Official Site of the Blue Devils · Nov 10, 2018
Sunday's Army Game Holds Special Meaning for Coach K
Coach K’s disciplined, mentally tough teams can be seen as an extension of his own upbringing. Mike Krzyzewski went to West Point and enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy to receive a quality education, play basketball and become an officer in the Army.
From 1969-74, Krzyzewski served his country, directing service teams for three years and serving a two-year stint as head coach at the U.S. Military Academy Prep School in Belvoir, Va. In 1974, he resigned from the Army having attained the rank of Captain.