Swimming at USNA

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Ohioclass

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So I just had my state championship meet and I had a really stand out year. I was hoping to win state, but sadly got 2nd in the 50 free with a 21.03 and 3rd in the 100 free with a 46.59. I'm not a recruited athlete to the Naval Academy, and I didn't really mention swimming too much in my application. Should I e-mail the swim coach and let him know of my times and ask whether or not I'd be able to walk on to the team? Would letting the coach or the admissions office know that I placed so high at the state championship meet boost my application?
 
On the Navy Sports website there is a prospective student athlete forum. Fill it out, introduce yourself and see what happens. Compare you times to some recent USNA swim comps and see if you would competitive. Also, do this because you want to swim at the next level not because it might help an app. Any sport is tough in college, swimming is definitely a tough one with morning, lunch and after school workout.
 
Adding to above, that varsity athletes often loose leave due to team requirements. Pretty sure the swimmers didn’t come home for Christmas, or at least it was an abbreviated leave period. Something to consider.

DS is varsity athlete. He misses a lot with his company. No lunch with his squad. There are benefits for sure but you also make sacrifices. So do it for the love of the sport, for sure.
 
Ohioclass said:
So I just had my state championship meet and I had a really stand out year. I was hoping to win state, but sadly got 2nd in the 50 free with a 21.03 and 3rd in the 100 free with a 46.59. I'm not a recruited athlete to the Naval Academy, and I didn't really mention swimming too much in my application. Should I e-mail the swim coach and let him know of my times and ask whether or not I'd be able to walk on to the team? Would letting the coach or the admissions office know that I placed so high at the state championship meet boost my application?
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They look for swimmers who can add points in the Patriot League championships. I would look top the times from last year and see where you stand. It would not hurt to contact the coaches if your times are close. I would also look at the USA times of other for recruits. Also they look for swimmers who can swim the other 3 strokes. Which I am sure you can.
 
I have a DS and DD that are swimmers at USNA. DD will be a Plebe next year, but DS is a youngster. The teams always need sprinters and your times are competitive. Email the coaches now and let them know you have started the process. They can guide you and if you're a strong candidate, could even help with support at admissions or a recruiting trip. It's a tough sport, but the team's tend to be close and one of the few schools that appreciate swimming as a sport.
https://navysports.com/sports/2018/5/23/sports-m-swim-m-swim-staff-html.aspx
 
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