08/12/2026
📣TEAM STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT📣: MEET OUR SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR — RAIS AHO
We are proud to appoint Rais Aho as Senior Strategic Advisor for Marshall Islands Flag Football.
Rais brings decades of experience in athletics, sports administration, and youth development. Before entering public service, he was an All-American running back at Portland State University, where he helped the Vikings compete as one of the top-ranked programs in the nation. During his standout final season, Rais rushed for more than 1,600 yards and 21 touchdowns.
After his playing career, Rais dedicated more than a decade to developing sports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. He oversaw national sports initiatives, served for 10 years as President of the Marshall Islands Athletics Federation, and helped create greater opportunities for Marshallese athletes to compete internationally.
Rais also founded the Sports & Extracurricular Program (SEP) in 2007, expanding organized sports opportunities for students throughout the RMI. His commitment to making sports accessible to every athlete also led him to play an instrumental role in the development of Special Olympics Marshall Islands.
As our Senior Strategic Advisor, Rais will help guide the growth of our program, strengthen partnerships, expand opportunities for our young athletes, and support our long-term vision for Marshall Islands Flag Football.
We are honored to have his experience, leadership, and passion for Marshallese youth helping guide the next generation. 🇲🇭🏈
