The Naval Academy offers programs in 33 varsity sports, almost twice the number of many Division I schools. For instance, the University of Maryland fields teams in 19 varsity sports.
However, Navy also boasts 16 club sports that provide members of the Brigade of Midshipman with an opportunity to compete against other colleges across the country. Many of those club programs are extremely well organized and highly competitive.
Navy has captured the National Club Lacrosse League national championship four times. Navy rugby has long been a national powerhouse and plays at the highest level of the sport.