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That’s what I thought to both, which makes the original post not credible. Thanks.
The Naval Academy can accept enlisted Marines and Sailors with a recommendation from their commander and other criteria. ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2030 > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display
Yes, this is actually possible. If he is in the navy now, the academy has a sizeable % of each class come from existing enlisted ranks - I’m guessing 15% or so. And he would still have eligibility. But he’d have to hack it academically too. Not saying its going to happen, but its certainly possible.
Could he enroll at a college with an NROTC program? It wouldn't require a Congressional commendation.
All of this assumes Jesuroga wants to both attend college and compete in folk. He might want to go strictly freestyle. Or remain retired.
The process for enlisted joining USNA does not require a congressional nomination, but - yes, there are officer commissioning programs within the navy. One path does include transfer to an NROTC program. The STA-21 program (Seaman to Admiral) is one that has this route. But it is highly competitive, and I’m not sure it would ever be used for athletic reasons.
I don’t know Corby. They wouldnt just “make it happen”. He would have to be academically capable, and the process for enlisted joining USNA is very competitive. I’m sure athletes get some benefit in the process, but I don’t think they would send him there if he wasnt prepared to complete the process and commission with his class.
No, a wrestling coach does not have that kind of pull. If his superiors aren't willing to make that recommendation on his behalf or he isn't meeting USNA standards, he isn't getting in.
Truth be told, I was always perplexed by the idea of a relatively small person trying out for the SEAL teams. It's literally the one special operations element where being big is very helpful, and being smaller makes it a lot, lot harder. The 75th, SF and other SOF elements have plenty of small dudes and I'm surprised he went this route.
ROTC is not an option until his enlistment is over. However, if recommended and accepted, he could go to the Naval Preparatory School (https://www.usna.edu/NAPS/index.php) for a year to make sure he is academically ready for the Academy. One confusing point is that the Navy could release him from his enlistment in order to go to NROTC or he could be transferred to the reserves and attend college and go to NROTC (the second method is the more common)
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Your post reference to Nate and Kolat and then "they", which most people took "they" to mean Nate and Kolat not the USNA brass.
Other than desire, Nate and Kolat have very little to do with the decision.
And only one of them is the United States Naval Academy, where Kolat is the coach.
It’s also the least likely of the listed options.
Being accepted into the Naval Academy is 100% about future midshipmen wanting to earn their commission. The selection board has a process in place that takes out any and all bias. Enlisted Sailors submitting a package for the Academy, absolutely zero influence from athletics.
Sailors that wash out before or during BUDs go undesignated and often take 6 to 18 months to pick a rate (their job). From their they need competitive evaluations and have to be **** hot for their CO to sign off on a package. Enlisted Sailors that apply are at a minimum 3-4 years in before attempting this. His best bet, serve his enlistment, get out and use his GI bill, then walk on somewhere.
Sailors that wash out before or during BUDs go undesignated and often take 6 to 18 months to pick a rate (their job). From their they need competitive evaluations and have to be **** hot for their CO to sign off on a package. Enlisted Sailors that apply are at a minimum 3-4 years in before attempting this. His best bet, serve his enlistment, get out and use his GI bill, then walk on somewhere.
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Yep I probably confused them with the wording. Nate has 1 more year and he will be done with his commitment to Navy. He could then go anywhere he wants.
A great goal young man, but it is not just transferring commands, he needs a good career counselor. Best of luck.
I’m not sure why, but Nate shooting for the SEALs right out of high school strikes me as a bit too ambitious. Yeah, he’s a high level athlete, but becoming a SEAL is no joke. The vast majority of guys in each class wash out and a lot of them are in elite shape when they go. Heck, a HS teammate of mine ended up becoming a SEAL. But that was after he graduated from Annapolis and had spent some time establishing himself as an officer.
A randomly large amount of Nate Jesuroga talk here.
Of course he comes from the legendary Sebolt Academy! The best club in America™
Of course he comes from the legendary Sebolt Academy! The best club in America™
Sebolt! Where you can get a head start on Iowa burnout!
no shock on this one... still feel like this can be one of those wrestlers who have the pedigree to wrestle well above their projection (even if it takes a couple of years).
The purpose was served....enough to get the following conversation started on HR
"Heard Jesuroga is wrestling again....any chance he would go to Iowa?"
"I don't know, he weighs 160 now but is thinking about wrestling in an open tournament"
"What a great get this would be, a future 133 stud at lightweight U!"
Since he's been to RTC practices I imagine Iowa already knows. The poster obviously read something here and took it there. And obviously Kolat if aware of the situation. This has been going on since the summer it's not new
That interview was rough. If he wants to commission solely to make a “lot more money”, he should consider other forms of employment.
It is unfortunate. Recruiters sell these kids on BUDs, the majority never make it out of the their 800 division for recruits with Special Operations Contracts at Boot Camp. They then get rolled into a regular division and graduate Boot as an undesignated Seaman or Airman.
Recruits are told this going in but it is spun as "Hey if that happens, you can pick whatever job you want". The reality is you end up on the Deck crew on a carrier for 4 years and are lost in the shuffle. The dream they had and why they wanted to join is broken, the majority of these Sailors just drift through their enlistment. I have seen that face a hundred times walking the decks, they want to "put in an officer package" to get out of the every day. It is a broken part of the recruiting and Sailor development process, more resources and good leadership are needed to invest and help these Sailors.
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‘Rough’ is an understatement. Wish the kid the best.
I feel bad for this kid....he has no clue and needs someone to guide him. You don't just drop into the Naval Academy on wrestling alone. Maybe he's a super smart kid, but the way he communicates and presents himself leaves a lot to be desired compared to other people I've known who attended West Point or Annapolis.
contrary to what many may believe there are cadets and midshipmen at the academies who are not great students and arguably not super smart. The army or navy will invest in them and round them into good leaders. It is a process and can be quite transformative. Dare I say, many of the lower class rank cadets are athletes. Yet, athletics can teach a person a lot about commitment and teamwork.
Don’t the academies still require all students to participate in at least one sport, club or varsity?
yes, but its a varsity sport, a club sport or they have essentially intramural sports.
I couldn’t take more than 3 minutes. I don’t want to hurt feelings, so I’ll stop there
Then there’s this:
NJwrestling26
Redshirt
Amato is a great wrestler with tons of potential but just a warning he’s been in some trouble and believe he’s currently on probation. The brands are going to have to keep a close eye on him until he matures a little bit.
Word is the probation is for assault. Fight at a party, and didn't stop after knocking the other kid out.
It was during his FR year (2 yrs ago). Hopefully he's outgrown that. OTOH, New Jersey.
It's a risk factor. Some guys outgrow it. Others get kicked out of OKST or Nebraska and fail to get into Iowa.