National powerhouse football program, St. John Bosco, is off to as hot a start as anyone in the country. They’ve demonstrated the ability to put up big numbers on offense and squeeze their opponents on defense. The main driving force behind Bosco’s success offensively has been the play of 2026 QB, Matai Fuiava.

Matai had an incredibly active summer, visiting schools such as: Kansas State, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, Florida State, Florida, Miami, and Oklahoma. While several schools have expressed interest, UNLV is the only school to offer him so far. When asked about the school showing the most interest, Matai was sure to bring up UNLV: “I would say UNLV has shown the most interest because they’re my only offer. Other schools are waiting for additional film on me.” Although other programs have expressed some interest, Fuiava made it clear that he does not intend on taking visits during the season: “I am not planning on taking any visits during the season. I’m staying locked in week by week to be able to perform at a high level.” Look for him to get active after the season comes to an end.

The recruiting process can be quite consuming. One second, a kid is unknown with little to no offers and then, all of a sudden, every school comes calling looking for your time. “The main thing I’m looking for in a program is building a bond with the coaches and being in an offense that will maximize my skillset”, is what Matai had to say when asked about what he’s looking for in a program. He knows what it is he wants out of his recruiting process, which will make it much easier to decide who he wants to pursue.

It’s important to understand the role that the high school has to play in helping kids get into college. You have to keep in contact with the coaches, answer messages, help schedule visits, make sure the grades aren’t slipping, etc. Matai made sure to express the role that the coaches at Bosco have had in getting his name out there: “Bosco alone is a big name, so we always have eyes on us. Our coaches do a good job of getting our names out there and selling us to the coaches.”

Going forward, Matai is someone coaches all over the country should take notice of. He has a special ability to put touch on the ball to get it over underneath defenders. If opposing teams play man, he places the ball in spots where only his receivers can make a play on it. When under pressure, he can escape the pocket and pick up yardage with his legs as well. Expect his recruiting to catch fire after the conclusion of the season.

Written By: Eric Christian (aka Coach E)
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