Military Academy Gymnastics THINGS TO KNOW. Military Academy Gymnastics Jeff Robinson Manager – Boy’s Program Director Gymnastics Nevada – Sparks 775.355.7755

Military Academy Gymnastics

THINGS TO KNOW


Jeff RobinsonManager – Boy’s Program Director

Gymnastics Nevada – Sparks775.355.7755 work321.663.3888 cell

[email protected]

Things to Know

mailto:[email protected]


So…What do I need to

know?

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First…Know the value!

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Every year approximately 30,000-45,000 students will apply for an appointment to the three major

service academies.

Only about 3,500 will receive appointments.

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Every year approximately 15 gymnastics slots will open; an average of 5 at each of the 3 service academies offering

Men’s Gymnastics

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Athletic

Scholarships Average Athletic

Number Number of teams Varsity Athletes (1)Average team

size limit per team ** Scholarship (2)

Division of Schools Men's Women's Men Women Men's Women's Men

Women Men

Women

NCAA I 65 16 63 337 1,186 21 19 6.3 12$16,07

1 $16,034

NCAA II 12 10 241 24 5.4 6 $6,325 $7,385

NCAA III 15 1 15 22 288 22 19

NAIA 1 1 1 23 18 23 18 $1,822 $2,130

Totals 93 18 89 382 1,733 21 19 $12,10

8 $12,219

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/gymnastics.html

Average Athletic RoomFinancial

Assistance to SAT Math

Schools with Varsity Roster Size

(1) Scholarship (2) Annual Tuition &

Fees &

all Undergraduates

(3) Percentile

%

Gymnastics Programs City State Division Men Women Men Women In-

State Out-of-State

Board

% receiving

Average $ 25% 75%

Admitted

College of William & Mary Williamsburg VA NCAA I 17 18 14,440 14,122 15,463 38,440 9,816 44% 13,615 630 720 33%

Stanford University Stanford CA NCAA I 21 19 24,078 25,040 43,683 43,683 13,166 62% 38,105 700 790 6%

University of California Berkeley CA NCAA I 21 18 10,160 12,184 12,864 35,742 15,482 61% 15,764 630 770 18%

U.S. Air Force AcademyColorado Springs CO NCAA I 17 19

Full Ride!

Full Ride!

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- 100%

Full Ride! 620 710 15%

University of Iowa Iowa City IA NCAA I 20 20 17,100 16,168 8,061 26,931 9,424 55% 7,875 620 680 80%University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago IL NCAA I 23 15 9,022 19,872 13,410 25,800 10,882 62% 12,029 510 640 71%

University of Illinois Champaign IL NCAA I 21 16 21,701 23,146 14,750 29,132 10,636 49% 11,051 700 780 62%

Springfield College Springfield MA NCAA III 22 19 - - 32,560 32,560 10,920 95% 15,821 470 580 70%

U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD NCAA I 21 - Full

Ride! Full

Ride!

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- 100% Full

Ride! 610 700 7%

University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI NCAA I 25 14 23,850 21,439 13,142 40,392 9,996 51% 13,992 660 760 33%

University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN NCAA I 24 14 12,396 11,664 13,555 19,805 8,532 53% 6,966 620 740 44%

University of Nebraska Lincoln NE NCAA I 22 15 14,408 16,835 8,060 21,388 9,532 49% 6,699 520 670 64%

U.S. Military Academy West Point NY NCAA I 21 - Full

Ride! Full

Ride!

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-

- 100% Full

Ride! 600 690 9%

Ohio State University Columbus OH NCAA I 22 14 17,856 19,415 10,037 25,757 11,740 61% 8,170 610 720 56%

University of Oklahoma Norman OK NCAA I 20 19 21,764 17,928 8,916 21,105 8,718 58% 7,164 530 650 80%

Temple University Philadelphia PA NCAA I 20 27 19,132 13,706 14,096 24,122 10,296 70% 7,415 510 620 64%

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/gymnastics.html


In 2010 the dollar value of an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy was approximately $435,000.00 the others are equitable.

Every graduate of a Service Academy will do so in 4 years.

Every graduate of a service academy has a guaranteed job for 5 years after graduation.

Every graduate of a Service Academy is virtually ‘set for life.’


Next…Know the disqualifiers!

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•Citizenship•Age•Family responsibility•Moral / Character issues•Physical / Medical issues•Academic issues

Disqualifying Characteristics:


Then…Get to know the process!

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http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspx

http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/

http://www.academyadmissions.com/


•A United States Citizen•Of Good moral character •At least 17 but not past your 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year you enter the Academy •Unmarried with no dependents

An applicant / candidate must be:


Candidate Questionnaire:

• Hard Copy or Online• Provides Candidate contact information• Sets Candidates on the path toward finding the people he will need

to contact for help with admissions: Congressmen, Guidance Counselor etc.

