United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics
United States Naval Academy (USNA) · Annapolis, Maryland · Public university
United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics coaches
Coaches at United States Naval Academy who recruit Women's Gymnastics, head coach first.
The program
Where United States Naval Academy competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- American Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- navysports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 8 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 93% in six years
Where it is
United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.
- Location
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- usna.edu
About United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Kip Simons, the Head Coach, leads the United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. United States Naval Academy (USNA) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics as a member of the American Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. United States Naval Academy is a public school in Annapolis, Maryland with 4,474 undergraduates, a 9% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Kip Simons, the Head Coach and Craig Holt, the Assistant Coach. United States Naval Academy has 3 coaches for Women's Gymnastics, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your level, events and recent all-around and event scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude routines on each event from recent meets, with the link near the top so Kip can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at United States Naval Academy typically score 1210–1410 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the United States Naval Academy staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
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Email Coach KipHow gymnastics recruiting works on AthleticScholar →United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is United States Naval Academy D1?
Yes. United States Naval Academy competes in NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics, in the American Athletic Conference.
Is United States Naval Academy public or private?
United States Naval Academy is a public school in Annapolis, Maryland.
What conference is United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics in?
The American Athletic Conference.
Does United States Naval Academy offer athletic scholarships for Women's Gymnastics?
United States Naval Academy competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics have?
3 coaches, led by Kip Simons, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics?
Kip Simons is the Head Coach.
When can United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
What is the United States Naval Academy acceptance rate?
9% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?
Admitted students typically score 1210–1410 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
How do I contact the United States Naval Academy Women's Gymnastics coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
