“To develop midshipmenmorally, mentally and physically…”The United States Naval Academy mission places an extraordinary emphasis on the physical development of midshipmen that is unrivaled by civilian institutions. This commitment to their physical development requires modern facilities, superior equipment, exceptional coaching and outstanding support systems.

For over 120 years, the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) has been a key driver of the Naval Academy’s physical mission. Presently supporting 33 varsity programs, 14 club sport programs and a comprehensive physical education curriculum, the NAAA has a significant responsibility for the physical development of the entire Brigade.

The Fund for Athletic Excellence ensures that the NAAA has the resources it needs to fulfill the Naval Academy’s physical mission at the highest level.

Dear Friends of the Naval Academy Athletic Association,

The United States Naval Academy is an institution steeped in tradition and charged with developing leaders of great moral character who will serve as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps, and who will make meaningful contributions to the communities in which they reside. We are privileged to be afforded the responsibility of assisting with their development and the fulfillment of the Naval Academy’s physical mission.

The Naval Academy Athletic Association strives to be the standard-bearer amongst the service academies with respect to providing a broad-based, competitive intercollegiate athletic experience for all of our student-athletes. It is the priority of the NAAA to recruit nationally the finest prospective student-athletes and to secure a commitment from those candidates who exhibit and embrace the values, ideals and overriding mission of USNA. It is also the priority of the NAAA to recruit and retain coaches who are educators and role models, who understand the mission of the institution and are effective in balancing the values of the Academy with their proven competitive success.

With these objectives in mind, the NAAA is charged with providing our coaches and student-athletes with the necessary resources and facilities that will enable them to successfully compete within their respective league or conference at the Division I level. To this end, the NAAA embraces the Academy’s charge of generating external, non-government resources to provide a margin of excellence in the furtherance of our physical mission.

Working closely with the USNA Foundation and the Foundation’s Athletic & Scholarship Programs Trustees, we are seeking to secure private resources to provide the Margin of Athletic Excellence through which we will achieve our goals.

We encourage you to help us fulfill the Naval Academy’s physical mission and enable us to better develop the leaders of tomorrow by supporting The Fund for Athletic Excellence today.

GO NAVY!

The Fund for Athletic Excellence... fuels our physical mission and ensures that we have the resources to achieve our goals.

OUTSTANdiNG LeAderShipI The NAAA is committed to recruiting and retaining

coaches who are educators and role models, who understand the mission of the institution and are effective in balancing the values of the Academy with their proven competitive success. Our coaches must recruit a special type of prospective student-athlete whose educational priorities are much broader in context than the typical Division I student-athlete in a civilian environment. It is critical that as educators, these coaches can elevate the level of physical performance of each athlete, thus maximizing their overall athletic potential. In a competitive marketplace, we must be successful in generating the fiscal resources that allow us to recruit and retain outstanding coaches that are philosophically aligned with our mission.

I Leadership isn’t limited to the coaching or administrative ranks. The NAAA’s coaches are committed to recruiting a special caliber of student-athlete who will thrive in the Naval Academy’s rigorous environment. The NAAA’s intercollegiate objective is to field 33 winning varsity programs utilizing the athletics experience as a microcosm of the challenges midshipmen will face in the Fleet. Athletic competition, at the highest level, is the practical application of those lessons learned in the classroom, better known as a part of the Academy’s leadership laboratory. Midshipmen learn how the will to win combined with an expect-to-win mindset correspond to overcoming challenges on the field, in the classroom and in the Fleet.

OperATiONAL SUppOrTI The NAAA, in concert with the USNA

Foundation, must secure private, philanthropic resources in order to meet the extraordinary and time sensitive needs of the programs and our coaches. These needs range from cutting-edge equipment that assist in generating peak athletic performance, to nutritional supplements that aid in muscle growth and recovery, to expanded athletic competition opportunities that enhance the overall student-athlete experience. Encompassing the broadest range of items, operational support covers those things that contribute to the creation and sustainment of a winning environment.