• Asks important qualifying / disqualifying questions• West Point’s online questionnaire (example)


Official Candidate:

• Nobody does this alone…Get to know your helpers:• Service Branch (Local or Area) Liaison Officer• Online Admissions Counselor• High School Guidance Counselors• Teachers in Math, Science and English to help with

recommendations• Congressional / Political advocates for nominations


Congressional Nomination:Submitting your letters of application for nominations should be one of your first steps in the application process. Many members of Congress evaluate candidates during the summer months and make their decisions in early fall. This varies from staff to staff so if you have specific questions about timelines notify the appropriate congressional and Senate staff person

- USNA Admissions


Congressional Nomination:•U.S. Senators, Representatives, and Delegates•The President of the U.S.•The Vice President of the U.S.•Navy and Marine Corps (Active and Reserve)•Reserve Officers Training Corps Units•Children of deceased or disabled veterans and children of prisoners of war or servicemen missing in action•Children of Medal of Honor Awardees


Standardized Testing:

SAT and ACT Testing

The top scores in each section of each test will be recorded and used in the admissions packet. Encourage your athletes to sign up early in their junior year and take the tests as often as they like. If scores are low, take the test again!

PSAT scores may be used in determining pre-candidate qualification but will not count toward admission



Air Force AcademyCandidates who have received appointments in previous years had SAT scores ranging between 590 - 670 verbal and 620 - 700 Math. ACT scores ranged between 26 - 29 English; 27 - 32 reading; 28 - 32 math; and 27 - 31 science reasoning. The SAT and ACT math scores count more heavily than English. Candidates who score below 590 verbal and 620 math on the SAT or below 27 math/science reasoning and 26 English/reading on the ACT normally will not be competitive for an appointment.



U.S. Military Academy (West Point)

The Military Academy does not utilize minimum SAT/ACT scores; however, the mean SAT scores of a recent class are 629 English and 648 Math; Mean ACT scores were 29 English, 29 Math, 28 SciReas, and 30 Read. The scores from all four of the ACT sections are considered by the Military Academy.


Standardized Testing:U.S. Naval Academy

Previous classes at the Naval Academy have been composed of midshipmen who scored as follows: 73% scored 600 and above on the SAT Verbal or 26 and above on the ACT English; 87% scored 600 or above on the SAT Math or 26 and above on the ACT Math. Minimum SAT qualifying levels are 530 verbal and 570 math; minimum ACT qualifying levels are 22 verbal and 24 math. However, in order for a candidate to be competitive, he/she should have at least 600 on the SAT in both verbal and math; or 26 on the ACT in both English and math


Standardized Testing:SAT Reasoning Mid-50% Range Mean Verbal Aptitude 600-690 642 Math Aptitude 630-700 672 ACT Mid-50% Range Mean English 28-33 30 Reading 28-32 30 Mathematics 28-33 30 Science Reasoning 27-33 30


Grades, Transcripts, Teacher recommendations:• There is no specific GPA minimum. However, you should strive to be at

least in the top 20 percent of your high school class. IT IS COMPETITIVE AND YOU WILL BE COMPARED TO OTHERS!

• Strength of school IS taken into consideration (measured by number of graduates attending 4 year institutions after graduation)

• Transcripts must be supplied during the entire on-going application process. They have to reflect a strong college-prep curriculum AND SUCCESS in this curriculum.

• You should supply teacher recommendations when requested by the admissions process and solicit recommendations from the correct teachers.


Grades, Transcripts, Teacher recommendations:• There is no specific GPA minimum. However, you should strive to be at

least in the top 20 percent of your high school class. IT IS COMPETITIVE AND YOU WILL BE COMPARED TO OTHERS!

• Strength of school IS taken into consideration (measured by number of graduates attending 4 year institutions after graduation)

• Transcripts must be supplied during the entire on-going application process. They have to reflect a strong college-prep curriculum AND SUCCESS in this curriculum.

• You should supply teacher recommendations when requested by the admissions process and solicit recommendations from the correct teachers.


Physical Fitness:

• You must be in good physical condition.• There are height and weight restrictions.• You must look good in a uniform. (Seriously)• You must take the Candidate Fitness Assessment. (Know

the events and the process and train for it!!!) …Gymnasts generally don’t have a problem here…Except for the running part ;-)


Candidate Fitness Assessment:

Events Test Start Time

Testing Time

RestTotal Elapsed Time

Basketball Throw 0:00 2 minutes 3 minutes 5:00

Pull-Ups 5:00 2 minutes 3 minutes 10:00

Shuttle Run 10:00 2 minutes 3 minutes 15:00

Crunches 15:00 2 minutes 3 minutes 20:00

Push-Ups 20:00 2 minutes 3 minutes 25:00

1-Mile Run 30:0010 minutes 5 minutes* 40:00


Candidate Fitness Assessment:

Who can administer the CFA besides my PE teacher?

•Physical Education Teacher•Military Academy Liaison Officers•Military Officers or Noncommissioned Officers•Professors of Military Science•J/ROTC Instructors


Medical Evaluation (DoDMERB):You will receive a letter from the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board, known as “DoDMERB.” It will give you the location and date of your exam. You will be scheduled at a civilian medical facility or at an Army, Air Force or Navy facility near your home. Afterward, DoDMERB will forward the test results to you.You can track your medical status at https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil.

