2025 INDEPENDENT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

Welcome to the official website of the Catawba Valley Stars!

Since our establishment in 1983 by Coach Marvin Speaks Sr., we have become a renowned baseball team with a strong legacy. Our primary focus has always been nurturing talent and advancing the careers of collegiate baseball players.

Under Coach Speaks' expert guidance, numerous athletes have experienced tremendous growth and achieved remarkable success in their performance and professional opportunities.

Coach Speaks' Career Highlights & Milestones
• 40+ Years of Excellence: Founded the historic Catawba Valley Stars in 1983, establishing North Carolina's longest-running independent summer collegiate baseball program.
• 1,500+ Career Wins: Ranks among the winningest summer collegiate coaches in United States history.
• Championship Tradition: Guided teams to numerous regional independent and league titles.
• The Pro Pipeline: Successfully developed and advanced more than 50 former players into the professional baseball ranks.

CONTRIBUTIONS:

This year, more than ever, with the rising costs of hotels, diesel fuel, food, equipment, and more, the Catawba Valley Stars urgently seek your support through donations and contributions. Your generosity would make a tremendous difference to our team. We kindly request any assistance you can provide to help us navigate these challenges.

Contributions should be made to:

CVAB, Inc. Mailed to: P.O. Box 6367 Hickory, NC 28603

In advance, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who contribute to the Stars program. Your support means everything to us and is deeply appreciated by our entire staff.

By supporting the Catawba Valley Stars, you not only help us develop exceptional ball players on the field but also nurture outstanding individuals off the field through our program. Join us in continuing this proud tradition as we celebrate our 37th year.