GeNerAL phYSicAL MiSSiON SUppOrTI The NAAA oversees 14 club Sports that

provide competitive non-varsity intercollegiate athletic opportunities for midshipmen. Margin of Athletic Excellence funding provides for broad-based club sport offerings that are gender equitable and positively impact the lives of midshipmen involved in intercollegiate athletic activities outside of varsity sports. The participants benefit tremendously from the resources that afford them with well-organized and meaningful competitive athletic experiences.

FAciLiTieS eNhANceMeNTI The Naval Academy’s athletic facilities

have benefited from private philanthropic support. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Brigade Sports Complex and Halsey Field House Squash Courts are all examples of first-class facilities that have been made possible by the infusion of private support. Having facilities of this caliber upgrades the physical plant of the Yard and adjacent properties, while enhancing the student-athlete experience, assisting our coaches in the competitive recruiting process and providing for a better overall fan experience, all of which reflect positively on the Naval Academy. The Fund for Athletic Excellence helps to provide preliminary private funding for capital projects and facilities enhancement that will benefit the entire Brigade of Midshipmen.

Benefit Table Footnotes1 Recognition levels are established and benefits confered based on

gifts made during a January 1 – December 31 calendar year.2 A list of Admiral’s Row benefits can be found at www.navysports.com. 3 Gifts of $5,000+ will receive President’s Circle recognition from the

United States Naval Academy Foundation.4 May be used for general admission to all ticketed NAAA athletic

events, NAAA receptions and NAAA hospitality events. Does not include football games or Conference/NCAA sponsored events or athletic competitions. Donors who wish to secure season tickets, must respond to the NAAA ticket office by stated deadlines. A calendar of all applicable events can be found at www.NavySports.com.

5 Must RSVP by the stated deadline.6 Must RSVP by the stated deadline. 7 Provides you and a designated number of guests with access to

exclusive hospitality receptions for all home football games and select other NAAA athletic competitions. A schedule of all hospitality receptions can be found at www.NavySports.com.

The Fund for Athletic Excellence Friends of Fleet club rip Miller Society Navy AthleticsLevels & Benefits 1 $5,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 +Blue & Gold: Admiral’s Row Benefits 2 NH NH NH

USNA Foundation: President’s Circle Recognition 3 NH NH NH

Special Gift NH NH NH

NAAA All-Access Pass (does not include football tickets) 4 2 4 4

Golf Tournament 5 Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary Entry Twosome FoursomeHead Coaches’ Dinner 6 2 2 4Hospitality Receptions 7 2 4 4Navy Athletics Apparel 8 NH NH NH

Stadium Events Package 9 Vice Adm. Lawrence Flag Bridge and

Room Vice Adm. Lawrence RoomNavy Home Game Package 10 NH NH

Army-Navy Game Package 11 NH

Navy Bowl Game Package 12 NH

Tax Information: All gifts are tax deductible less any applicable benefits. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.

Benefit Table Footnotes8 The number of items received varies by recognition level; specific

apparel items change from year to year.9 Includes ability to hold private events in the NMCMS Vice Admiral

Lawrence Room and/or Flag Bridge as applicable (additional costs apply).

10 Includes sideline passes and access to practice with advance notice.11 Generally includes complimentary tickets to the Army-Navy Gala,

complimentary game day parking, pre-game sideline passes, invitation to a VIP Pre-Game Event and an opportunity to reserve rooms at the team hotel. Specific benefits may vary based on game venue, team hotel and overall event schedule.

12 Benefits may include access to premium seating options, preferred parking, the opportunity to reserve rooms at the team hotel, an invitation to various NAAA/USNA Foundation events, and a commemorative bowl gift. Specific benefits may vary slightly each year based on the particular bowl game and the related events schedule.

The Fund for Athletic Excellence Friends of Fleet club rip Miller Society Navy AthleticsLevels & Benefits 1 $5,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 +Blue & Gold: Admiral’s Row Benefits 2 NH NH NH

USNA Foundation: President’s Circle Recognition 3 NH NH NH

Special Gift NH NH NH

NAAA All-Access Pass (does not include football tickets) 4 2 4 4

Golf Tournament 5 Complimentary Complimentary Complimentary Entry Twosome FoursomeHead Coaches’ Dinner 6 2 2 4Hospitality Receptions 7 2 4 4Navy Athletics Apparel 8 NH NH NH

Stadium Events Package 9 Vice Adm. Lawrence Flag Bridge and

Room Vice Adm. Lawrence RoomNavy Home Game Package 10 NH NH

Army-Navy Game Package 11 NH

Navy Bowl Game Package 12 NH

Tax Information: All gifts are tax deductible less any applicable benefits. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.

