http://www.svsports.com/rss/rss.ashxSVSports.com News and Updates60http://www.svsports.com//News/TEKK-Soccer-Goals-now-at-SVsports.com-nwMFT_26.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/TEKK-Soccer-Goals-now-at-SVsports.com-nwMFT_26.aspxSvsports features TEKK soccer goals! Pre-order your goal today! Goal Features: All in one piece, Sets up in 3 minutes, Permanently attached rebounding net, Folds up for easy storage, Strongest portable goal on the market, Crossbar withstands a load of over 100lbs, Can be converted into a semi-permanent goal. To view pricing or to order 5’x8’ and 6’x12’ goals check them out  on our website! Look what coaches are saying about the Tekk Soccer goals...Our TEKK goals (5x8 and 6x12) have given us the opportunity to have quality portable goals available for all of our coaches. The portability and durability of the TEKK goals has made them an integral part component of league play as well as our 5-a-side tournament in the summer. We set up a special practice area with the goals and it was the busiest area at the park. As a father, I have a set of TEKK goals in our own yard for my children to practice on, and we regularly take them to the park and play a game with family and friends. TEKK goals would be a great addition to your soccer program, coaching plans, and individual practice at home. Darren Joffs Board Member Yakima Youth Soccer Association After coaching youth soccer for several seasons, I was looking for something to help enhance my training program and my players’ development. I found the answer with the portable goals from TEKK Athletic. The TEKK goals allow me to provide a game-realistic experience for my players. And the kids love them! It is easier for me to coach and much more exciting and valuable for players to defend and attack real goals than those made with cones or flags. The TEKK goals also give me, as a coach, more flexibility in when and where I hold my practices. I no longer have to compete with other teams for field space and practice timeslots. The TEKK goals are exceptionally durable and remarkably easy and quick to setup. I can truly say that my progression as a coach and the development and experience of my players have benefited from training with TEKK goals. Ed Moffat AYSA Coach (Boys-U8, Girls U-6) 7/16/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/SVSports-TENT-SALES-of-DEALS--nwMFT_25.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/SVSports-TENT-SALES-of-DEALS--nwMFT_25.aspxSVSports has great deals!  Stop by our TENT SALE in Reading at the Fairgrounds Square Mall for the lowest prices of the year!  Opens this WEDNESDAY 5/26 and runs for 2 weeks!  You can shop a full assortment of shoes and apparel.  Cash and Credit cards accepted!  Loads of name brands such as Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Under Armour, Etnies, DC, Mizuno… 5/24/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/HISTORY-HAS-BEEN-MADE-------nwMFT_24.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/HISTORY-HAS-BEEN-MADE-------nwMFT_24.aspxDefying the improbable, the Flyers came back from 3-0 first period deficit in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semi finals to shock the world and eliminate the Boston Bruins 4-3. Carrying that momentum into Sunday night, the Canadiens ran into a orange and black buzzsaw as the Broad Street Bullies prevailed 6-0 to take a 1-0 Conference Finals lead in the best of seven series. With momentum gaining everyday and the possibility of the return of Jeff Carter and Ian Lapierre, the Flyers are poised to take a run at their first Stanley Cup since 1975! Schuylkill Valley Sports is ramping up to offer the greatest selection of Flyers gear around.  Coming in daily are shipments of the latest Flyers gear like Name and Number t-shirts, Game Jerseys, Hats, pennants, magnets, signs, earrings and more! Parents, with the ever popular “Flyers Days” coming up at local schools, you will want to run in to Schuylkill Valley Sports for the latest selection of kids gear for that special school day. With Father’s Day not far away, wouldn’t a Flyers item be the perfect gift for that special dad? Let’s all get together  and gear up to support our beloved Flyers as they make a historic trip to get “Back on Broad Street”! 5/17/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Flyers-in-Game-7--nwMFT_23.