My son is applying as a graduate of 2027. He has received his nomination. He is on the football recruit list. However since Coach Ken will not be the head football coach. How do you think this will effect football recruiting? Will recruits not one to play at USNA because he is not coaching? Does this make it harder for my son since he made connections with head coach, met him, and attended a camp this past June? Any thoughts? Thank you
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Have any of the other coaches reached out to him?
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In recent threads here about Coach Ken’s departure, a poster commented their son had been contacted by an assistant coach and reassured. If this change is bothering your son, he should proactively call an assistant coach or the acting head coach (Coach Newberry) to discuss any concerns he has.
If the relationship with the coach is the sole reason someone is choosing to attend USNA, their priorities are not in the right order and if they decide to look elsewhere, it is probably for the best. Varsity sports at service academies are different. The goal is a degree and a commission as a Navy or Marine officer, with an expectation of spending at least 5 years in uniform serving after that. Wanting to play a varsity sport and reoresentating Navy in D1 is a co-existing desire and goal.
Coaches move all the time. Coach Newberry has been at Navy a few years and understands the Navy culture and the impact of change.
Resilience, flexibility and adaptability are critical traits in future junior officers. Change is a constant in the Fleet and Corps, and coping with this unexpected change is good practice for your son.
It almost always feels better to act then react. Encourage your son to pick up the phone and call to talk it through. I suspect he will be reassured Navy very much still wants him.
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That's awesome. Asking jokingly....can your son throw a football? Hope he decides to stick with Navy.
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Changes in coaches can mean a change in priorities. A recruit who was important to one coach may or may not be important to another coach. Yes, coaches come and go. But when they do there are inevitably changes.
The good news is that you don’t have to worry about losing a scholarship.
So it depends on how important football is to your DS. Sure, football shouldn’t be the only reason they chose USNA. But yeah, it might be a factor.
The good news is that you don’t have to worry about losing a scholarship.
So it depends on how important football is to your DS. Sure, football shouldn’t be the only reason they chose USNA. But yeah, it might be a factor.
Yes, they have.
Yes, I get that. Thank you
Yes, he can. He can catch a football....he's a wide receiver!
In recent threads here about Coach Ken’s departure, a poster commented their son had been contacted by an assistant coach and reassured. If this change is bothering your son, he should proactively call an assistant coach or the acting head coach (Coach Newberry) to discuss any concerns he has.
If the relationship with the coach is the sole reason someone is choosing to attend USNA, their priorities are not in the right order and if they decide to look elsewhere, it is probably for the best. Varsity sports at service academies are different. The goal is a degree and a commission as a Navy or Marine officer, with an expectation of spending at least 5 years in uniform serving after that. Wanting to play a varsity sport and reoresentating Navy in D1 is a co-existing desire and goal.
Coaches move all the time. Coach Newberry has been at Navy a few years and understands the Navy culture and the impact of change.
Resilience, flexibility and adaptability are critical traits in future junior officers. Change is a constant in the Fleet and Corps, and coping with this unexpected change is good practice for your son.
It almost always feels better to act then react. Encourage your son to pick up the phone and call to talk it through. I suspect he will be reassured Navy very much still wants him.
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Thank you for your kind reply. I appreciate it. I am going to have my son reach out.In recent threads here about Coach Ken’s departure, a poster commented their son had been contacted by an assistant coach and reassured. If this change is bothering your son, he should proactively call an assistant coach or the acting head coach (Coach Newberry) to discuss any concerns he has.
If the relationship with the coach is the sole reason someone is choosing to attend USNA, their priorities are not in the right order and if they decide to look elsewhere, it is probably for the best. Varsity sports at service academies are different. The goal is a degree and a commission as a Navy or Marine officer, with an expectation of spending at least 5 years in uniform serving after that. Wanting to play a varsity sport and reoresentating Navy in D1 is a co-existing desire and goal.
Coaches move all the time. Coach Newberry has been at Navy a few years and understands the Navy culture and the impact of change.
Resilience, flexibility and adaptability are critical traits in future junior officers. Change is a constant in the Fleet and Corps, and coping with this unexpected change is good practice for your son.
It almost always feels better to act then react. Encourage your son to pick up the phone and call to talk it through. I suspect he will be reassured Navy very much still wants him.
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We know this has been a blow to the team and recruits. It’s a family. They will deal.
The difference is with SA admissions cycles, it’s not like USNA can say, no, we are no longer interested. Assistant coaches are firming up and reassuring candidates that they are still interested and want them. That won’t change… which is different than other schools to be honest. As mentioned, reach out to the assistant coach assigned to him and ask whatever questions he has.
Thank you. I will have him do that. I just know the top recruits have already been recruited and then you have those recruits who have a change of mind and don't want to go to the academy. Leaving spots open.
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We need good football players!
Yes, he is sticking with Navy. Hoping for that appointment or recommendation to NAPS. Lots of prayer during this period of waiting.
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My DS, also a football recruit, was contacted by a couple of coaches on Sunday and had a visit here in town yesterday. Seems the word went out to the staff to protect the recruiting class (not at all uncommon in such situations.) I can say that there is a group chat w/the incoming players and from what DS says, their resolve is strong. They are bummed to not have the opportunity to play for Coach Ken but they are still locked in, ready to serve their country, attend the Academy, and play football - in that order! The Brotherhood remains strong.
Worth noting that there are several coaches with long tenure at Navy who will be remaining on the staff. These guys are wired the same way as Coach Ken - USNA mission first, great football guys, and absolute first-rate individuals. Exactly the kind of people you'd want your kids to play for.
Go Navy, Beat Army!
Worth noting that there are several coaches with long tenure at Navy who will be remaining on the staff. These guys are wired the same way as Coach Ken - USNA mission first, great football guys, and absolute first-rate individuals. Exactly the kind of people you'd want your kids to play for.
Go Navy, Beat Army!
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100% - Nomination deadlines have past, and the application deadline will close out soon if it has not already. I would generally think that Service Academies are constrained by policy here and are not as nimble as other colleges who can work in a last minute recruit. With that said, I could also see a case where an exception to policy could be requested and a last minute prospect be run through DODMERB and quietly given a Superintendent's NOM. Something like that would be a one-off and not a full recruiting class.
Whoever is hired will almost certainly inherit the incoming class and make the best with those ingredients with an eye towards next year's recruiting class once they understand what personnel gaps they need to fill.
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I agree. I think the more likely is to NAPS for a late recruit.
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And here’s a fine group to reach out to:
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For this fan, and Navy mom, this is so great to hear!!