Sandhurst Team

[USMANon2025]

My New Cadet DGD was “tapped” to join the Sandhurst team. Supposedly because she passed many men rucking up mountains (she grew up in CO). I’m concerned because she had no military training before going to WP. If she decides it’s not her calling, is there a penalty for leaving the team?

 

[Walman888]

My New Cadet DGD was “tapped” to join the Sandhurst team. Supposedly because she passed many men rucking up mountains (she grew up in CO). I’m concerned because she had no military training before going to WP. If she decides it’s not her calling, is there a penalty for leaving the team?

No. Pretty common scenario. You never know though, she might enjoy it. Many do.

 

[RedDragon]

My son did Sandhurst his 2nd year and 4th year as his company team leader. One thing to note is that some companies struggle to recruit the requisite # of women which I believe is 2.

as a side note my wife and I attended the competition and hands down, was one of the best weekends we had there. I highly recommend attending once if you can.

 

[prospective2019]

No, haha. She can leave the team without punishment. I bet she'll kill it, though.

Only a handful have military training before West Point. Sandhurst is much more of a physical than military competition.

 

[USMANon2025]

Latest report is DGD is enjoying the team. So we'll see.

 

[DDmom]

My daughter was also asked to be on the company team her plebe year. It really is a bit of an honor to be asked as they think you have what it takes. It does require quite a bit of training though so if it starts to interfere with academics she should talk to her advisor.

 

[Goat 965]

DD did it as a Yuk. She got in really great shape. Was planning on as a Cow, but covided.

 

[2020HD]

Sandhurst is tough, but your daughter has chosen a tough vocation. The women can really distinguish themselves on the team if they can pull their own weight. If the company team asked her to join, they think she has what it takes.

 

[Muggle127]

Our son did Sandhurst on his company team as a plebe last year. I think it was one of his favorite parts of plebe year. It also appeared to set him up well for Cadet Field Training and Air Assault school this summer. So while it is not for everyone, if she is interested I think it is a great opportunity.

 

[USMAZoo98]

Curious if your daughter tried out for and made the Black and Gold Sandhurst teams or is on her company Sandhurst team. My son tried out for Black and Gold and he said it was the most grueling thing he ever did. A three day tryout with cutdowns each day. He made it to day three but the last event was his breaking point because it was a surprise event after three hours of grind that ended around 8:00 PM the night before their first SAMI. He went back to his company and immediately signed up for his company Sandhurst team. He is very excited about that opportunity.

 

[USMANon2025]

Believe DGD is on company team. Meanwhile, someone got wind she skied black diamond courses regularly back home. She was asked to interview to be a ski instructor. No word on how that went. What kind of hours does that entail? Afternoons, weekends? Is her 3rd class keeping track of her commitment v. academics?

 

[USMAZoo98]

Believe DGD is on company team. Meanwhile, someone got wind she skied black diamond courses regularly back home. She was asked to interview to be a ski instructor. No word on how that went. What kind of hours does that entail? Afternoons, weekends? Is her 3rd class keeping track of her commitment v. academics?

That's awesome that she was asked to interview to be a ski instructor. Understand that any extracurricular/team is a drain on limited time. I would assume that her ski instructor duties would be much more time consuming in the winter and probably mostly geared towards weekends. Really depends on whether or not the instructors do training during the week.

As for her team leader tracking her, maybe a current yuk on this forum could answer that question better. But ultimately, your daughter is responsible for keeping track of those commitments balanced against her academics and other duties.

Hope she is doing well. My son seems to have fallen into his grove now and is doing well. Not a superstar on academics, but a good all around student, and very motivated to do well.

 

[USMA2026Cadet]

I'm on my ROTC battalion's Ranger Challenge and Sandhurst teams, and I'm wondering what the tryout process is like at USMA. Does it occur at the beginning of the year? How competitive is trying out for USMA Black vs. company teams?

 

[USMAZoo98]

I'm on my ROTC battalion's Ranger Challenge and Sandhurst teams, and I'm wondering what the tryout process is like at USMA. Does it occur at the beginning of the year? How competitive is trying out for USMA Black vs. company teams?

I can only answer based on the feedback from my son who is class of 2025. The tryouts for Black and Gold teams were at the end of the first academic year week. They were a three day tryout with cuts each day. The company teams are not nearly as difficult. My son simply signed up to participate in his company Sandhurst team and was assigned to the team. Some companies may do tryouts, but certainly not all.

 

[DDmom]

That's awesome that she was asked to interview to be a ski instructor. Understand that any extracurricular/team is a drain on limited time. I would assume that her ski instructor duties would be much more time consuming in the winter and probably mostly geared towards weekends. Really depends on whether or not the instructors do training during the week.

As for her team leader tracking her, maybe a current yuk on this forum could answer that question better. But ultimately, your daughter is responsible for keeping track of those commitments balanced against her academics and other duties.

Hope she is doing well. My son seems to have fallen into his grove now and is doing well. Not a superstar on academics, but a good all around student, and very motivated to do well.

Believe DGD is on company team. Meanwhile, someone got wind she skied black diamond courses regularly back home. She was asked to interview to be a ski instructor. No word on how that went. What kind of hours does that entail? Afternoons, weekends? Is her 3rd class keeping track of her commitment v. academics?

I don't know about ski instructor, but my daughter is on the ski team. They have a great time and its super nice that they get to do something outdoors during the grey winter months. If she was a black diamond skier than she would be an asset to the team. She should look into it before committing to be a ski instructor as the time commitment would probably be the similar.