Navy Sports Central

Sudden Impact: Navy Sprinter and Wide Receiver Nathan Kent's Journey to Annapolis . . . A Parent's Blueprint for Success.


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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In this episode, you will have a chance to learn more about Nathan Kent, one of the Naval Academy's outstanding young athletes, as we sit down with his mom and former track and field star, Maura Kent. Nathan's rise to success in both track and football is brought to life through Maura's firsthand experiences and insights into his path from California to the Naval Academy. We also delve into the pivotal role mentors and family played in his decision to attend, and how their support has made all the difference.

Maura shares valuable advice for parents of athletes navigating the complex world of college athletic careers, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and decision-making with the collective goal in mind.

Finally, we explore the strong sense of community and passion that permeates life at the Naval Academy. Hear how Nathan's choice to pursue both football and track is building unforgettable bonds with his fellow midshipmen. Don't miss this fascinating conversation with Maura Kent as we celebrate Nathan's journey and his bright future at the Naval Academy.


Related Links:

  • Navy Sports Nation Blog
  • Navy Football Webpage

We want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

We mentioned earlier that Braden Presser set a school record in the javelin at the NCAA championships with a throw of 249’4”. How many of the top 10 performances in the event does he own?  Is it:

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page. 

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Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

  • Seven In Music (Intro)
  • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
  • Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)
  • Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)
  • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)


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