<p>“The 'mirky’ness (sic) of many is that they were not really recruited athletes to begin with. A candidate sends video, talks to the coach, and ultimately gets an appointment. He might assume that he is a recruited athlete, when in reality, he is not. He actually was accepted on his overall merit. He then becomes disillusioned when he does not make the team? Doesn’t make sense to me.”</p>
<p>Re: USNA 69</p>
<p>I think I understand what “active” recruitment is. This guy was “actively pursued” by Navy and played at NAPS. I realize some kids think that if they have any contact that “they” initiated to the coach they are recruited. IDK, maybe he just isn’t as good as they thought or maybe he has an attitude or is not a teachable type. I do not know the specifics of his situation. The point is that there have been a large number of varsity players cut with more to come and those players won’t even have an alternative to be able to play the sport they love. I know that in the Navy you are not paid to think differently than what you are being told but Navy Lacrosse has become pretty big. Personally, I think playing sports at the academy is great for the mids. Of course, it goes without saying, that ultimately you are at USNA to be an Officer in the Navy but sports, in my mind, help the mids to enhance their fitness, enhance working as a team and having something fun to do (morale). In the active duty world many bases have club teams for the personnel for that reason.</p>
<p>Anyone know how long Navy has had JV and club lacrosse teams?</p>