Our special guests in February will be from the Virginia Tech Softball team, including Associate Head Coach Mike Lewis, Senior pitcher Emma Lemley, and Senior outfielder Cori McMillan.
Carey Harveycutter
Carey Harveycutter has served as the Director of Tourism for the City of Salem for the past ten years, after serving as Salem’s Director of Civic Facilities for more than 30 years. Harveycutter is responsible for Tourism in City of Salem; Serves as Tournament Director/Game Manager for all Salem Hosted NCAA National Championship events, our next event, DIII Women’s Basketball will be #105. Harveycuter has also served as manager of the Salem Fair, Virginia’s largest and one of the top 100 fairs in the country.
Fagan joins the Highlanders this year after spending the last four seasons with Division II Emmanuel where the Lions amassed a 121-96 record during his tenure. The Lions reached new heights in the program's history over that span, including their most overall wins, most conference wins, first-ever conference Player of the Year and first-ever NFCA All-American. They also reached a program-high ninth in the regional rankings.
Prior to Emmanuel, Fagan spent six seasons at the junior college level with the College of Central Florida. During his tenure, the Patriots never had a losing season. From 2014-2020, he coached the Patriots to several firsts, including first conference championship, first Region 8 championship, first national championship tournament appearance (2015-2nd, 2019-3rd), first national ranking in school history and first NJCAA No. 1 ranking in school history.
Prior to his time on the softball scene, Fagan was an accomplished football player at the collegiate and professional level. In 1983, he was a member of the Miami Hurricanes national championship team that won the Orange Bowl. After his collegiate career, he joined the San Francisco 49ers as a defensive end and was an integral part of the defense that helped win a pair of Super Bowls.
Radford Alumin can attend this meeting for $22.50 per reservation. Select Radford Alumni from the drop-down menu.
Spend an evening with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs!
Speakers for the meeting to be announced.
Rail Yard Dawgs Boosters AND Dawgs Season Ticket Holders can attend this meeting for $22.50 per reservation. Select the Rail Yard Dawgs Boosters/Season Ticket Holders from the drop-down menu.
Join Roanoke Valley Sports Club for an evening with UVA’s Director of Scouting Brad Soderberg.
Join us for two distinguished speakers from FERRUM COLLEGE on Monday, August 19 - Ferrum College Director of Athletics Cleive Adams and Ferrum College President Mirta M. Martin, Ph.D.
Join us for an evening with Matt Kiewiet, Lee Enterprises’ Virginia Sports Director.
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is pleased to welcome new Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Megan Duffy to our meeting on Monday, June 24th! Get reservations belore Friday, June 21 at 4:00 PM.
Come hear more about what’s in store for the Martinsville Speedway, straight from President Clay Campbell and Karen Parker, Vice President of Business Operations.
Mike Burnop, Virginia Tech’s Hall of Fame network analyst received a multi-year contract extension prior to the 2015 football season and enters his 40th season in the Hokies’ football booth. Burnop, a former star tight end for the Hokies, still holds the Virginia Tech record for receptions in a season by a tight end with 46.
Ken Haines, former Virginia Tech Public Affairs Officer and founder of Raycom Sports,.
Bryan Stinespring, courtesy Roanoke College.
In November, Roanoke College announced that Bryan Stinespring will be the new head coach for the Maroons football program, which the school is rebuilding after a hiatus of more than 80 years. Stinespring, previously the associate head football coach and offensive assistant at Virginia Military Institute, brings more than 30 years of Virginia coaching experience to the role, including 26 years under legendary coach Frank Beamer at Virginia Tech.
Roanoke College hasn't had a football team since 1942, when it was forced to disband the program because of the constraints of World War II. This summer, Roanoke College announced it had raised $1.3 million to support the return of football and add co-curricular varsity cheerleading and marching band programs.
Come here former Virginia Tech Athletics Director David Braine speak about the current state of college athletics.
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is pleased to welcome Roger Ayers, NCAA official , to our meeting on Monday evening, April 17, 2023.
Social time begins at 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., with Dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Program starting at 7:00 p.m.
Roanoke Valley Sports Club is proud to welcome Roanoke College’s Curtis Campbell, the school’s newly appointed director of athletics, to our September meeting.
Join us to hear Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster and Motivational Speaker Lauren Sisler!
Join us for a panel of local high school football coaches and get a preview of the most challenging contests you’ll see this season.
Reserve your seat to hear Roanoke Railyard Dawgs Head Coach Dan Bremner speak about the team’s run-up to the 2023 SPHL Championships!
Bob Rotanz (owner of Mac ‘N Bobs Restaurant) – former Roanoke College Lacrosse National Player of the Year (1978) and newly elected to the 2023 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
Join us to hear the latest in Salem Red Sox news, straight from the team’s Manager and General Manager!
Triumph NIL is a unique and experienced sports marketing agency, specializing in building custom ‘Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) partnerships for student-athletes with members of the business community, and fans.
Come out and see Danny Rocco, VMI Athletics’ newly hired new head football coach!
Featuring Aaron McFarling, Brooke Leonard, Justin Ditmore and Anthony Romano.
There will be no Roanoke Valley Sports Club meeting in December. Monthly meetings resume January 2023.
ROANOKE RAILYARD DAWGS HOCKEY NIGHT. Come out and enjoy hearing from members of Roanoke’s own hockey team and staff.
Come see Wes Durham, ACC TV football and basketball play-by-play announcer and Co-Host of the ACC TV Show, Packer and Durham.
Reserve your seat to see BUD FOSTER, one of the best defensive coordinators in college football!
ANDREW WILSON, the new head football coach at VMI will be our featured speaker at the August 2022 meeting.
Join us for a panel of local high school football coaches, featuring coaches from Glenvar High School, Patrick Henry High School, Salem High School and Hidden Valley High School.
Join us for VT Football Coach Pry and Mike Burnop, former star tight end for the Hokies and Virginia Tech’s Hall of Fame network analyst!