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Flyers-in-Game-7--nwMFT_23.aspxSupport the Philadelphia Flyers in their bid to make NHL history on Friday as they try to win a fourth straight game and defeat the hated Boston Bruins after trailing the conference series 3-0. Cheer the Flyers on in their quest for the Cup and shop our site or visit one of our 18 store locations to get your gear for Game 7! Shop our great selection of Flyers adult and kids jerseys, headwear, novelties and t-shirts including the name and number T of your favorite player and the ever so popular Broad Street Bullies t-shirt! SVSports will also be your source for NHL Conference Locker Room T-shirts and hats. So let’s fight together and “sport the orange” as our Flyers invade Beantown and shock the NHL world with a historic comeback. 5/13/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/PRE-ORDER-Exclusive-McFarlane-Roy-Halladay-Phillies-Figure--nwMFT_22.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/PRE-ORDER-Exclusive-McFarlane-Roy-Halladay-Phillies-Figure--nwMFT_22.aspxBe the first to have an exclusive Roy Halladay Pitching Figurine for your collection. Made by McFarlane Toys PRE-ORDER NOW for the May 26th release! 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Philly-Independence-PREMIER--nwMFT_21.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Philly-Independence-PREMIER--nwMFT_21.aspxWomen's Professional soccer is finally here!! Philadelphia joins the professional soccer ranks by adding the eighth franchise for women's pro soccer. Philadelphia Independence joins seven other WPS cities: Bay Area, Boston, Chicago , New Jersey/New York, St. Louis, Washington, DC. and Atlanta. SVSports is proud to announce that we are one of the exclusive retailers and will be (are) stocked with great WPS merchandise! We have WPS Power cat 5.10 soccer ball and mini soccer ball, WPS sack packs, WPS baseball caps, WPS Replica jerseys, WPS Replica T's for men, women and kids, WPS Graphic T's in women's and youth, WPS beanies, and much more!  Philly Independence has their first home game on Sunday April 11th against Atlanta Beat at West Chester University! SVSports will be at this first game selling the latest in WPS merchandise!! Get your gear at SVSports then get out and cheer on our new Philly team! Experience the EXTRAORDINARY!4/9/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/SVSports-is-one-of-the-EXCLUSIVE-dealers-of-Philadelphia-Unions-gear--nwMFT_20.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/SVSports-is-one-of-the-EXCLUSIVE-dealers-of-Philadelphia-Unions-gear--nwMFT_20.aspxMajor League Soccer now has it 16th expansion team - The Philadelphia Union! The new team will play their home games in Chester at PPL Park, a soccer-specific stadium located on the banks of the Delaware River. Their first two matches will be played at Lincoln Financial Field against DC United in April and FC Dallas in May while their stadium is under construction. At SVSports we are very excited to be one of the exclusive dealers of the Philadelphia Unions apparel and novelties! So Get your Union Fan gear and head to the pitch and make some noise! 3/24/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/SLEDS------CURRENTLY-IN-STOCK----nwMFT_19.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/SLEDS------CURRENTLY-IN-STOCK----nwMFT_19.aspxWe currently have several sleds IN-STOCK in an assortment of styles and colors!  These are sure to sell out quick!  Be sure that you are not Left out in the cold!2/15/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/NEW-LACROSSE-PRODUCT-AT-SCHUYLKILL-VALLEY-SPORTS-nwMFT_18.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/NEW-LACROSSE-PRODUCT-AT-SCHUYLKILL-VALLEY-SPORTS-nwMFT_18.aspxThis just in – Men’s and women’s lacrosse product from all the top brands coming in daily. New equipment, heads, handles and clothing from Warrior, STX, Brine, Cascade, Gait/DeBeer and more. NCAA and NFHS compliant heads are in stock now including the Brine Gospel, STX Super Power and the Warrior Noz and Spyne series. 1/28/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Announcing-the-2nd-winner-of-the-Ask-Brian-Dawkins-a-Question-Contest-nwMFT_17.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Announcing-the-2nd-winner-of-the-Ask-Brian-Dawkins-a-Question-Contest-nwMFT_17.aspxCongratulations Mike R!  Your question was the next chosen question to be answered and you’ve also won a Schuylkill Valley Sports’ prize pack. visit http://www.svsports.com/blogs to see Mike's winning question and read Brians response! 1/20/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Winter-Clearance-GOING-ON-NOW--nwMFT_16.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Winter-Clearance-GOING-ON-NOW--nwMFT_16.aspxSchuylkill Valley Sports has HUNDREDS of Items on sale at GREAT PRICES!  NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Novelties, Footwear and more up to 50% Off!1/8/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Reebok-EasyTone-nwMFT_15.