Redondo Beach Swimmer Commits to Coast Guard Academy
Redondo Union High senior Jake Everitt is the first recruit to join the academy's class of 2031.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Swimming
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Redondo Union High School senior Jake Everitt has committed to swim for the United States Coast Guard Academy. He becomes the first athlete to join the program for the class of 2031.
Why it matters
The recruitment marks a significant addition for the Coast Guard Academy, which competes in the NEWMAC conference. Everitt arrives as a high-performing prospect with experience at the national level.
Everitt holds personal bests of 1:50.11 in the 200 fly, 48.64 in the 100 fly, and 21.91 in the 50 free. His qualifying time for the Winter Junior Nationals was 2:05.96 in the 200 LCM fly.
The players
Jake Everitt
He is a competitive swimmer at Redondo Union High School and a member of the Beach Cities Alpha club.
United States Coast Guard Academy
It is a federal service academy located in New London, Connecticut, that participates in the NEWMAC conference.
The details
Everitt, who competes for the Beach Cities Alpha club, previously earned a silver medal in the 100 fly at the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Championships. Following his successful high school career, he is projected as a potential qualifier for the NCAA Division III Championships during his freshman year.
Timeline
February 2026: Swam a personal best of 1:50.11 in the 200 fly at Speedo Sectionals.
April 2026: Clocked a personal best of 48.64 in the 100 fly.
December 2026: Winter Junior Nationals qualification and participation.
Season Trajectory
Everitt's early commitment strengthens the Coast Guard Academy's long-term roster development. This move positions the academy to maintain its competitive standing within the NEWMAC conference through 2031.
Everitt brings a 200 fly personal best of 1:50.11, providing the academy with an immediate impact recruit. His qualification for Winter Junior Nationals suggests he could compete for points at the NCAA Division III level early in his college career.
The takeaway
Early commitments in high school sports provide athletes with stability as they prepare for the collegiate level. Student-athletes often benefit from evaluating their performance metrics against conference standards well before their freshman year begins.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
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