Hawaii Pacific University Women's Soccer

Originally from California, Artigue returns to Oahu after serving as the assistant coach for the HPU men’s soccer team from 2020-2023. In that span, the Sharks were crowned 2020 Hawaii Pod Champions, followed by a top-4 finish in the PacWest with an impressive 6-2-2 record in conference play. Former Sharks captain and perennial All-PacWest Conference Selection, Gerrit Arzberger, had this say about their time together, “Coach Connor is an exceptional leader who brings a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to his coaching. His primary focus is always on player development, ensuring that every athlete improves daily while laying a strong foundation for long-term success. He is highly professional, approachable, and deeply invested in fostering meaningful relationships with his players, striking the perfect balance between being supportive and maintaining the authority necessary to lead a team effectively”. In addition to his work at HPU, Artigue worked diligently in the Hawaii soccer community for over a decade. In 2014, he founded an after-school youth soccer program that partnered with over 50 schools and public parks to serve 2,500+ students a year. He also served as the Advancement Director for a local club soccer program and as a head coach for the Hawaii Olympic Development Program. In 2021, Artigue signed with the Seattle Sounders Futures Academy and served as a scout for the MLS team in their “Homegrown Territory” of Hawaii. He has proudly placed several top local Hawaii players in the professional youth academy, many of whom are still with the club today. For the last 2 years, Artigue has been gaining invaluable experience coaching in San Diego, CA. Leading two teams that compete in the MLS NEXT, he has battled weekly at the highest level of youth soccer in the country while continuing to develop elite talent. In just two years, his teams have promoted a remarkable twelve players into professional academies in the US, Mexico, and abroad. In 2024, Artigue made his professional coaching debut in the US Open Cup, where he served as the assistant coach for Redlands FC. Competing in the USL2, Artigue was in charge of match analysis and opponent scouting for the club. Artigue graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UCSB and recently earned his US Soccer Coaching B-License. He currently resides in Kaimuki with his wife Jessica, who is a talented baker and pastry chef, plus their two dogs Bella and Dexter. When his not on the soccer pitch, you can find him competing in any number of his hobbies and athletic endeavors including golf, pickle ball, basketball, and of course, surfing. "I've been lucky to call Hawai'i ‘home' before, and I am thrilled to return to this special island and soccer community. It is an absolute honor and privilege to be named head coach at HPU”, says Artigue. “I look forward to representing the university and building a positive winning culture. There will be a clear identity to our team that will fight, compete, and succeed on and off the field. I can’t wait to get started. Go Sharks!”

With over a decade of coaching experience in athletics, Kevin Schwarz has played a pivotal role in the development of numerous athletes, guiding them to remarkable achievements both on and off the course. Notable highlights include coaching a Cross Country All-American, an Outdoor Track 5-K All-American, and Indoor and Outdoor Track 800m All-Americans. However, Kevin Schwarz finds greater fulfillment in the collective successes of the teams under his guidance. One such moment was when the 4x800 Women's Team at Cincinnati broke the school record, showcasing the power of teamwork and dedication. Rooted in the mentorship Kevin Schwarz received from their own coach during their student-athlete days, they prioritize instilling values of integrity, resilience, and compassion in every athlete they coach. Drawing from their extensive coaching education and certifications, Kevin Schwarz brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, focusing not only on the technical aspects but also on building meaningful relationships with student-athletes. With a year spent as a Graduate Assistant at HPU during the 2017-2018 school year, Kevin Schwarz honed their coaching skills and refined their approach. Today, they continue to aspire to be the kind of coach they were fortunate to have, creating a culture of growth, camaraderie, and achievement on and off the course.

Sarah Inafuku joined the women’s soccer coaching staff at Hawai‘i Pacific University as an assistant during the Fall 2021 season.  The former Waianae High School soccer standout returns to the islands after spending six years in Arizona. Inafuku attended and played for NCAA Division I Grand Canyon University of the Western Athletic Conference as an attacking midfielder and forward.  Inafuku, an Academic All-WAC selection, graduated from GCU in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.  Following her time at GCU, Inafuku used her final year of eligibility while pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Ottawa University Arizona. Inafuku helped the NAIA program complete one of their most successful seasons and an appearance in the NCCAA championship match, while obtaining All-GSAC, NCCAA All-Tournament, and NCCAA and USCA All-America first team honors. She scored 10 goals during the 2019 campaign and led the Spirit with nine assists.