Army West Point Athletics
Army Black Knights Announce Return of Annual Spirit Luncheons
August 26, 2026 | Athletics
WEST POINT, N.Y. — The Army West Point Athletics Association will continue the long-standing tradition of hosting Spirit Luncheons presented by USAA throughout the 2026 Football season – kicking off Thursday, September 3, at the West Point Club (603 Cullum Road).Â
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Fans are invited to join head coach Jeff Monken and director of athletics Tom Theodorakis to learn more about the upcoming battle and an inside look to Army Athletics.Â
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"This Spirit Lunch tradition is a means of engaging and forging connections between the West Point Community, our fans and the cadet-athletes," said Tom Theodorakis, Army West Point Athletic Association Director of Athletics. "These events stimulate the passion everyone has for West Point and the teams and cadets that represent the United States Military Academy."
The Spirit Luncheons will be moderated by Rich DeMarco, the voice of Army Athletics and also will include appearances by the USMA spirit band, the Rabble Rousers and Black Jack. Each luncheon also will highlight two other Army Athletics programs. Head coaches of featured teams will join the events to share program insights and spotlight cadet-athlete success.
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The Spirit Luncheon series will follow the Black Knights' 2026 football schedule, beginning with the September 5 season opener against Bryant and continuing through the annual Army-Navy Game presented by USAA in December.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and each luncheon will begin at 12 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 on the West Point Club website.
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2026 Spirit Luncheon Dates:
Thursday, September 3 – Bryant University
Thursday, September 10 – University of South Florida
Thursday, October 8 – Tulane
Thursday, October 15 – Florida Atlantic University
Thursday, November 5 – Air Force
Thursday, November 19 – East Carolina University
Monday, December 7 – Navy
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Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program.  AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintedent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience. Â
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About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves more than 14.5 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in seven U.S. cities and four overseas locations and employs more than 36,000 people worldwide. Each year, USAA supports national and local nonprofits serving military families and communities. With Honor Through Action, USAA advances policy, advocacy and philanthropy to support financial security, build meaningful careers and promote overall well-being across the military community. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or X (@usaa), or visit usaa.com.
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Fans are invited to join head coach Jeff Monken and director of athletics Tom Theodorakis to learn more about the upcoming battle and an inside look to Army Athletics.Â
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"This Spirit Lunch tradition is a means of engaging and forging connections between the West Point Community, our fans and the cadet-athletes," said Tom Theodorakis, Army West Point Athletic Association Director of Athletics. "These events stimulate the passion everyone has for West Point and the teams and cadets that represent the United States Military Academy."
The Spirit Luncheons will be moderated by Rich DeMarco, the voice of Army Athletics and also will include appearances by the USMA spirit band, the Rabble Rousers and Black Jack. Each luncheon also will highlight two other Army Athletics programs. Head coaches of featured teams will join the events to share program insights and spotlight cadet-athlete success.
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The Spirit Luncheon series will follow the Black Knights' 2026 football schedule, beginning with the September 5 season opener against Bryant and continuing through the annual Army-Navy Game presented by USAA in December.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and each luncheon will begin at 12 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 on the West Point Club website.
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2026 Spirit Luncheon Dates:
Thursday, September 3 – Bryant University
Thursday, September 10 – University of South Florida
Thursday, October 8 – Tulane
Thursday, October 15 – Florida Atlantic University
Thursday, November 5 – Air Force
Thursday, November 19 – East Carolina University
Monday, December 7 – Navy
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Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program.  AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintedent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience. Â
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About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves more than 14.5 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in seven U.S. cities and four overseas locations and employs more than 36,000 people worldwide. Each year, USAA supports national and local nonprofits serving military families and communities. With Honor Through Action, USAA advances policy, advocacy and philanthropy to support financial security, build meaningful careers and promote overall well-being across the military community. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or X (@usaa), or visit usaa.com.
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