What've you heard (or know) about "Military Sports?"

2014-03-28T02:35:41-04:00

Whether it was an historical example, or perhaps something more recent, how has military sports impacted your service or impression of the military? Have you encountered or participated in military sporting events or programs? Have you worked with, met, or interacted with a military athlete? How has an official or unofficial military sporting event impacted your service? Is this something you're familiar with, or not so much? Are military sports more popular stateside or OCONUS? The idea here is to open a discussion on the impact of sports on military service, culture, recruiting, and of course an historical perspective of its role in yesteryear vs. today. This should be a fun and informative discussion, and I'm sure we'll all learn a thing or two in the process. So pull up a keyboard it's kickoff time; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by SGT William B. made Mar 28 at 2014 2:39 AM

2014-03-28T02:39:41-04:00

I think the most military sporting events have impacted my life is when that special time of the year comes around and all my Navy friends come out of the woodwork to tell me how much Army football sucks, and I go to my room cuddling a bottle of scotch older than I am while getting my ugly girl cry on.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 3:24 PM

2014-03-28T15:24:29-04:00

When I was with the 747th Military Police Co (1980-1986) I had the pleasure of doing MP duty at Westpoint football games. It was very exciting to be at a location rich in history.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2014 2:50 AM

2014-04-27T02:50:28-04:00

Warrior Athletes http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/03/20/warrior-athletes-bring-home-sochi-gold.html

Warrior-athletes Bring Home Sochi Gold

A wounded warrior led Team USA’s sled hockey team to a hard-won victory over Russia at the Paralympics in Sochi, Russia, March 15.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2014 12:55 AM

2014-05-19T00:55:20-04:00

This article is more about recruiting than about military sports, although still an interesting read: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140517/NEWS/305170036/Marine-Corps-resurrects-2-6-million-Semper-Fi-Bowl?sf26302015=1

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2014 1:06 AM

2014-05-19T01:06:50-04:00

The USAF World Class Athlete Program (WCAP): http://www.usafsports.com/wcap.htm

MyAirForceLife - Sports

The Air Force Sports program is designed to encourage competition, camaraderie, unit cohesion, as well as the skill of the athletes. The sporting program starts at the intramural and extramural level conducted through the fitness and sports center on the installation.

Response by SPC Nate Lamphier made Mar 19 at 2015 11:48 AM

2015-03-19T11:48:00-04:00

Here is a piece on not only Coach K's service but how his service influenced him both as a player and as a coach. Well worth the watch!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2400342-coach-k-and-west-point-the-road-to-duke-and-the-first-of-a-thousand-wins

Coach K's 'Dream Job' Before Duke

Coach Mike Krzyzewski is the winningest NCAA men's basketball coach of all time with a staggering number of victories that has now surpassed 1,000...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 1:58 PM

2015-03-20T13:58:41-04:00

I wish there were more options, and maybe some more availability around the service.

I grew up playing hockey, and miss it a lot. However, there are few (if any) places that offer Battalion teams.