Okay, so I got into this whole tennis thing at the Naval Academy, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride. It all started when I saw their official men’s tennis page online. I was like, “Hey, this looks kinda cool.” So, I started digging around.
First thing I did was look up their schedule and results. They have this composite calendar thing, which was a bit overwhelming at first, but I got the hang of it. I saw they had all these matches and tournaments lined up, and I was pretty impressed. It’s a whole other level of playing from playing with friends.
Then I stumbled upon some info about scholarships and their tennis program. It was on some website talking about the United States Naval Academy and their sports programs. I didn’t really look into the scholarship part much, but it was interesting to know it was an option. I tried to know more about it, but it looks not easy.
I found some old articles about their award winners and even a court dedicated to someone named Joe Hunt. I read about all these achievements, and it made me realize how big of a deal tennis is at the Naval Academy. So I was more excited about that and decided to visit there and play!
I also found out they have these clinics for both kids and adults. I called the number I found online (410-293-9700) and got some basic info. I figured I could use some practice, so that was good to know. And they do racquet stringing, which is handy because my racquet definitely needed some work. The staff said the price was based on string type, so I wrote it down and compared it with some stores near me.
Then, I tried to learn about the recruitment process. I found some general info online about how it works for service academies. It sounded pretty intense, with a lot of steps involved. Not really my thing at the moment, but who knows, maybe one day.
There’s also this page for players who are interested in playing for Navy. I checked it out, and it seemed like a good resource for high school players. I didn’t spend too much time on it, but it was cool to see that they have this platform.
Of course, I had to check out their social media. They have a Facebook page and are on Twitter and Instagram as @NavyMensTennis. I followed them to see what they’re up to. The page had over 600 followers, so I believed it should be popular and liked the page.
Lastly, I found some info about their facilities. They have indoor and outdoor courts, which is awesome. The Tose Family Tennis Center has six indoor hard courts, and the Fluegel Moore Tennis Stadium has six lighted outdoor ones. I visited the court myself. That means they can play all year round, rain or shine. I booked a court and played with some strangers. It was fun!
So, yeah, that’s my Naval Academy tennis journey so far. It’s been a mix of online research and a little bit of real-world action. I’m still not sure where this will lead, but it’s been a fun experience learning about the program and even getting to play a bit on their courts.
- Started by exploring the Naval Academy’s official men’s tennis page.
- Looked up their schedule and results using their composite calendar.
- Found information about scholarships and their tennis program.
- Read about award winners and a court dedicated to Joe Hunt.
- Called to inquire about clinics and racquet stringing.
- Learned about the recruitment process for service academies.
- Checked out a page for players interested in playing for Navy.
- Followed their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Discovered details about their indoor and outdoor tennis facilities.
- Visited the tennis court and played some games there.
Overall, it’s been a cool experience. Who knew there was so much to learn about tennis at the Naval Academy? It made me appreciate the sport even more. The more you know, right? I will play tennis at the Naval Academy more often.
