 51 coaches, there will be youth coaches and supporters of youth and high school football in attendance.

The summit features educational seminars designed for the youth coaching community. Several football experts and former players — including Art Shell, Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Senior Vice President for Football Operations and Development, and former Dallas Cowboys personnel chief Gil Brandt — will discuss topics related to the continued success of youth and high school football.

There will also be leaders in the field of sports psychology and sports medicine. Other topics include using technology, injury prevention, first aid practices, fund-raising, coach-player relationship issues, recognizing talent and tips on inspiring players.

"I'm expecting to meet a lot of people and maybe exchange some ideas and thoughts with other people on how to improve ourselves as coaches," Livai said. "It's not always dealing with X's and O's but as coaches, you fund-raise and we're like counselors and fathers.

"I think I'm going to meet some great people there and I'm going to learn from these great people something that might help me and the kids."