Notes & Quotes: Danny Alvarez ready for season debut at OUTRIGGER Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball team opens the 2026 season Thursday at the OUTRIGGER Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic at Queen’s Beach, and first-year head coach Danny Alvarez made it clear during Monday’s media availability — the expectations haven’t changed.Championships are still the standard. The only difference is the stage is set immediately.