KR Academy Coaches

Kekai Rios, born and raised in Hawai‘i, cultivated his passion for baseball during his early years at Kamehameha Schools. He further honed his skills at the University of Hawai‘i, where he played for the Rainbow Warriors. After three seasons, Rios was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Over seven seasons in professional baseball, Kekai dedicated himself to the process, gaining experience with multiple organizations, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. As a catcher, he was recognized for his offense/defensive skills, leadership qualities, and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates.
Transitioning from his playing career, Kekai is now a scout for prep baseball & is committed to giving back to his community by sharing his love for the game through scouting & coaching. He offers baseball and softball training, as well as strength and conditioning sessions, aimed at helping young athletes develop their skills and achieve their full potential.
Kekai has been working in youth baseball since 2017 & has helped dozens of kids get to college.

Codie Paiva has had a very accomplished career from high school baseball to professional baseball. He was a two-time First Team All-State selection as a third basemen during his junior and senior seasons during high school. Codie was ranked the top player in the state of Hawaii by Max Preps in 2015. After completing high school Codie moved on to become a Pitcher at Loyola Marymount University. Codie thrived at Loyola Marymount as a closer and as a starter. In 2019 Codie helped lead his team to a WCC Championship and a bid to a regional. Coach Paiva earned 2019 West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year and 2019 WCC Tournament MVP. He also earned First Team All-Regional team as well as became a Second Team All-West Region selection. After his senior year Codie got drafted by the Marlins in the 2019 MLB Draft. Codie played one full season with the Marlins and then went on to play in the Frontier League with the Quebec Capitales for two seasons. Codie has now moved on to coaching and is specializing in Pitching and also throwing mechanics. He is looking to develop players at any positions to teach them the correct ways of throwing, to increase velocity and decrease chances of injury.

Highly accomplished baseball player and coach, with a career that spans high school, collegiate, and professional baseball. A two-time First Team Hawaii All-State selection, Matthew was ranked the #1 Prospect by MaxPreps in 2016 for Hawaii and was named a 2016 Perfect Game Preseason All-American. After his high school success, he went on to play at Santa Rosa Junior College, a nationally ranked program, where he contributed to the team’s success in the highly competitive junior college baseball scene. Following his collegiate career, Matt played in independent professional baseball, gaining invaluable experience at the next level. Now, as a coach, he specializes in developing players in outfield, infield, and hitting, drawing from his extensive playing background to help players hone their skills and reach their full potential.