After a prosperous 55-year run at the Naval Academy, including the last 50 as the head coach of the men's cross country team, Al Cantello has announced that he will retire effective Aug. 30. During his time working with Midshipmen athletes, Cantello collected 49 N-Star victories over Army as the head coach of cross country and track & field programs.
"Since arriving at Annapolis in the summer of 1963, I have seen many swan songs. Some end well and some don't. Mine will end well. Retiring under my own power, happy about my successor and satisfied with my career," remarked Cantello.