Varsity ProgramsCompeting at the NCAA Division I Level

Men’s Women’s co-ed Baseball Basketball Rifle Basketball Cross Country Sailing (Intercollegiate) Cross Country Golf Sailing (Offshore) Football Lacrosse Golf Rowing Gymnastics Soccer Lacrosse Swimming & Diving Rowing (Heavyweight) Tennis Rowing (Lightweight) Track & Field (Indoor) Soccer Track & Field (Outdoor) Sprint Football Volleyball Squash Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field (Indoor) Track & Field (Outdoor) Water Polo Wrestling

Club Sports Men’s Women’s co-ed Boxing Rugby Cycling Ice Hockey Softball Judo Rugby Golf Karate Volleyball Marathon Pistol Powerlifting Triathlon

Opportunities to Support The Fund forAthletic ExcellencecUrreNT GiFTS ANd pLedGeSI Annual support of The Fund for Athletic Excellence is the best

way to ensure the consistent fulfillment of the Naval Academy’s physical mission at the highest level. Pledges may be made for a period of up to five (5) years. Multi-year commitments are particularly helpful as they provide a reliable long term revenue stream for the NAAA.

reUNiON YeAr cLASS GiFTSI Class Reunions present a wonderful opportunity to make

an extraordinary gift in support of Athletic Excellence. Many classes have designated a portion of their Reunion Year Class Gift to contribute to the Margin of Athletic Excellence. For additional information on having The Fund for Athletic Excellence included among your class’ reunion year giving priorities, please contact Rich Goldsby ‘72 with the USNA Foundation at (410) 295-4167.

LeGAcY GiFT pLANNiNGI Become a member of the Robert Means Thompson Society

and create a lasting legacy by including The Fund for Athletic Excellence in your will, trust or estate plan. Lasting legacies may also be created by including The Fund for Athletic Excellence in one’s In-Memorium request. For additional information on the availability of various planned giving options and the Foundation’s Gift Planning services, please contact the USNA Foundation at (410) 295-4186.

Types of Gifts accepted by theNaval Academy FoundationchecK Or crediT cArdI Checks should be made payable to the USNA Foundation,

indicating Athletic Excellence in the subject line. The USNA Foundation also accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express (additional processing fees may apply).

MATchiNG GiFTSI Increase the impact of your gift by requesting a matching gift

form from your employer. Spouse and retiree gifts may also be eligible. Contact your Human Resources Office or the USNA Foundation at (410) 295-4190 for additional information.

SecUriTieSI To make a gift of appreciated securities, please notify the

USNA Foundation’s gift processing unit at (410) 295-4115 prior to their transfer.

OTher GiFTSI To support The Fund for Athletic Excellence through the gift of

other assets, please contact the USNA Foundation at (410) 295-4000.

Making a contribution to The Fund for Athletic ExcellenceBY MAiLI Use the enclosed form and return envelope to send your gift to:

USNA Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 79169

Baltimore, MD 21279-0169 ~ or ~

USNA Foundation Gift Processing291 Wood Road, Beach HallAnnapolis, MD 21402-1254

BY phONeI Please contact Dawn Beach with the United States Naval

Academy Foundation at (410) 295-4115.

ONLiNeI Go to www.usna.com. Click on Giving and then click on the

“Make a Gift” icon. In order to make your gift in support of The Fund for Athletic Excellence, first time users will need to register.

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Athletic ExcellenceFor all other inquiries about supporting Athletic Excellence

at the United States Naval Academy, please contact:

Stephen A. O’Brien, J.D.Associate Athletic Director – Development

Phone: (410) 293-3767Fax: (410) 293-2207

steve.obrien@usna.com