Philadelphia Eagles’ Will Shipley Visits DASD Elementary Schools
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley visited Downingtown Area School District (DASD), sharing an inspiring message with elementary students about leadership, kindness, and hard work. The visit, organized by the DASD Office of Student Relations and School Climate (SRSC), reinforced the district’s focus on belonging, teamwork, and building a positive school environment.
Welcoming the Eagles Spirit
Shipley visited West Bradford and Pickering Valley Elementary Schools, where students and staff welcomed him while proudly showing their Eagles spirit in green.
Sharing Lessons on Leadership and Kindness
During his visit, Shipley shared personal stories about overcoming challenges, setting big goals, and encouraged students to be kind to each other. Following his discussion with students, he participated in an interactive game and Q&A session, reinforcing a core message about consistency and effort in all tasks.
Shipley told students:
"If there’s one piece of advice that I’ve continued to carry along the way with me, it’s ‘How you do anything, is how you do everything.’ You can apply that when you try to be the best student, or the best son or daughter, any little task. If you go forth with the same effort that you would the most important thing in your life, then you’re going to be a great human all around. Not just in the big moments."
"If there’s one piece of advice that I’ve continued to carry along the way with me, it’s ‘How you do anything, is how you do everything.’ You can apply that when you try to be the best student, or the best son or daughter, any little task. If you go forth with the same effort that you would the most important thing in your life, then you’re going to be a great human all around. Not just in the big moments."
Building a Positive School Community
Reflecting on the visit, Justin Brown, Director of SRSC, said:
“This visit is more than just a conversation about sports,” said Brown. “Will’s message of perseverance, leadership, and kindness reflects the values we strive to instill in every student. By encouraging students to lead with empathy, work hard, and support one another, we’re building a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.”
Continuing to Emphasize Kindness and Engagement
DASD thanks Will Shipley for generously volunteering his time to speak with students. Through experiences like this visit, DASD continues to emphasize the importance of kindness, connection, and engagement, ensuring that students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