Tip: Take your medical exam as soon as possible. It can take several months to get qualified, if more information is needed. If you haven’t been scheduled by DoDMERB by the fall of your senior year, contact the Admissions Office.

Note: Most gymnasts will be disqualified due to medical history. This disqualification will trigger the appeals process. It is the natural order of things to have to suffer through this process.

https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/


Medical Evaluation (DoDMERB):Other common disqualifiers:

• Physical disabilities (ambulation, respiration, hearing, eyesight etc.)

• Body modifications / Tattoos (guidelines available online)• Certain Food Allergies (peanut for example)• ADHD and/or emotional problems (treated with pharmaceuticals

beyond age 13)• Corrective surgeries (including eyesight correction)


Helpful hints club coaches:

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It’s never too soon to begin counseling your athletes / team parents regarding disqualifying attributes: Ongoing medical treatment for chronic conditions (asthma, ADHD) Excessive or vulgar tattoos Body modification – ear gauges, tooth filing, etc. Disciplinary issues / Criminal activity – Drugs, Gang membership etc. Bad grades

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Recommendation for your athletes:


Extracurricular Activities – Leadership positions:Since the purpose of West Point is to educate and train young men and women to be officers in the U.S. Army and lead Soldiers, you can understand the importance of the third area: LEADERSHIP PREPARATION. To demonstrate your potential as a leader, you should participate in extracurricular activities during high school that provide valuable leadership experiences and responsibilities. There are countless activities in school and community organizations in which you can be involved, such as class, club, or student government organizations; academic societies, such as the National Honor Society; athletics; public speaking, scouting, or JROTC … The list goes on and on. But remember to always seek out leadership positions in the activities you choose, because USMA considers it more valuable for you to achieve distinct on in a specific activity than to participate in numerous activities without any evidence of leadership achievement. If you have to work to provide financial assistance for your family, USMA views that experience as a demonstration of your leadership potential, even though it limits participation in other activities.


Take Challenging High School Courses:These suggested courses cover all four years of high school and will give you a very solid academic record. Remember, these are only our suggestions — you might need to modify them for your own situation. We give special consideration to students who earn excellent grades in honors and advanced placement classes. • Four years of English including college preparatory courses in composition and speech • Four years of math including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and functional analysis

if available • Four years of laboratory sciences including biology, chemistry, physics, computers and

additional courses in the sciences • Three years of social sciences including history, economics, government and behavioral

sciences • Two years of a foreign language (note that all cadets at the Academy must take one of the

following languages): Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish • One year of computer science


Set up a personal web site and keep it current – include the following:

• Contact Information• Cover letter detailing collegiate ambition and post graduate goals• Personal CV or Resume (include all civic duty, volunteer positions, club and organizational

memberships, leadership positions etc.)• Most current H.S. transcripts• Most current ACT / SAT scores• Teacher recommendation letters• Character recommendations from School and Community Mentors• Coach’s Letter of recommendation and contact info• Most current training and/or competition video

Note: Remember to send links to all prospective schools whenever the site is updated


Recruited Athlete – The Blue Chip:

• Each program has a limited number of blue-chip slots per year.

• It IS an advantage to be a blue-chip athlete…Not because the standards are lowered but because these athletes will have yet another advocate in the process of securing an appointment. The NCAA Liaison to the Admissions panel of each Service Academy will be directly responsible for ensuring that the Coach of any NCAA D1 program at a Service Academy will have knowledge of his / her recruited athlete’s status at any given moment of the Admissions process. This is an advantage because now the coach will know the status and can deliver counsel to his recruit during the admissions process.

• Understand also that a coach may recognize that an athlete has the profile to be able to get in without blue-chip status and may elect to have this athlete go through the admissions process without blue-chip status because it will help to broaden the roster. This athlete can get in through the ‘Front-Door’ and walk on to the team. Remember that everyone who is granted an appointment is on full-Scholarship status.


Recommendation for your athletes:

Encourage your athlete to be vigilant in keeping up with the online admissions process:

• Fill out all of the online forms• Submit all support documents on time• Stay in touch with your chosen program staff


What about gymnastics after

graduation?

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World Class Athlete Program:

Each branch of the Armed Services may support candidates in their respective WCAP programs

• Support is generally for two years prior to an Olympiad with a possible additional year if the qualification process for that Olympiad requires it.

• The athlete must be a legitimate contender and be currently on or in contention for National Team Status.

• WCAP status may extend your service commitment.• WCAP status may negatively affect your military career.• Eventually, your Nation will come calling.


Know how to stay current!

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http://cga.roadtonationals.com/college-teams/

http://goarmywestpoint.com/index.aspx?path=mgym

http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-gym/navy-m-gym-body.html

http://www.goairforcefalcons.com/sports/m-gym/afa-m-gym-body.html

http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspx

http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/

http://www.academyadmissions.com/


Questions?

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Jeff RobinsonManager – Boy’s Program Director

Gymnastics Nevada – Sparks775.355.7755 work321.663.3888 cell

[email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

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