Scott Rich, Jr. ‘92 to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address

Brookwood School is proud to announce that Scott Rich, Jr. ‘92 will serve as the 2026 Commencement speaker. A standout student-athlete during his time at Brookwood, Rich has gone on to build an impressive career at the intersection of sports and technology as a principal software engineer with EA Sports.

Rich’s journey began at Brookwood, where he distinguished himself both in the classroom and across all three athletic seasons. A member of the Class of 1992, he graduated as Salutatorian while earning numerous athletic honors, including Team Captain and All-Region recognition in football, the Warrior Award, Best Defense Award in basketball, and All-Area Honorable Mention in baseball.

Following graduation, Rich attended Washington and Lee University and majored in Computer Science, where he continued his athletic career playing both football and rugby. His passion for sports ultimately evolved into a career shaping how millions experience the games they love.

At EA Sports, Rich specializes in gameplay, animation, and mechanics, contributing to some of the company’s most iconic titles, including Madden, College Football, and NBA Live. In 2019, he collaborated with Next Gen Stats at the NFL Network, where his work in artificial intelligence led to a patented innovation focused on receiver route modeling in Madden. Today, he remains involved in strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the integration of college teams into gameplay experiences.

Brookwood School is honored to welcome Rich home for this special occasion.