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Reebok-EasyTone-nwMFT_15.aspxReebok EasyTONE - Take the Gym with you. EasyTone increases muscle activation up to:    28% - Gluteus Maximus    11% - Hamstrings    11% - Calves Balance pods with moving air are designed to act like stability balls under your feet - creating natural instability with every step - helping to tone key leg muscles EasyTone shoes are 3 times softer than conventional athletic shoes - 3 times softer = 3 times more energy burned EasyTone shoes are designed with style in mind - they can be worn for your all day activities. 12/10/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/The-Return-of-Allen-Iverson--nwMFT_14.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/The-Return-of-Allen-Iverson--nwMFT_14.aspxWhat’s the Question? It doesn’t matter, because the Sixers have got the Answer… Allen Iverson that is. Who’d have thought that Philly would be welcoming home its wayward basketball superstar when the 76ers face off against the Denver Nuggets at the Wachovia Center Monday night? Regardless of your opinion as to whether it is a good move or the next step towards basketball irrelevance, it is bold move by a franchise that needs a significant infusion of energy. Time will be the judge as to whether Allen Iverson will truly be the Answer again in Philly... For young Iverson supporters, Schuylkill Valley will be getting youth NBA Iverson replica jerseys very soon, so hoop it up for the holidays! 12/4/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Announcing-the-1st-winner-of-the-Ask-Brian-Dawkins-a-Question-Contest-nwMFT_13.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Announcing-the-1st-winner-of-the-Ask-Brian-Dawkins-a-Question-Contest-nwMFT_13.aspxCongratulations John E Spear!  Your question was the first to be chosen and you’ve also won a Schuylkill Valley Sports’ prize pack. visit http://www.svsports.com/blogs to see John's winning question and read Brians response! 11/18/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Schuylkill-Valley-Sports-and-the-NJSIAA-nwMFT_12.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Schuylkill-Valley-Sports-and-the-NJSIAA-nwMFT_12.aspxSchuylkill Valley Sports has entered into a three year agreement to become the Official Sporting Goods Retailer to the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)! Schuylkill Valley Sports is one of the largest team dealers in the country and has been serving the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area for over 38 years. We look forward to servicing the athletic directors and athletes throughout the state. 11/17/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/NHL-Winter-Classic-and-SVSports--nwMFT_11.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/NHL-Winter-Classic-and-SVSports--nwMFT_11.aspxNHL hockey fans are preparing for the premier event of the season, The Winter Classic game to be held in Fenway Park on January 1, 2010. We can all settle back on New Year’s Day and watch the Flyers and Bruins battle each other and the elements as we witness old time hockey as it was meant to be. To help you get in the right mood for the game Schuylkill Valley Sports is offering a wide selection of Reebok Winter Classic jerseys, tee shirts, caps and more. Pronger and Richards jerseys are in stock now. We also have blank jerseys in stock that can be customized with your favorite players name and number. Sounds like the perfect holiday gift. Want to go to the Winter Classic Game in Boston? We’re teaming up with Reebok to send two lucky fans to the game! Check back with us for details on our Winter Classic Give-away. LET’S GO FLYERS!11/10/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Now-that-the-World-Series-are-over-nwMFT_10.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Now-that-the-World-Series-are-over-nwMFT_10.aspxAnd so the 2009 Major League baseball season comes to an end with the Yankees capturing their 27th world title. Congratulations to the Yankees and their fans. And although the Phillies fell short of a repeat, the season has to be considered a success. It was quite a ride. We can’t wait for 2010!... In the meantime, we’ll shift our focus to the NFL, NHL and NBA as their seasons come into full swing. This Sunday night’s battle for the top spot in the NFC East between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles is definitely the game to watch this weekend. The Eagles are coming off a dominant performance over the Giants with big plays from DeSean Jackson, Shady McCoy and Donovan McNabb. The Cowboys offense, led by Tony Romo and Marion “the Barbarian” Barber, seems to be firing on all cylinders too. It should be a typical NFC knock down drag out brawl. The Cowboys are most definitely looking for a bit of revenge against the Eagles after they knocked them out of playoff contention last season. This rivalry always provides some memorable moments on the field. We’re giving the nod to the Eagles with home field advantage. 