What sports should I participate in to help for admission to the Academy?

[peterdoyle]

I'm entering high school this year, and I was wondering what sports I should participate in during high school to help for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy. Academically, I have a strong background, and during my freshman year, I will even be taking an honors chemistry course designed for juniors. I know that the Naval Academy will prefer me doing something that I love, but I have no experience in any of the sports that my new school offers, and I want to pick up a new sport in high school. With that said, which sports from this list should I participate in during high school to help me for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy?

These sports are the only ones offered at my school.

[Choose One Sport Per Season Only From This List (Assume you have equal or no experience in any of these sports)]

Fall Sports Season
- Cross Country
- Soccer

Winter Sports Season
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Wrestling

Spring Sports Season
- Lacrosse
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Golf

Also, please explain why you would choose the specific combination? Thank you very much.

 

[time2]

Suggest you post your questions on the ONE academy forum you are most interested in.

 

[futuremid]

I'd say cross country, swimming, & lax.
You can't do track & field in the spring?

 

[Northstream]

Previous Experience

many sports take years to develop needed skill sets, you can't get those back. pick a running sport, a little talent and a ton of hard work will pay better dividends, but you have to enjoy whatever you do or you will quit or get bored.

 

[JJaeger]

xc for running, swimming 'cause it's the navy after all, and lacrosse b/c it's the most running and no t&f