About Eric Shangle Expertise I am able to answer any questions you have concerning the United States Naval Academy
(USNA). I graduated from USNA and have served as an officer in the US Navy. My experience
at the academy, as a student-athlete, and as a naval officer will help me answer your
questions.
Experience
Graduate of the Naval Academy.
Education/Credentials B.S. Ocean Engineering, US Naval Academy, 1997
M.A. Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, 2002
MBA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2005
Expert: Eric Shangle Date: 1/5/2008 Subject: Sport Recruiting
Question Hello, I am a Junior and am very competitive in my sport - competing on a national level. I would like to know if the USNA is able to provide official visits (paid trip to visit coach and team.) Some other very selective schools are hinting at offering this to me. My grades and scores are well within the zone of admitted midshipmen. The USNA is at the top of my list and I wonder if the USNA recruits athletes for their varsity sports like other Division I schools if the student meets the admission standards.
Thank you,
Phillip
Answer Philliip,
Unfortunately the Naval Academy and the other academies are not able to pay for recruiting trips. Other universities were able to pay for my recruiting visit. The academies have restrictions on their funding. I know that this was the case for swimming in 1993. Rules may have changed on this though.
I would recommend you contacting the Naval Academy Athletic Office. They can be found online. They will be your best source of information.
I hope this points you in the right direction.
Eric
