Mataitoa was born on May 14, 1996 in Leota. Some of his childhood dreams included becoming a marine biologist, being on television, being taller than his grandma, going to college, and becoming President of the United States. Family, especially his uncles, bradah, grandma, mother and father, and cousins, are very important to him. He won three football championships in a row and received awards from his school and community for his achievements in sports and community service.