Meet The A&SP Mid - 1/c Isaiah Drake 

The Athletic and Scholarships Program (A&SP) is a division of the United States Naval Academy Foundation that encourages and supports the Physical Mission of the Naval Academy. A&SP provides leadership, need-based funding, guidance and mentoring to all Foundation Preparatory students; as well as needed private funding to all the Naval Academy varsity, club, and intramural sports teams through The Fund for Athletic Excellence. The program is responsible for grants and awards that recognize superiority in athletics and a comprehensive scholarship program to ensure the Naval Academy has the best scholar-athletes in the nation.

Where are you from?

I'm from Los Angeles, CA

What are your goals this year in gymnastics?

My main goal this season is to contribute to my team as best I can on as many apparatuses as possible as we always strive to Beat Army and Air Force. Personally, to be a top All-Around gymnast in the nation is a goal I continue to have, and holding on to my Conference title too and making the best efforts I can to become an All-American again. 

What is something you are most proud of? 

The privilege to be a midshipmen is something that I am always proud of, which was made possible because of A&SP (Athletic & Scholarship Programs). In addition, I am very proud that I was recognized as an All-American at the NCAA National Championship during my youngster year (2023). 

What is your favorite memory at the Naval Academy?

One of my favorite memories at the Academy was seeing my family again after Plebe Summer during Parents Weekend.

How has A&SP impacted you?  

A&SP has had such a positive impact on my life. I attribute A&SP for both attending the Academy and preparing me to navigate midshipmen life as a student athlete.

Do you have any advice to incoming plebes? 

I encourage all incoming plebes to make as many friends as possible at the Academy, because the people here are the best part about this place. Also, enjoy every second you have at the Academy because time flies here when you're having a good time.