Throughout his lengthy career with the Navy men's track and field program, head coach Stephen Cooksey preached the principles of preparation and hard work as keys to success. His student-athletes took those lessons and won a slew of championships.
Cooksey will retire from the Naval Academy Aug. 30 after 29 distinguished seasons at the helm of the program that has dominated the Patriot League and turned out a succession of All-Americans.
Under Cooksey's guidance, the Midshipmen won 14 Patriot League championships -- nine indoors, five outdoors. In addition, Navy won five Heptagonal championships, taking three straight outdoor crowns from 1991-1993 and the 1992 and 1993 indoor titles. The Midshipmen also captured the 1991 Colonial Athletic Association outdoor championship.
