New Jersey’s Heartland is proud to announce Paul Sparano as our Heartland Hero for this month.
Sparano is a staunch supporter of his Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Atlantic County) community, consistently going the extra mile in enriching the lives of its members, from his involvement in local sports to helping to provide holiday festivities and entertaining events for residents.
As an avid Philadelphia sports fan, Sparano’s love of sports has made its way into coaching youth in Egg Harbor Township for more than 20 years. Whether it’s on the baseball diamond, the mat, or the outdoor court, Sparano is a committed to supporting young athletes and lifting the team spirit of his entire community.
Sparano’s longtime involvement in youth sports spans multiple decades when he started out as a wrestling official and wrestling coach. Since 1998, he has coached baseball for the Sand Sharks, an Egg Harbor Township recreational team. Sparano has also coached street hockey for 13 years and is part of a committee that organizes movie nights for the community.
During this festive time of year, Sparano volunteers his house for his neighborhood’s Halloween float ride and helps to build the float as well. He also serves as the emcee for the fun community event.
While New Jersey’s Heartland is filled with hidden gems, its biggest treasures are the people who make the region a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. All Heartland Heroes receive a Heartland Heroes Certificate in recognition of their award. To nominate your Heartland Hero, visit http://njheartland.org/live/heartland-heroes-nomination-form/.
