District students named finalists for PCA-Tampa Bay Class of 2021 scholarships
Aug. 24, 2020
Five district student-athletes have been named finalists in Positive Coaching Alliance-Tampa Bay’s Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners will be announced in December 2020 and each will receive $2,000 towards college expenses. There are 50 Tampa Bay finalists and 25 will receive scholarships.
The five district finalists are:
· Michael Barfield, St. Petersburg High School, Basketball, Cross Country & Track
· Jayla Brooks, Osceola Fundamental High School, Softball & Volleyball
· Amanda Coleman, Countryside High School, Cheerleading & Track
· Frankee Hendricks, Seminole High School, Tennis
· Erin Joyner, Seminole High School, Basketball, Cross Country, Track & Volleyball
PCA aims to show student-athletes how to use their athletic platform to benefit others. Selected finalists participate in a year-long program, gaining professional skills by meeting with business leaders and mentors, completing phone, video and personal interviews, promoting their school or club athletic team, and giving back to their communities with volunteer service to parks and recreation centers.
PCA-Tampa Bay, which is the local chapter of the national organization, partners with Pinellas County Schools to deliver its Character & Leadership Program for student-athletes.