11/5/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Phillies-vs.-Yankees-for-world-baseball-supremacy--nwMFT_9.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Phillies-vs.-Yankees-for-world-baseball-supremacy--nwMFT_9.aspxSo it’s Phillies vs. Yankees for world baseball supremacy. This series should prove to be a knock down drag out battle of two evenly matched teams. Game 1 features a classic pitching match-up with two former Cy Young award winners squaring up. It’ll be Lee vs. Sabathia. Game two could be even more intriguing. Charlie Manuel has announced Pedro Martinez will be the starter. You can almost hear the echoes of “who’s your daddy?” raining down from the Bronx grandstands now. So get your New Era cap on and put on your Majestic jersey and get ready to “root, root, root for the home team.” The 2009 World Series- GAME ON! 10/27/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Getting-Ready-for-the-World-Series--nwMFT_8.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Getting-Ready-for-the-World-Series--nwMFT_8.aspxWe know one half of the 2009 World Series equation. The defending World Champs your Fightin’ Philadelphia Phillies… but who will be their opponent? The New York Yankees with their hard hitting line up of all-stars like Jeter, A-Rod, Teixceira, Posada and Cano?... or will it be the resurgent Anaheim Angels with Vladimir Guerrero along with some help from the rally monkey? No matter whom the American league representative is Schuylkill Valley will have all you need to get ready for the World Series battle. 10/23/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Red-October--Phillies-1-Game-away-from-NLCS-Champs--nwMFT_7.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Red-October--Phillies-1-Game-away-from-NLCS-Champs--nwMFT_7.aspxIt’s Red October again and the Phillies are on the verge of clinching their second straight National League Pennant. If the Dodger’s - Phillies series holds to form, Wednesday’s game should be one for the ages. Can the Phillies late game heroics happen again? These guys are quickly becoming legends in Philadelphia sports history. If the Fightin' Phils pull it off and clinch tonight Schuylkill Valley Sports will be ready to celebrate! Locker Room Tees in youth and adult sizes will be available immediately online following the game.* Schuylkill Valley will be your World Series headquarters. We’ll have an extensive selection of Majestic player name and number tees and replica jerseys with World Series logos – Howard, Utley, Ruiz, Werth, Rollins, Hamels, Lee, Victorino, and Ibanez!! Our Phillies hat selection includes the New Era locker room cap along with an awesome selection of unique styles for every phan. Get your cold weather gear too for going to the game- fleece hoodies, coats, knit hats, and other hard to find items. You’ll also be able to find a wide array of pennants, glassware, magnets, blankets and other Phillies World Series Series logoed items. Go Phillies!! *Go to www.svsports.com immediately following the game to buy your official Phillies Locker Room Apparel and Hats! **Our Audubon and Trappe locations will also be opening immediately following the game! visit http://www.svsports.com/locations/index.aspx for location information10/21/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Eagles---Cowboys-Contest-nwMFT_6.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Eagles---Cowboys-Contest-nwMFT_6.aspxSign up for your chance to win a trip to see the Eagles play the Cowboys in the brand new "Cowboys Stadium" January 3rd, 2010. Final date for contest entries is November 1st. The trip includes 2 (two) tickets to the game and a total of $1000 that you can use towards airfare, hotel accomodations and other expenses incurred. The winner is responsible for booking their own airline tickets and hotel accomodations.  Visit any of our retail locations or enter online! 10/8/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Phillies-are-the-NL-East-Division-Champs--nwMFT_5.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Phillies-are-the-NL-East-Division-Champs--nwMFT_5.aspxThe Philadelphia Phillies CLINCHED!! The Phillies won the NL East Division title at home last night!  The Phillies beat the Houston Astros 10-3! The players were impressed with the fans. Howard said after the game that the "Fans bring the energy" and J.A. Happ said that the "Phil's Fans are the 10th guy out there." Help us celebrate and congratulate the Phillies! All Locker room items are in stock in our 18 stores and on svsports.com! Who's your favorite player? We have jerseys and T-shirts for Howard, Victorino, Utley, Lee, Rollins, Werth, Moyer, Martinez, Ibanez.  