Dave Nakama

David M. Nakama (born August 9, 1962) in an American baseball coach and former infielder, who is current hitting coach for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

Nakama previously has been head coach at junior colleges Mission and Treasure Valley, Division II San Francisco State, and Division I San Jose State.

Early life and education Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nakama graduated from Kaiser High School. Nakama joined Stanford as an assistant coach under Mark Marquess in 1997.

In September 2012, Nakama was named head coach at San Jose State, his first Division I head coaching job. Nakama's time at San Jose State ended in June 2016, following a 66–162 record in four seasons; San Jose State declined to renew Nakama's contract.

Nakama returned to the junior college level on September 23, 2016, when Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon hired him as head coach.

On July 24, 2017, Nakama returned to Washington to be a volunteer assistant coach for his second stint working under Lindsay Meggs. Following the 2019 season, Nakama was promoted to director of baseball operations.

Head coaching record The following lists Nakama's record as an NCAA head baseball coach.