College Commits: Amelia Burns

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Amelia Burns, currently a senior at Hamilton, has been playing soccer for 12 years. She recently committed to playing soccer for UW-Whitewater.  

Burn’s teammate, senior Riley Veenendaal, says about her: "I first met Amelia our sophomore year of high school. We met early in the year and quickly bonded over the fact that we both played soccer. Since then I have gotten to watch Amelia grow into the person and player that she is today. Amelia is one of the most aggressive players that I know. She possesses a winning mentality and always has a positive mindset. If you were to watch Amelia play, you'd notice that not only is she incredibly fast and a well-rounded player, but she is also always cheering her teammates on. Amelia is constantly looking to build her teammates up and she always makes our team environment extremely fun. I can't wait to watch her play at Whitewater!" 

Read more to hear from Burns:

How long have you been playing?

12 years

What is your favorite memory from soccer?

My favorite memory from soccer was making school history when we went to sectional finals in the 2023 WIAA playoffs.

What do you think is your favorite/best soccer goal you've accomplished? 

The best soccer goal I accomplished was being team captain on my club soccer team.

What will you miss most about playing for Hamilton?

I will miss my teammates that I have been playing with for the last 4 years.

How has soccer impacted your life?

It gave me friendships that will last a lifetime.

What is one lesson you've learned from soccer? 

To keep working hard towards your goals and to never give up.

What was the recruitment process like for you?

I emailed a lot of coaches, specifically ones at the schools I was interested in attending. I reached out to get on their radar and they started coming to my games. I also attended many college ID camps for soccer and I eventually committed.

What advice do you have for younger players? 

Some advice I would give to younger players is to never give up on your goals even if others around you don’t think you can accomplish them.

What are you most excited about next year playing for UW-Whitewater?

I am really excited to meet new teammates and reconnect with old ones.

Is there anyone you’d like to give a positive shoutout to who has been instrumental in your journey?

My parents have always been there for me by coming to my games, traveling across the country for club soccer, and supporting me throughout the recruiting process.