And don't forget, we also have the New York Yankees locker room gear too! 10/1/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Fall-Sale-GOING-ON-NOW--nwMFT_4.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Fall-Sale-GOING-ON-NOW--nwMFT_4.aspxFall is here at Schuylkill Valley Sports!  Here's some of the great deals we've got going on right now! ALL FOOTWEAR is ON SALE! NO EXCLUSIONS! Bags and Backpacks 20% Off (some exclusions apply) NFL Tees (Short & Long Sleeve) 20% Off Lacrosse Sticks and Equipment 20% Off 3 Piece Soccer Package 20% Off (In-Store Only)8/10/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Give---Take-thrift-shop-offers-free-exchange-of-material-goods-nwMFT_3.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Give---Take-thrift-shop-offers-free-exchange-of-material-goods-nwMFT_3.aspxBy Jamie Lynn Fray, Special to The MercuryLIMERICK — As the nation continues to feel the pinch of the unstable economy, a charitable new endeavor in the township is helping area residents by providing a simple and free exchange of common material items. The thrift shop, formally known as Give & Take, stocks its shelves entirely with donations from members of the community. The items are then made available for the public to take home at no cost. Visitors to Give & Take will find a wide variety of goods: household items, clothing, books, toys and small furniture. All are absolutely free. The Rev. Paul Thornhill, pastor of Limerick's Cornerstone Family Church, said the idea of the no-cost swap shop came to him not long ago in the middle of the night, and it has materialized just as he envisioned. "I stand back right now and see the operation working exactly like I saw it at 3 o'clock in the morning; very simply, give and take." And so the thrift shop operates -- with absolutely no exchange of money. Anyone can donate items no longer used or needed. And anyone can browse the racks full of hundreds of items and take home anything useful. Donation is not necessary in order to leave the shop with a new-found treasure, nor is the taking of items limited to an equal donation. Tax deduction forms are available upon request for donations. Jerry Williams, president of Schuylkill Valley Sports, heard about Thornhill's idea for Give & Take and immediately got involved. "With the economic times, there are many people out there hurting and suffering and there are a lot of people out there who want to help," Williams said. Schuylkill Valley Sports donated clothing racks, hangers, bags and even new merchandise to Give & Take. Similarly, the Eagleville Kmart donated shelves and racks to display the shop's wares. The store location itself was even provided free of charge to Thornhill and his team by the Gambone Development Co. "Give & Take has truly become a display of community sharing together," Thornhill observed. The thrift shop is located in the former Apple Basket gift shop, at the intersection of Kugler Road and Ridge Pike, in Limerick. Give & Take is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and is run entirely by volunteers who clean donations, restock shelves, help shoppers navigate the store and bag items they wish to take home. Dolly Roush of Linfield, who has clocked many hours volunteering at Give & Take, said, "It is the most gratifying thing I have ever done. I have met some wonderful people who need things, and to be a part of helping to provide them really is so fulfilling." Gina Rich of Pottstown has been on both the giving and receiving ends of Give & Take and is pleased with the experience. "It is truly a blessing that something came along in the community for people who cannot afford to go out and buy new things. They have everything there. It is a wonderful place," Rich said. Since the shop's opening in late May, Thornhill estimates Give & Take has already seen 800 to 900 people come through the store, giving, taking and volunteering their time. Looking forward, he said he believes Give & Take will fulfill a need in the community for months to come. "Give & Take is not just about the material things that are in there," the pastor said. "They do help, but being encouraged is important and people need that as well."7/11/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Schuylkill-Valley-Sports-Opens-New-Store-in-Wilkes-Barre--PA-nwMFT_1.