


Lo Davis, Executive Director, Cav Futures NIL - August 18
Lo Davis, Executive Director, Cav Futures NIL.

Nate Yetzer, Roanoke College Wrestling - September 15
Nate Yetzer, Roanoke College Wrestling Head Coach.


Allen Lawrence, Salem Red Sox - June 16, 2025
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is pleased to welcome Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to our meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Phil Elmassian
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is pleased to welcome Phil Elmassian to our meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Andy Bitter, Techsideline Writer
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is pleased to welcome Andy Bitter, the Virginia Tech football beat writer for Techsideline.com, to our meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Layden Williams - Lift Sports Management
Come learn how Lift Sports Management is creating dynamic brands for athletes.

Hokie Softball / Hokie Invite
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 - January 20, 2025
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.

Kevin Fagan - Radford Softball Coach
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.

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
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.

Brad Soderberg - UVA assistant basketball coach
Join Roanoke Valley Sports Club for an evening with UVA’s Director of Scouting Brad Soderberg.

Ferrum College’s A.D. Adams & President Martin
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.

Matt Kiewiet, Lee Enterprises’ Virginia Sports Director
Join us for an evening with Matt Kiewiet, Lee Enterprises’ Virginia Sports Director.

Megan Duffy - VT Women's Basketball Coach
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.

Martinsville Speedway - Clay Campbell & Karen Parker
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 - Football & Men's Basketball Analyst
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 VT Public Affiars and founder of Raycom Sports
Ken Haines, former Virginia Tech Public Affairs Officer and founder of Raycom Sports,.

Bryan Stinespring - Roanoke Football Coach
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.

Zack Kelly - Boston Red Sox
Coming in January 2024! ZACK KELLY from the Salem Red Sox/Boston Red Sox!

David Braine - Special Night 2nd Monday, November 13, 2023
Come here former Virginia Tech Athletics Director David Braine speak about the current state of college athletics.

Roger Ayers, NCAA Basketball Referee - Monday, October 16, 2023
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.

Curtis Campbell - Monday, September 18, 2023
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.

Lauren Sisler - Monday, August 21, 2023
Join us to hear Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster and Motivational Speaker Lauren Sisler!

High School Football Coaches - THURSDAY, July 20, 2023
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.

Dan Bremner, Railyard Dawgs Head Coach - Monday, June 19, 2023
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 - Monday, May 15, 2023
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.

Salem Red Sox - Monday, April 17, 2023
Join us to hear the latest in Salem Red Sox news, straight from the team’s Manager and General Manager!

Triumph NIL - Monday, March 20, 2023
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.

VMI Football Coach Danny Rocco - Tuesday, February 21 (Special Date)
Come out and see Danny Rocco, VMI Athletics’ newly hired new head football coach!

MEDIA NIGHT - Monday, January 16, 2023
Featuring Aaron McFarling, Brooke Leonard, Justin Ditmore and Anthony Romano.

No December Meeting
There will be no Roanoke Valley Sports Club meeting in December. Monthly meetings resume January 2023.

Railyard Dawgs - Monday, November 14, 2022
ROANOKE RAILYARD DAWGS HOCKEY NIGHT. Come out and enjoy hearing from members of Roanoke’s own hockey team and staff.