<p>I heard the following and am wondering if this is a plausible scenario: Athlete completed a recruiting questionnaire in the last year but has no interest in pursueing academy. Athlete is now a junior and declined various invitations to visit the yard. Coach calls athlete and says I contacted your guidance counselor and you are qualified to attend this academy and we would like to make you an offer. Is it likely coach calls upon athlete using transcripts as a bases, and without much insight into whether recruit would meet physical demands of the academy or the medical screening ? Or is it more likely that the story is bogus ? Thanks,</p>
<p>It is possible, although I would venture to say that it would hold true for a select number of blue-chip athletes that are being highly recruited by other D-1 programs, including USNA, and only for select NCAA sports. What is placed on the table is a LOA, meaning an offer of an appointment is assured providing the athlete meets the remaining criteria for admission, including DoDMERB and a nomination.</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>Navy2010 is correct if said athlete is a senior. If said athlete is a junior
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Athlete is now a junior and declined various invitations to visit the yard.
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most likely bogus - I do not believe for Div 1 (any sport) there can be an offer of an "on site" recruiting visit during Junior year. And the telephone contact is limited depending on the sport.</p>
<p>with all due respect to Profmom, who is always on the money, it may depend on the sport.</p>
<p>lacrosse is a spring sport (which may impact the recruiting schedule), and most of the scouting takes place during spring of Junior year. Most top players pretty much know by then who is interested in them (some have been on the radar screen since sophomore year), and the service academies host top-prospect visits for lacrosse during early spring of Junior year (usually the first home-game of the spring lax season at respective academies), so the above post could fall within the realm of possibility depending on the sport, and I will venture a bit further and say depending on the school- it is my understanding the academies can recruit earlier, but that is based on information that is a few years old already! Again, the rules and timetable may be very different for football, basketball, and even hockey- lacrosse is still not as highly regulated, although it is coming.</p>
<p>Best to take Profmom's advice and make sure to read through the NCAA rules and regs so as not to mis-step!</p>
<p>LOL My Bad! I'm from the south and midwest. We are all about Football and Basketball - (Go Marquette, MSU, Purdue , Illinois and Ohio State - it is kind of a Big Ten thing!)</p>
<p>Seriously though, as a former recruited athlete make sure you know the rules.</p>
<p>^^^ LOL!!!! In my neck of the woods, everything aside from lacrosse is "secondary, optional and conditional!" ;)</p>
<p>Story came from a friend who claims to being recruited in manner described above. I'm also being recruited but not getting the same message. So I am curious to figure it all out.</p>
<p>Story came from a friend who claims to being recruited in manner described above. I'm also being recruited but not getting the same message. So I am curious to figure it all out. academies can treat juniors like seniors or senior ncaa rules apply</p>
<p>much depends on the sport- what are you being recruited for?</p>
<p>This might be the place to ask a question I've wondered. Don't know a thing about lacrosse, but I note that some describe themselves as LAX mom or LAX dad. Now, I'm assuming they're not talking about LosAngeles Airport, right? :confused:</p>
<p>Rather, I'm suspect these are parents of a lacrosse player, right? Well, what I'm wondering is when a student graduates and is no longer on the team does the dad or mom become Ex-LAX? Makes sense, don't you think? ;)</p>
<p>I'll stick with women's syncronized swimming. :eek:</p>
<p>^^^^ only to you.</p>
<p>You are correct in one thing- LAX is lacrosse.
And there are no "ex" lacrosse "parents".
Fans of lacrosse are fans for life.</p>
<p>But here is the irony.
I was on a synchronized swim team back in the day.
Still watch it- occasionally.
Like watching grass grow.
But whatever floats your boat.</p>
<p>Navy vs. Hopkins.
4/18.
Homewood Field.</p>
<p>No better game in ALL of college lacrosse.
Get your tickets early- they sell out fast.
Even faster than Army-Navy football.</p>
<p>Oh... and one final note...
Former navy lax players never stop playing.
They become the Old Goats-
Still host all the Navy lax tailgates- every game, every year.
Still wear the Blue and Gold.
