From the Desk of AD #31

I'm writing from Boston, Massachusetts, where our football team is preparing to take on UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. The city of Boston and the bowl organizers have done a tremendous job delivering a first-class experience - along with a timely reminder that this kind of weather builds leaders of character :)

As we close out the year and head into the holiday season, Robyn and I want to wish the entire Army West Point family a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season. We are deeply grateful and truly honored to be part of such an extraordinary community.

I am thankful for the relationships, collaboration, and shared successes that defined this year, and I am incredibly proud of what our cadet-athletes, coaches, and staff accomplished. We competed with toughness, integrity, and pride, earning meaningful wins on and off the fields of friendly strife. These accomplishments reflect the foundation of our Athletics Fruits of Victory Strategic Plan - a commitment to competitive excellence, leader development, and an environment that empowers our cadet-athletes to thrive.

At the same time, there is always room to improve, and that responsibility starts with me. We must continue to raise our standards, challenge one another, and find new ways to enhance the experience for our cadet-athletes and the entire Army Athletics community.

As we look ahead to the New Year, our mission remains clear: to develop leaders of character prepared to lead our Nation's Army. Winning on and off the field is not mutually exclusive - it remains our expectation.

Here's to celebrating the season, recharging, and looking forward to a bright and successful year ahead. Cheers to health, happiness, and continued connection.

Finally, please keep in your thoughts those deployed in harm's way, as well as their families back home.

Thank you for your commitment, belief, and continued support of Army Athletics. The best is still ahead.

Army-Navy Game presented by USAA

Saturday's Army-Navy Game presented by @USAA, averaged 7.84 million viewers on CBS, which was the second-largest audience since 2018.#ArmyNavy pic.twitter.com/95jWy9ayqW
— Army-Navy Game (@ArmyNavyGame) December 16, 2025

While the result was not what we wanted, I am proud of how our team fought and competed until the final whistle. The Army–Navy Game presented by USAA drew 7.8 million viewers on CBS, reinforcing its place as America's Game and one of the most meaningful rivalry in the world.

Moving forward, we will continue to work closely with our partners and our counterparts in Annapolis to ensure this game is protected, elevated, and that its story is shown on a national stage. Below are links to additional media coverage, GoArmyWest Point content, videos, and moments that capture the pride, passion, and sentiment surrounding this historic game.
Sports Business Journal article
Baltimore Sun article

Army West Point Athletics and Nike Extend Partnership
Army West Point Athletics and Nike have agreed to a 10-year extension of their long-standing apparel and footwear partnership, continuing a relationship that has outfitted our cadet-athletes for over two decades. This renewed agreement expands Nike's support across all 30 Army West Point intercollegiate programs and enhances its involvement in the annual Army-Navy Game uniform reveal and promotional efforts-one of college football's most unique traditions. Through this partnership, our teams will benefit from advancements in performance technology and a strategic approach to elevating the Army Athletics brand on both national and global stages.

FENWAY BOWL
The Black Knights ship up to Boston on Saturday to face UConn in the 2025 Wasabi Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park. Kickoff is set for 2:15p.m. ET and the game will broadcast on ESPN.

It's a @FenwayBowl Game Week!

Tix ? https://t.co/K7430jN2DS pic.twitter.com/HMHe91SFMK
— Army Football (@ArmyWP_Football) December 22, 2025

Tickets are still available - click here to purchase yours now.

2026 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OPPONNETS
Army Football's opponents for the 2026 season are set and next season the Black Knights will take on:

Bryant
Louisiana Tech
Air Force
Navy
East Carolina
Florida Atlantic
Tulane
South Florida
Memphis
Rice
Temple
Tulsa

Visit these hyperlinks for more information on our conference matchups and non-conference matchups.

MEN'S AND WOMENS BASKETBALL
Our basketball teams are heating up this winter and we have the chance to catch some holiday hoops action as women's basketball welcomes Howard to Christl Arena on Monday, Dec. 29th and then both the men's and women's team face Lehigh on Wednesday, Dec. 31st.

SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimming & Diving set a plethora of records this month in Annapolis and are gearing up for the second half of their season this spring. The Black Knights will return to action in 2026 with their Firstie Day at Crandall Pool against Bucknell on Saturday, Jan. 10^th. A dual meet at Loyola Maryland and the Army Invite are all that then stands between Army and the 2026 Patriot League Championship Meet in Annapolis this February.

ARMY HOCKEY FT. THE IVEY BROTHERS
Army West Point hockey head coach Zach McKelvie is not the only twin amongst the Black Knights - yearling twins Jack and Ben Ivey are a key piece of Army's lineup this season. Check out the feature our creative team put together highlighting their connection throughout their hockey careers and at West Point. The Black Knights return to action on Sunday, Dec. 28th at LIU before returning home to Tate Rink on Friday, Jan. 2 to take on No. 13 Northeastern at 7 p.m. ET.

Scoring goals and making their dreams come true.

From roller hockey to taking the ice at Tate Rink, the Ivey twins have been side by side throughout their hockey journeys.#GoArmy pic.twitter.com/CEI6F7ZGC4
— Army Hockey (@ArmyWP_Hockey) December 22, 2025

THANK YOU
I'd ask you to continue to do what you can to support Army West Point Athletics and our cadet-athletes by:
• Planning to attend athletics events and competitions this fall – home and on the road!
• Purchasing season tickets, joining the Army A Club, and identifying a corporate partner
• Wear the colors – especially on Black Knight Friday's and use the hashtag #WearArmyBlackandGold
• Get others to do the same

Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics
Army West Point
Email: AthleticDirector@WestPoint.edu
X: @TT_Army_AD

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