Hawaii Public Radio: UH assistant wāhine volleyball coach on life with dyslexia

Hawaii Public Radio Russell Subiono interviewed Assets Alumnus and University of Hawaii Wahine Volleyball Assistant Coach Nick Castello '07 on The Conversation, which aired on 88.1FM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

The interview and the article are here and below. Click here to listen.

Creating a more accessible and inclusive world for people with dyslexia is the goal of designating October as Dyslexia Awareness Month.

UH assistant wāhine volleyball coach Nick Castello, top, with The Conversation's Russell Subiono.

Dyslexia affects about 20% of people in Hawaiʻi, according to the Hawaiʻi Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. October is also an opportunity to celebrate those with dyslexia who have excelled — like Nick Castello.

Castello grew up on Oʻahu and graduated from Assets School in 2007. He played volleyball at the University of Hawaiʻi and then went on to play professionally in Europe.

Now he’s an assistant coach for the UH wāhine volleyball team. HPR talked to Castello about living with dyslexia.