University of Idaho Athletics

AT IDAHO:

WHY IDAHO:
"I chose Idaho because when I was walking on the campus on my visit, I knew it felt like home and the competition and the drive from everyone around me to be the best version of themselves makes it amazing here. I don’t feel 2000 miles away from my home when I am with the team and the coaches. I chose Idaho because I just knew I would love being a Vandal!" - Calli Chiarelli

FUN FACT:
Calli is scuba certified and has gone diving in three different countries!

BEFORE IDAHO:
Chiarelli competed for Eclipse Select ECNL before continuing her collegiate career at SIUE. During her two seasons with the Cougars, she appeared in 20 matches, including three starts in 2024 before transferring to Idaho. She earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, OVC Academic All-Conference recognition, the Cougar Pride Award, was named to the Dean's List every semester, and was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Prior to college, Chiarelli was a multi-sport athlete at New Trier High School, earning All-State honors in the 400 meters, MVP Sprinter recognition, Central Suburban League All-Conference honors, and Scholar-Athlete recognition. She also helped New Trier place third and fourth at the state water polo tournament. In the classroom, she was an Honor Roll student all four years, a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and National Latin Society Summa Cum Laude, and received the Gerry Munley Passion for Science Award.