Soccer Shots establishes scholarship for Messiah University OT and PT graduate students

Soccer Shots establishes scholarship for Messiah University OT and PT graduate students  

Soccer Shots (Harrisburg/York) has established an applied health sciences scholarship for Messiah University graduate or graduate-bound students in the occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) programs. 

Jason and Mandy Webb, owners of Soccer Shots (Harrisburg/York) and Messiah alumni (‘98), established the scholarship to support Soccer Shots (Harrisburg/York) coaches who are also full-time students in OT and PT programs at Messiah.  

“We’ve found that PT and OT students can be a great fit with their passion for helping and caring for children and their families,” said Mandy. “The experiences and opportunities that they will have working at Soccer Shots complements what they are learning and growing in professionally during graduate school.” 

The scholarship will provide financial assistance to Soccer Shots (Harrisburg/York) employees who have coached at least one season and who are Messiah University graduate students in the Master of Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. The scholarship is also open to graduate-bound juniors and seniors in Messiah’s early assurance or accelerated PT or OT program. The award is granted three times per year and up to five recipients may be awarded for each of the three awards. 

“This scholarship is a great example of how the Messiah community supports one another,” said Jennifer Fisler, dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Messiah University. “It provides our students with scholarship money and the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized company and allows the Webbs to give back to their alma mater while employing coaches that support their mission.” 

Soccer Shots is a children's soccer program with a focus on character development. The company seeks to provide caring coaches who positively impact children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum.  

Learn more about the Soccer Shots Applied Health Sciences Scholarship.