Glenn Harper, VA., our newest franchisee, was recently interviewed by Franchise.com about his experience with the Sports Image® and his journey to becoming a business owner. You can read all about it in the article below. Welcome aboard Glenn!
http://www.franchise.com/franchise-news/Franchisee-Point-Of-View.cfm
Merritt Island Christian School, FL. is pumped to receive a new football scoreboard right before the kickoff of their fall football and soccer season. Thanks to the help of Sports Image® franchise owner, Bill Wood, and local Florida sponsors, the school will be welcoming a new $14,000 state-of-the-art Nevo, Inc. digital scoreboard. The new equipment is slated to arrive in mid-August and the school’s athletic director, David Nevad, has expressed his excited for the updated product. Congratulations to Merritt Island Christian and we hope you enjoy your new scoreboard!
http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?rate=5&id=83415&article_rate=Rate
Check out the below article regarding an increase in schools around the country now charging kids to play sports at schools. This is why Sports Image® exists and what we aim to alleviate as more schools struggle to participate in sports programs for their students.
http://athleticbusiness.com/articles/lexisnexis.aspx?lnarticleid=1466509824&lntopicid=136030023
Dayton, OH – July 2011 – Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 14th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Glenn Harper of Midlothian, VA. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of Virginia. Mr. Harper joins thirteen other existing franchises in ten different states awarded by Sports Image® in just its first two years of franchising.
Since 2002, Sports Image® has helped schools and organizations obtain state-of-the-art equipment and much needed revenue for their athletic programs as budgets continue to dry up nationwide. The program has zero cost to the schools and organizations. Through its’ unique, grassroots sports marketing approach and by leveraging existing relationships, Sports Image® has given over $700,000 in cash and over $8,500,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States and in Canada.
On the subject of high school sports, Mr. Harper states: “Having coached high school girls basketball, served as booster president and having two daughters who played high school sports I have seen how sports build character and sense of team like nothing else. When I started to see the struggles so many schools and organizations were having getting the resources they needed to provide our young people the opportunity to succeed — I really wanted to be part of a solution.”
“Glenn is going to be a great addition to our growing Sports Image® network,” said Mr. Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®. “His practical experience in business management partnered with his coaching experience and school connections are the perfect fit for helping local schools and organizations throughout central Virginia.”
“I was starting to look for a new career to allow me to utilize my experience in sports and desire to help make a difference. When I saw what Sports Image® was doing to help schools and organizations get the items that they needed for free it was a no brainer to want to join the team,” stated Mr. Harper. “The more I have learned about Sports Image® and what they are all about, the more my excitement builds to get rolling as their first franchise in Virginia!”
“Sports Image® is the first national franchise to market through youth sports. We’ve been helping schools, clubs, community Parks and Recs, churches, and other youth organizations offset Pay-to-Play for over 10 years. In July 2009 we franchised our organization to put vested business owners on the groundfloor in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman. “We are on pace to have over 20+ franchises operating across the country by the end of 2011.”
To get involved or to get your school or organization some help – visit http://www.sportsimageinc.com/.
Troy High School, OH was just mailed a check for close to $500 from Sports Image® as part of its shared revenue program. The school had previously received a new scrolling board thanks to local sponsors working together with Sports Image® in support of the school. We wish Troy High School the best!
We are happy to announce Franchisee #14 – our first in the state of Virginia — to Mr. Glenn Harper of Midlothian, VA. Glenn is an active member of his community as the President of the James River HS Sports and a girls HS basketball coach which will serve his new business well. Look for our official press release soon but until then — Welcome to Team Sports Image®, Glenn.
Dayton, OH – June 2011 – Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 13th Sports Marketing Franchise to Michael & Sheri Anspach of Wantagh, NY. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of New York. The Anspachs join twelve other existing franchises in nine different states awarded by Sports Image® in just its first two years of franchising.
Since 2002, Sports Image® has helped schools and organizations obtain state-of-the-art equipment and much needed revenue for their athletic programs as budgets continue to dry up nationwide. The program has zero cost to the schools and organizations. Through its’ unique, grassroots sports marketing approach and by leveraging existing relationships, Sports Image® has given over $700,000 in cash and over $8,500,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States and in Canada.
“Michael & Sheri are going to be a great addition to our growing Sports Image® franchise network,” said Mr. Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®. “Michael’s practical experience in business and management partnered with Sheri’s zest for helping others and outgoing personality is the perfect fit for helping local schools and organizations throughout Long Island.”
“We feel the Sports Image model is that missing puzzle piece that will help us do great things in New York, yet still give us the flexibility to be the best parents to our little boys,” stated the Anspachs. “We are super excited about helping local schools and organizations in the community. When do we start?”
“Sports Image® is the first national franchise to market through youth sports. We’ve been helping schools, clubs, community Parks and Recs, churches, and other youth organizations offset Pay-to-Play for over 10 years. In July 2009 we franchised our organization to put vested business owners in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman. “We are on pace to have over 20+ franchises operating across the country by the end of 2011.”
Thanks to a hefty sponsorship by a local area McDonald’s, 8 schools in Western Kentucky were able to receive $4,800 as part of the Sports Image® revenue sharing program. Checks will be presented to the lucky schools for the much needed use in their athletic departments. We wish each school the best and hope this revenue helps keep their athletic programs strong.
Stewardson-Strausburg High School, IL is the happy recipient of a revenue sharing check from Sports Image®. As part of its promise to get schools the revenue and equipment they need, Sports Image® was able to not only purchase a new scoring table, but provided the school with a check for $500. More revenue sharing is scheduled to take place in the future. Congratulations Stewardson-Strausburg!
Once again, Sports Image® has helped school athletic programs stay alive by providing revenue to schools through revenue sharing. A check for $800 was recently sent to Clover Hill High School, VA and more checks are headed its way. Sports Image® was also able to connect sponsors to the school in order to purchase a new football scoreboard. Congratulations Clover Hill!