Chadwick Athletics College Signing Day Class
of 2026
AMMA MELTON
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY | Soccer
Started at Chadwick: 10th Grade
Chadwick Sports: Soccer
Club Sports: Optimist Club of Naples (two years); Florida West FC (five years); Beach FC ECNL(six years)
Awards andAccolades:
Captain of Beach FC ECNL
Five appearances at ECNLnational playoffs
Captain of Chadwick Girls Soccer
Two-timeAll-Conference SecondTeam selection
It's fitting that Amma is going to perennial powerhouse Santa Clara. She is in the very upper echelon of players her age and will make a great addition to an already loaded roster. Her personality is a perfect match: always positive, always prepared to work, and her willingness to learn is a great ingredient for success Her positive influence on our team’s culture will be felt for decades to come.”
Coach Kely Jacobson
All-tournament team honors atYokohama International School in Japan
When did you start playing your sport?
I first started playing soccer at age five, but nearly quit because there was “too much kicking ” What began as something I was hesitant to try soon became my passion I have made my closest friends through the sport and built memories I will never forget Soccer gives me a place to express myself, separate from school and home.At the end of the day, I always have practice to look forward to, and I am grateful for the sense of belonging and purpose it has given me in my communities.
Why did you choose your college and major?
Santa Clara has been my dream college since I watched the team beat Florida State in penalty kicks to win the National Championship in 2020 I have been in contact with the coach since I first became eligible, and after my first call, I knew it was the right fit I love everything about it the coaching staff, the team atmosphere and the campus It feels like a dream come true, and I am grateful to the coaches and team for welcoming me into their program I plan to major in English
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
I would like to thank my moms and dad for always believing in me and for the time and energy they have invested in helping me achieve my goals: countless hours driving me to practices and games, supporting me from the sidelines and making sacrifices so I could pursue this path Their support has shown me what unconditional love looks like Their faith in me has helped me build confidence in myself, and because of them, I have learned how to love and support others. I hope to carry that forward and share it with those around me.
“Brookefindingtheperfect placetopursuebothher engineeringgoalsand continuehersoccercareer shouldsurprisenooneShe hasconsistentlybetonherself, spenthundredsofhours refininghercraft,andher mentalstrengthwasconstantly ondisplay.Anidealteammate, weareallgratefulforthe lessonsshehasleftbehind. Welookforwardtobecoming fansofMSOESoccer!”
CoachKelyJacobson
FUNFACT
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BROOKE PYLES
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING | Soccer
Started at Chadwick: Kindergarten
Chadwick Sports: Soccer
Club Sports: FRAM Soccer Club
Awards andAccolades:
2023-24 SecondTeamAll-Prep League 2025-26 FirstTeamAll-Prep League
When did you start playing your sport?
My dad signed me up for soccer at the park when I was two years old, and ever since that point, I’ve loved it!
Why did you choose your college and major?
I chose Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) because I really wanted to go to a school where all the girls on the team were in engineering When I visited MSOE, I was really excited by the team culture and the coaches. I also really loved the location and the campus environment.
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
I’d like to thank my dad for always supporting me no matter what and for all the hours he’s spent practicing with me so that I could get to this point I’d like to thank the rest of the Pyles family for supporting me in every aspect of my life I’d also like to thank my club coach, Ben, for his support I’d like to thank coaches Kely, Luis and Jonas for their support in Chadwick soccer and all my teammates for supporting me and making soccer such a good experience!
Julie Sweeney is a force to be reckoned with. As a freshman, she scored over 100 goals in her first season. She has a kind demeanor but is ferocious in the water Chadwick water polo will miss you dearly”
JULIE SWEENEY
BROWN UNIVERSITY | Water Polo
Started at Chadwick: Kindergarten
Chadwick Sports: Swimming, Water Polo
Club Sports: Santa Barbara 805’s 18UAteam;Trojan Water Polo Club, Manhattan Beach
Awards andAccolades:
Competed internationally in Croatia, New Zealand and Italy, representing the United States Member of the USACadet NationalTeam, Olympic Development Program CoastalATeam andTonyAzevedo’s USAAll-StarTeam
Junior Olympic champion with Santa Barbara 805ATeam (top finish among 144 U S clubs)
Two-time Olympic Development Program National Champion; recipient of the Nick JohnsonAward for outstanding sportsmanship and embodiment of olympism
United States Club Championships (16U) winner and alltournament MVP
At Chadwick: FirstTeamAll-Prep League (Boys and Girls Water Polo, four years)
When did you start playing your sport?
CoachRobertLynn
FUNFACT
Julie started playing water polo at 11, largely because her older brother, Max, who graduated from Chadwick in 2023, encouraged her to try it. Before water polo, she swam beginning at age 5, but was drawn to the sport’s team spirit and camaraderie.
Why did you choose your college and major?
Julie chose Brown University for its competitive Division I athletics and open curriculum, which allows her to balance playing water polo at a high level while pursuing her interest in history
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
Julie’s biggest influences and sources of inspiration are from her older brother Max, who helped guide her throughout her journey as a water polo athlete, and her dad Brian, who drove her around the country and gave her inspiration as he placed 9th in the 1984 Olympic Games for Canada in theTornado Catamaran Sailing class.