<p>Hi everyone,
I am a sophomore in highscool and am just wondering how the recruiting process works for Navy as I really want to go there (Best preperation for becoming a marine). I play lacrosse (middie) and football (DE/TE) and am curious as to how the whole process works. For instance can it help your chances if you have only mediocre grades like at most colleges. Also I have checked the USNA football rosters for the past few years, and it seems that many of their linemen are smaller than other Division I programs, is there any reason for this? I really love both of these sports and I hope that if I am able to get into the naval academy in the future I can play at least one of them, so being recruited for one would make things much simpler. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
rss</p>
<p>The reason why their linemen are smaller than at other Division 1 schools is because of the height and weight requirements of the Navy. Though Navy may be D1, its like in name only you know? USC is D1, but I'd be hesitant to put Navy at the same level as USC you know what I mean?</p>
<p>But yeah, while I wasn't recruited by Navy, I did get an e-mail from Navy water polo asking me some of my stats (fastest swim times, position, etc). On the NASS application, if I remember correctly, you can check a box telling them you're interested in a certain sport. I'm sure if you check lacrosse and football, their coaches will contact you sooner or later.</p>
<p>Being a recruited athlete can definitely help you, however, you still need to meet the minimum requirements of the Academy. If your grades are slightly below the standards, you may be offered a year at the prep school if the coach is really interested. Under the old SAT standards, a score of 1300 was considered necessary for a direct appointment. Grades need to be near the top of your class. Most of those offered appointments have grades in the top 20% of their graduating class. If you are a competitive prospect, contact the coach in your sport no later than your junior year. Give him/her some background of your playing ability including your current stats. Let them know when and where you will be playing over the next couple of years so that they may visit if they are interested. If there is a camp at USNA for your sport, consider attending. Oftentimes the coaches will observe play during these camps and it gives you an opportunity to be seen. Both lacrosse and football are very competitive, high visibility programs at USNA and the coaches are out there developing a list of desired recruits early on in the process. Good luck. The best thing that you can do for yourself is to get your grades and test scores as high as possible. Whether USNA or another school, this will be the single best thing that you can do for yourself to increase your options when it comes time to making the college decision.</p>
<p>There are rather few exceptions to USNA's height and weight requirements. The person who interviewed me told me this terrific story about a guy who was too tall for everything and was recruited for basketball. Pretty much it was kind of like a little engine that could type of story to encourage me despite my vertical shortcomings.</p>
<p>But overall, the academy athletes do tend to be less stocky and sometimes shorter in height but otherwise comparable to other D1 schools. The weight restrictions do not lend themselves to having more muscled but rather leaner athletes. </p>
<p>Of course when you're short the weight limits are much more relaxed proportion-wise. 20lbs is a huge and more visible difference for a 5ft vs a 6ft tall person. </p>
<p>Your high school sports shouldn't be your end-all be-all sports because you might find something you are better suited for.</p>
<p>Visibility in your sports helps a LOT. I used to be a recruiter for my old All Star team and we'd pick kids out from exhibitions and high school competitions. My advice is to show yourself in your given position but show potential in versatility. You're a DE/TE now, but they may make you something else. One of my friends from home was always a forward in soccer but her college made her a midfielder. It doesn't hurt to also have an exceptional something. A kid I know is on (I'm pretty sure) a half scholarship at Oberlin for his field goal kicking skills. He can't run so great but he never misses his kick.</p>
<p>Def go to a sports camp.</p>
<p>Ever hear of David Robinson aka The Admiral? :D</p>
<p>rssnavy: will second the advice posted by USNA mom.</p>
<p>Put together an athletic CV and send it, along with a cover letter, to each coach at USNA. In addition, complete the "prospective athlete" questionairre on the USNA admissions site. Send along your upcoming sport schedule, and any camps you will be attending. Better yet, attend the USNA camp for your sport.</p>
<p>Get your grades up.....even the coaches can't work miracles with the admissions office....so make sure to give them something to work with.</p>
<p>Register with the NCAA clearinghouse for both sports. </p>
<p>Tell your current coach of your interest in attending the USNA....lacrosse, in particular, is a very small community, and you would be surprised at who-knows-who. Everybody knows everybody. And while you are working your tail off in the classroom, make sure to continue to put that best effort in on the field as well. To make yourself very competetive, try for a leadership position on your team.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>BossF51- I think that was indeed the man's name. I remember stories about how he couldn't fit on the bed because his legs hung off and he had to improvise a lot of things there. Amusing stories.</p>