Great news for aspiring Samoan athletes this weekend as the American Samoa Football Academy and Medical Mission headed by former Hawaii and current SMU head coach June Jones kicks off its second year.

In addition, the creation of the Samoan ‘Ioe (Yes) Foundation, will assist in ongoing efforts for Samoans:

Sapolu also announced the formation of the Samoan ‘Ioe Foundation. The organization will be led by Sapolu, Thompson and Mayor Mufi Hannemann, who proclaimed yesterday “Samoa ‘Ioe Foundation Day.”

Among the foundation’s goals will be to build football fields and provide equipment. Sapolu said Jones has been in contact with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL owners in trying to raise support for the foundation’s efforts.