USMMA path to USCG

h20constable
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:03 +0000

As a proud father of a member of the Class of 2013 who was “Recruited” to play football I would like to respond to USMMA2009 comment:

“I think its silly that someone would sacrifice a “traditional” college experience to come to KP to play a sport, especially considering the commitment we have to the government”.

My son wanted a school that could do three things that were important for him:

1. A chance to serve his country.

2. Gain a top-notch education.

3. Play football.
After visiting KP on football recruitment visit - he realized he had found the school that would give him all 3. He was in the top 10% (As I believe all KP plebes are) of his class, and made the county “All Star” team as a football player. He had many opportunities (Including DI and DII) - but choose Kings Point, a choice that was anything but “Silly”.

…And to ttownduo:
If your son gains the appointment to the USMMA he will find success upon graduation - a truly amazing array of opportunities. Just check some of the entries written by past grads such as Jasperdog (I particularly like the thread inquiring about being a pilot after graduating from KP. Go to a school all about big boats and then go fly airplanes - I love it!)