Our Story
ABOUT US
♥Excellence impresses. Devotion inspires.
Our Story
Basketball Devotion Hawai'i was founded by Olympic Bronze Medalist and 3-Time Olympian Dajana Butulija.
After more than twenty years competing, coaching, and leading at the highest levels of international basketball, Dajana saw firsthand how sport can transform lives.
Basketball opened doors to highest education, leadership opportunities, lifelong friendships, and experiences around the world.
Today, Basketball Devotion Hawai'i exists to provide those same opportunities for the next generation of girls in Hawai'i.
Our Mission
To empower girls through sport by developing:
Meet the Founder
OUR FOUNDER
Professor of Sport
& Physical Education
- ●3-Time Olympian (2x Player, 1x Coach)
- ●Olympic Bronze Medalist (Rio 2016)
- ●European Champion (2019, 2021)
- ●Serbian Women's National Team Coach
- ●Professor of Sport & Physical Education
- ●Founder & President, Basketball Devotion Hawai'i LLC
Dajana Butulija
A professional career spanning Europe, the Olympics, and international coaching now dedicated to serving Hawai'i's young women.
Dajana's journey from young athlete to Olympic champion to educator and mentor gives her a unique perspective on what it takes to develop not just great athletes, but great human beings.
— Dajana Butulija
EuroBasket
EUROPEAN CHAMPION
Rio 2016
OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST
Program Benefits
WHAT GIRLS GAIN
The Journey
MY ROAD
Young Athlete to Basketball Devotion Hawai'i
Young Athlete
World U19 Silver Medalist
European Champion
Olympic Bronze Medalist
Professor of Sport
National Team Coach
Mentor & Leader
Basketball Devotion Hawai'i
What Sets Us Apart
THE DEVOTION DIFFERENCE
Basketball Development
Skill training, athletic development, teamwork and discipline led by Olympian expertise.
Leadership Workshops
Leadership and mental performance sessions led by psychologist Irena Andjelković.
Olympian Mentorship
Real stories, life lessons and guidance from Olympians and elite athletes.
Executive Women Leadership Series
Conversations and leadership lunches with Hawai'i's accomplished women executives.
Parent Education
Supporting parents with tools, education and resources to help their daughters thrive.
Community Impact
Building confidence, connection and character to strengthen Hawai'i communities.
Who We Serve
Girls ages 14–20
All skill levels welcome.
Athletes from schools, clubs, and communities across Hawai'i.
For Schools
For Parents
Support Our Mission
Join Our Movement
Together we can develop complete athletes, build future leaders, and create a lasting impact in Hawai'i.
Building Strong Girls. Developing Leaders. Impacting Hawai'i.
Excellence impresses. Devotion inspires. — Dajana Butulija