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!
George Canale is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman and Cave Spring graduate. He played Major League Baseball for three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers.
George Canale graduated from Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, Virginia) in 1983 and attended Virginia Tech from 1984-1986. During the 1986 season, George Canale hit the most home runs in Division I baseball with 29 home runs. The same year, George was chosen as an All-American first baseman on the 1986 College Baseball All-America Team, which led to his induction to the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.
The Virginia athletics department has named John Freeman as the new “Voice of the Cavaliers.” Freeman takes over as the play-by-play announcer for Virginia football and men’s basketball games on the Virginia Sports Radio Network and other announcing duties including serving as host of the in-season “Coach’s Corner” program.
A native of Crozet, Va., Freeman graduated from Virginia in 2009 with a degree in media studies. He has handled announcing duties for the Virginia Sports Radio Network and UVA streaming platforms since 2006 including fill-in duties for men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, wrestling and softball.
George Lynch is serving as head coach of the Clark Atlanta University Panthers men's basketball team. George was born in Roanoke and started at Patrick Henry High School before going on to UNC. Lynch spent 12 years in the NBA after being a first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1993. A defensive force, Lynch also was the first rookie since Magic Johnson to score 30 points in a game. He played for four NBA teams during his career (L.A. Lakers, Vancouver Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and the New Orleans Hornets), playing the NBA Finals with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001. He was also a second-team All-NBA defensive player that year.
Murray Cook’s knowledge and experience has been implemented at sports facilities around the world. He has provided sports venue design and management services in over 30 different countries. Some of his projects include: Major League Baseball’s Official Field Consultant, numerous Olympic and International sports consultations and operations, the Washington Mall and many other major tournaments and facilities.
NEW DATE! Event postponed until Monday, January 31, 2022. Reservations due by 4 PM Friday, January 28.
Join us for a panel of local sportscasters and sports writers, featuring DOUG DOUGHTY, JERMAINE FERRELL, ERIC JOHNSON and AARON McFARLING. 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.
Free OPEN HOUSE for all - read below for more information! The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is excited to open our doors to sports-minded people in the Roanoke Valley. Come and see what we are all about - MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021, at the SALEM CIVIC CENTER.
Travis Wells, Sports Director at WDBJ TV, will be hosting our Open House with a highlight reel of past speakers. We will also have a sneak preview of the speaker for our February, 2022 meeting, Salem's own Murray Cook, President of Brightview Sports Turf; Major League Official Field & Turf Consultant, and responsible for the Field of Dreams game this past August.
THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. The event begins with a Social at 5:45 PM (cash bar); dinner begins at 6:15 PM, with the program beginning at 7:00 PM. The night ends with a 50/50 raffle around 8:00 PM.
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ALL; WE WOULD ENCOURAGE (but not requiring) MEMBERS TO BRING A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR CLUB; HOWEVER YOU MUST HAVE A RESERVATION. WE MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021. THIS IS A SALEM CIVIC CENTER REQUIREMENT THERE WILL BE NO WALK UPS THE NIGHT OF THE PROGRAM.
Roanoke Valley Sports Club will not be hosting a meeting in November.
Be sure to sign up for the FREE OPEN HOUSE to be held on Monday, December 6, featuring WDBJ’s Sports Director Travis Wells and special guest Murray Cook!
The Roanoke Valley Sports Club is pleased to welcome Roger Ayers, NCAA official , to our meeting on Monday evening, October 18, 2021.
This is event will be held in the Salem Civic Center Arena to allow for social distancing.
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.
