Last week I shared with
you Coach Brandon Elliott’s recognition as Metropolitan Person of the
Year in Sports by the Norfolk Sports Club. I highlighted Brandon’s
winning personality on and off the softball field, as well as his
various records, titles, and accolades—including the 2017 NCAA Division
III Softball Championship.
I am proud to share that the
accomplishments of Coach Elliott and his team continue to draw major
attention. Last week we formalized details of a $500,000 gift from the
TowneBank Foundation for complete renovation and upgrades to our
national championship softball complex. Soon, Coach Elliott and his team
will be playing their games at Broyles Field in Virginia Wesleyan’s
“TowneBank Park.”
In addition to the TowneBank Foundation, we
thank former Trustee Bob Aston and Trustee Emeritus Tom Broyles for
making this “field of dreams” a reality for our program. They are both
long-time friends of the institution, and we are grateful for their
continued support of Virginia Wesleyan University and Marlin athletics.
We expect that renovations will begin this summer and we will keep you informed as details progress.