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Schuylkill-Valley-Sports-Opens-New-Store-in-Wilkes-Barre--PA-nwMFT_1.aspxPottstown, PA (15 July 2009) Schuylkill Valley Sports, providing major athletic brands of footwear, clothing, team apparel, equipment and licensed collectibles, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Wilkes-Barre, PA in the Wyoming Valley Mall. The mall, located off of route 81 near the intersection of routes 115 and 309, hosts this new 5,000 square foot store between Macy’s and Bolton’s in the space formerly occupied by the Shoe Department. Shoppers will find the most popular brands of sporting goods like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Under Armour, Crocs, Oakley, Easton, DeMarini, Nokona, The North Face, and more. “We are extremely excited to be a part of the Wilkes-Barre community,” said Jerry Williams, President of Schuylkill Valley Sports. “The combination of our retail and team-sales business has proven to be a success. We certainly look forward to delivering our customary high level of service to Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding communities.” The Wilkes-Barre location becomes the 18th location that Schuylkill Valley Sports has opened over its 38 year existence. Through these locations and the company’s online store at www.SVSports.com, it serves up a vast array of quality sporting goods as well as a full range of popular licensed team apparel for the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, Sixers and many more. In addition to providing retail store-front and website service to the public, Schuylkill Valley Sports is a leading retailer to schools, athletic-minded groups and organizations making it one of the largest team and institutional sporting-goods dealers in the U.S. The company caters to these organizations with services such as volume custom screen printing and embroidery outfitting them with uniforms, t-shirts, staff shirts and more. For more information about Schuylkill Valley Sports and its Wilkes-Barre location, call (570) 824-3613 or visit www.SVSports.com.5/22/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Former-Eagle-Brian-Dawkins-Remains-Official-Spokesperson-of-Schuylkill-Valley-Sports-After-Flying-to-the-Broncos-nwMFT_2.aspxhttp://www.svsports.com//News/Former-Eagle-Brian-Dawkins-Remains-Official-Spokesperson-of-Schuylkill-Valley-Sports-After-Flying-to-the-Broncos-nwMFT_2.aspxFormer Philadelphia Eagles’ safety Brian Dawkins has elevated his soaring, hard-hitting game to a mile high as a Denver Bronco; however, he remains firmly grounded in his East Coast origins as the official spokesperson of regional sporting-goods leader Schuylkill Valley Sports (www.svsports.com). “For the past five years, Schuylkill Valley Sports has had the great fortune of having Brian Dawkins as our official spokesperson,” said Schuylkill Valley Marketing Manager, Phil Baumgardner. “In that time it has been our privilege to get to know him on a personal level. We truly feel that Brian embodies all of the values that Schuylkill Valley Sports believes in and wishes to project to our valued customers. His intensity, dedication, professionalism and outstanding character exemplify all that is good in sports today. He is an indisputable inspiration to athletes of all ages. “We are extremely pleased that, despite the geographical challenges, Brian will continue as our spokesperson. We wish Brian and his family only the best of fortune in this transitional time.” In a TV promotion for Schuylkill Valley Sports Dawkins expressed, “Sports taught me how to be a team player. It builds character. You gain a respect for people. You have to learn how to work with other people. If you are given… you need to give back and that’s what I believe… Family values are important to me, and that’s why I teamed up with Schuylkill Valley Sports.” Dawkins, a second-round draft pick of the Eagles in 1996, spent 13 years of his professional career with the team before moving to the Broncos earlier this year as an unrestricted free agent for a reported five-year, $17 million dollar deal and was one of three finalists for the NFL’s “Man of the Year” award. During his tenure as an Eagle, he racked up seven Pro Bowl selections joining Hall of Famers Chuck Bednarik and Reggie White as the only three players in team history to earn seven Pro Bowl selections. Additionally Dawkins became the first player in NFL history to record a sack, an interception, a fumble return, and a touch-down reception in a single game versus the Houston Texans in 2002 and played in a franchise-record 18 playoff games. Selected by his teammates in 2005 as the Eagles’ Man of the Year for his charitable work, Dawkins is also the regional spokesman for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and plays a part in the Home Depot NFL Neighborhood MVP program which recognizes players who are making a positive impact in their local communities.4/2/2009 12:00:00 AM