Navy Sports Central

Author: Karl Darden

What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 36 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, its not about name, image, and likeness or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country.  These young men and women represent the best our country has to offer. They compete at a high level on both the national and world stage, and their stories have mostly gone untold. Im here to change all of that. With Navy Sports Central, you'll get the latest news on the athletes, and their teams, gain some unique insights in our Deep Dive segment and hear from some great guests along the way. So please join me, Karl Darden, and check out Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about these incredible athletes and our nations future leaders.
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Trust, Discipline, and the Power of Eight: Alexandria Vallancey Becomes a World Champion
Episode 80
Monday, 26 January, 2026

Send us a textIn our second of installment marking 50 years of excellence in women's athletics at the Naval Academy, Alexandria Vallancy joins us to continue her story. She shares her journey as she prepares for the U23 World Rowing Championships and what it took to cross the finish line first to become a world champion in her sport. Alexandria also talks about the challenges that come with balancing her professional life as a naval officer with her athletic goals and what it takes to stay competitive while in the national team pipeline. The discipline that requires while maintaining a high level of performance as a division officer is certainly unique. Finally, Alexandria gives her perspective on the legacy of Navy women’s athletics—50 years strong and how her experience put her in the position she is in today. If this conversation struck a chord with you, follow the show, share it with a Navy sports fan, and leave a review to help more listeners find these stories.Support the showIf you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!