Series Note This article is based on Episode 3 of a three-part Army and Navy Academy podcast series featuring Academy President Barry Shreiar and bestselling author and educational consultant Dr. Michael Gurian, founder of the Gurian Institute. In Episode 3, they turn their focus to parenting,...
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
Screens, Digital Toxins, And The Developing Male Brain
Series note This article is based on Episode 2 of a three-part Army and Navy Academy podcast series featuring Academy President Barry Shreiar and bestselling author and educational consultant Dr. Michael Gurian, founder of the Gurian Institute. In Episode 1, they explored how male brain science...
How Understanding Male Brain Differences Can Transform Boys’ Education & Mental Health
Series Note This article is based on episode 1 of a three-part Army and Navy Academy podcast series featuring Academy President Barry Shreiar and bestselling author and educational consultant Dr. Michael Gurian, founder of the Gurian Institute. In Episode 1, they lay the foundation, explaining how...
From Cadet to Millionaire to ANA Historian: Alumnus Brad Larsen Tells His Story
A reflective story about how a quiet cadet found confidence, purpose, and lifelong brotherhood, and why today’s boys should lean all the way in while they are here. At a Glance: Key Takeaways Growth often starts quietly, especially for boys who prefer to stay under the radar. The biggest regret...
How Can Discipline and Mental Toughness Shape Your Future Success?
A practical, real-world guide to helping boys build habits, resilience, and better decision-making, at school, at home, and beyond. This episode of the Army and Navy Academy podcast features a special guest whose career has been built around preparedness, responsibility, and performance under...
How to Help Your Teen Become a Better Leader
While U.S. military schools are well-known for their leadership training programs, developing leadership in teens, first and perhaps even foremost, begins at home. During the formative years of adolescence, as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to cultivate essential life skills in...
The Importance of Habits and Routines in Shaping Strong Boys
If you are a parent raising a teenage boy, the process of guiding the development of productive habits and routines can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. As the world grows more complex, parents often struggle with simple ways to foster good habits and establish routines with their sons....
Lessons in Leadership: How Honor, Courage, and Compassion Shape a Lifelong Journey of Service
Insights from Alumnus Dr. Wade Licup ’10 When Dr. Wade Licup walked back onto the Army and Navy Academy campus recently, he wasn’t just returning as an alumnus; he was returning as the kind of man many of our cadets hope to become. A 2010 graduate and now a physician at Scripps Health, Dr....
JROTC Benefits in High School
There are many benefits of being in JROTC in high school, whether you attend a public school or a military boarding school. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program helps students gain confidence, become more physically fit, and prepare for college and future careers....
Top Leadership Programs for Teenagers in the U.S.
Leadership is an important life skill that requires practice and training and can be developed during adolescence. Across the United States, a variety of teen leadership programs are available at boarding schools, military schools, as well as through clubs, councils, conferences, and summer camps....