Still face Hopkins each year.
Still have an alumni N-star game each year.
Want to attend those?
Go to Navy</a> Lacrosse (NAVYLAX) - Home</p>
<p>Not sure where you will be watching those synchronized swimming matches- certainly not at USNA- they don't have a team - they do swim and dive, most excellently, and those are worth watching.
Like most other USNA matters, you do have a lot to learn!</p>
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Tournament and Old Goats History
There's a great event held in Vail, Colorado each summer called the Vail Shootout. Without a doubt, it is the best lacrosse tournament in America. Since 1973, the tournament has been host to regional all-star teams from across the USA, reveling in the shadows of the Colorado Rockies. </p>
<p>In 1988, out of respect for aging bodies, a masters tournament began. Restricted to those 35 years of age and older, this division has become a popular reunion for those who realize the impact the sport had in their lives. In recognition of the inevitable, a SuperMaster's Division evolved, for those over 40 years of age who want an excuse to challenge their bodies.</p>
<p>The Navy Old Goats arrived in Vail in 1991 comprised of five alumni and many conscripts. In 1992, we fielded 13 grads and volunteers who knew a stanza to Anchors Aweigh. It took us five years to win a championship. The momentum increased leading to additional titles in '97 and again in 2000, which celebrated our tenth anniversary. Since 2000, the Goats have been competitive losing in the title game in 2001 and finishing third in 2003 and 2004.</p>
<p>This has become a family event as the Navy women look forward to the reunion each year just as much as the regulars do. Our entourage routinely exceeds 100 players, family and friends! </p>
<p>Regardless of our on field performance we celebrate our reunion with opening ceremonial BBQ and close with an awards celebration dinner. Old Goat traditions include Navy songs, great humor, side line awards presentations, and an occasional prank. Picking up the pace, what can be in store for this year?</p>
<p>Come join us so you can add your personal mark on the Old Goats in Vail.
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Sunday Annapolis Capital on the B-MNLHOF opening</p>
<p>Navy won the varsity game 12 - 9 on Saturday and defeated Army 11 - 10 Friday night in the alumni game.
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<p>Looks like **this parent **will be watching lax till the day I die, God willing! :)</p>
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<p>No better game in ALL of college lacrosse.
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<p>34 consecutive wins by Johns Hopkins over Navy. </p>
<p>A more one-sided "rivalry" you'll never find.</p>
<p>^^^ you bet- but you never know, this could be the year! They have come soooo close.... and with the number of games that were sent into OT, certainly not for lack of trying! </p>
<p>(FYI- Lacrosse is the only D-1 varsity sport at Hopkins! Everything else is D-III!)</p>
<p>Anyway- there is always hope! Navy football finally triumphed over Notre Dame in 07 after all....and came oh-so-close in 08! </p>
<p>Like the sign says - Don't give up the ship!!! And NO WAY am I going to miss it when Navy Lax is finally victorious!</p>
<p>On a personal note- the Peyser brothers, who all played for Hopkins, hail from the same HS as our Mid, all AA's, all captains of the team their senior years. The youngest brother, a year ahead of our son, played on the same team, the same starting lineup, and served as captain before passing the baton to our son. I have had to listen to that dad scream "we want more" in my ear for what seems to be a decade now- with his first son, his second son Greg, and up through last year, his last son Stephen. I have had to hear about how how Hopkins beat Navy- "again"- every year. Last year, had to hear it "twice" in the same season. Lovely family- great parents- great kids- but YOU BET I want this one bad!</p>
<p>as a recruited athlete i can tell you that the ncaa offers the service academies the ability to recruit athletes begining the second semester of the junior year as opposed to their senior year due to the lengthy admissions process, this includes on site visits however, they cannot make a "official visit" which means the academy cannot pay for all travel expenses and lodging and food and the candidate cannot stay over night in Bancroft, any other time of visits are allowable though</p>
<p>official visits are permitted after July 1 following Junior year. If attended, it will count as one of your "5" allowed official visits under NCAA rules. </p>
<p>Most coaches will also offer a "top recruit" day, by invitation.</p>