Redondo Union Swimmer Jake Everitt Commits to Coast Guard
The local senior joins the Academy's class of 2031 after high-level success in competitive butterfly events.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Swimming
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Redondo Union High School senior Jake Everitt has announced his commitment to the United States Coast Guard Academy. As the first commit for the class of 2031, Everitt will join the school's swim team in the NEWMAC conference.
Why it matters
This commitment marks a key career step for the local student-athlete, who has emerged as a high-performing competitive swimmer. His transition to the academy's program reflects his consistent progression in butterfly and freestyle events.
Everitt established his collegiate potential by recording a 1:50.11 personal best in the 200 fly at Speedo Sectionals. He further validated his speed by qualifying for the Winter Junior Nationals with a 2:05.96 in the 200 LCM fly.
The players
Jake Everitt
A Redondo Union High School senior and competitive swimmer committed to the Coast Guard Academy.
United States Coast Guard Academy
A federal service academy that competes in the NEWMAC athletic conference.
The details
Everitt, who competes for the Beach Cities Alpha club, specializes in the butterfly and freestyle strokes. He earned silver in the 100 fly at the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Championships, demonstrating his ability to perform under high-pressure competitive conditions. His training trajectory suggests he could potentially qualify for the NCAA Division III Championships during his freshman year.
Timeline
February 2026: Everitt swam a 1:50.11 in the 200 fly.
April 2026: Everitt clocked a 48.64 in the 100 fly.
December 2026: Winter Junior Nationals.
Health Landscape
The transition from high school to the NEWMAC conference represents a significant increase in training intensity and competitive expectations. Success at this collegiate level typically requires a refined mastery of stroke mechanics and endurance capacity.
The rigorous training schedule of a collegiate swimmer requires a strong focus on nutrition and recovery to sustain high performance. Young athletes should consult with their coaches and trainers to ensure their athletic training plans support both academic and physical health.
The takeaway
Everitt's move underscores the importance of steady athletic improvement and specialized event mastery for collegiate athletes. Future student-athletes should maintain a consistent record of event times to aid in the recruitment process.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
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