Army West Point Athletics
Jeff Monken, Brady Small and Owen Walter to Represent Football at 2026 American Kickoff
July 15, 2026 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Football Head Coach Jeff Monken, along with team captains Brady Small and Owen Walter, will represent the Black Knights at the 2026 American Kickoff in St. Petersburg, Fla., held July 23-24 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
Twenty-eight student-athletes are scheduled to attend this year's Kickoff. Media sessions begin at 11 a.m. ET Thursday, continuing Friday morning with press conferences with all 14 head coaches. Commissioner Tim Pernetti will deliver remarks on Friday at 8:05 a.m. ET.
Fans can experience the Kickoff in person with access to press conferences, photo opportunities and meet-and-greets with players and coaches.
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Fans who wish to attend the 2026 Kickoff can register at www.TheAmerican.org/Kickoff.
Live coverage of the American Kickoff will air Friday, July 24, at 7:50 a.m. ET/6:50 a.m. CT on ESPN+ as Maria Trivelpiece, Rene Ingoglia and Leger Douzable interview coaches and student-athletes from all 14 teams.
WATCH LINKÂ
American Football Kickoff on ESPN+
In addition to the Friday press conferences, student-athletes and coaches will also be available for breakout sessions at specified times Friday and upon request during their Thursday-afternoon block.
Twenty-eight student-athletes are scheduled to attend this year's Kickoff. Media sessions begin at 11 a.m. ET Thursday, continuing Friday morning with press conferences with all 14 head coaches. Commissioner Tim Pernetti will deliver remarks on Friday at 8:05 a.m. ET.
Fans can experience the Kickoff in person with access to press conferences, photo opportunities and meet-and-greets with players and coaches.
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Fans who wish to attend the 2026 Kickoff can register at www.TheAmerican.org/Kickoff.
Live coverage of the American Kickoff will air Friday, July 24, at 7:50 a.m. ET/6:50 a.m. CT on ESPN+ as Maria Trivelpiece, Rene Ingoglia and Leger Douzable interview coaches and student-athletes from all 14 teams.
WATCH LINKÂ
American Football Kickoff on ESPN+
In addition to the Friday press conferences, student-athletes and coaches will also be available for breakout sessions at specified times Friday and upon request during their Thursday-afternoon block.
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