Mike Basista
Associate Director of Admission, Camp Challenge
760.547.5189
mbasista@armyandnavyacademy.org
B.S. History and Political Science, Campbell University, N.C.
JROTC Instructor Certificate from the United States Army Cadet Command
Teaching since: 1974
Academy Faculty Member Since: 2001
Mike Basista is the Admission and Camp Challenge Officer. Mike retired from the Army after 24 years of service and is a graduate of numerous military courses. Additionally, he is a certified fitness trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine; and, was recently awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Carlsbad Rotary Club for his many years of service to country and community. Mike spends most of his free time chasing after his two young children.