Katie Schoepfer

Classroom

Schoepfer has maintained a 3.38 cumulative GPA with a 3.5 in her major.  She looks forward to working with at-risk children as a career and possibly getting into social work after graduation to make a difference in children’s lives.  She is a two-time member of the Academic All-Big Ten team (2007, 2008) as well as a CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine second team All-District selection in 2007.

Character

Schoepfer has had to overcome many injuries during her playing career. Nevertheless, she has bounced back from them and become a better student-athlete because of them. She is very committed to her team and would do anything for her teammates. Her belief is to play the game the right way by showing sportsmanship whenever possible on the playing field.

Community

Schoepfer is active in a variety of community groups and events. She participates in The Second Mile, a non-profit organization that gives an outlet to underprivileged and disadvantaged children.  Additionally, she also participates in an annual Christmas Party hosted by The Second Mile. Her work with “Penn” Pal has been an exciting experience for Schoepfer as she participates with a classroom of young people in exchanging letters. She also volunteers her time with the Centre Soccer Association with try-outs, practices and showing young girls the ins and outs of soccer, while helping to provide them with the opportunity to reach their goals. Schoepfer has given speeches to several different youth soccer clubs over the years to inspire young girls to believe they can achieve their dreams and work hard enough to reach their goals. Schoepfer is also active in “THON,” which is what the Penn State Dance Marathon is known as in the State College area. The 48-hour event raises millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research. She is active in the Athlete Hour, which lets children and their families meet various student-athletes from the Penn State athletic department for quality time.

Competition

Schoepfer has been an outstanding leader on and off the field for the Nittany Lions during her career in Happy Valley. Schoepfer has started in 65 of 78 games in the Blue and White and has amassed impressive numbers entering her senior year.  She ranks in the top 10 in four offensive categories all-time in Penn State history: 5th in shots (309), 7th in goals (35) and game-winning goals (13) and 8th in points (90).  She is a two-time first team All-Big Ten honoree and an NSCAA/Soccer Buzz second team All-American in 2007.  Additionally, Schoepfer is a member of the U.S. U-23 National Team, which competed in Ireland and England this past summer.