In 2010, Valentine started the production company, Makuhari Media, with producing partner Andrew J. Muscato. He won the 2002 Branch Rickey Award for his donations and personal work with survivors of the September 11 attacks and was awarded the key to the city by the mayor. Since 1980, he has owned and operated Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Cafe, a sports bar that is located in his hometown of Stamford. Proper gym attire is required in SHU facilities. It would be impossible to enumerate the many examples of his generosity, but one that stands out is his response to 9/11, when he worked relentlessly commanding an emergency staging area at Shea Stadium. The lobby of the Pitt Center boasts a brand new look, with a trophy case containing the numerous trophies the Pioneers have won over the years, and new athletic branding. The University of Southern California Business School has created a curriculum for Shin Taku Juko, which teaches values to parents and their children. New $60 million on-campus facility will offer a variety of popular features and amenities. Opened in August 2019, the three-story Bobby Valentine Recreation Center is the home for student recreation on campus, and houses the Club Sports, Intramurals & Fitness Department. A Wait List will be provided in the case of no-shows. Sacred Heart University celebrated the Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center grand opening and dedication with a ribbon-cutting event at the start of the school year.

For a better experience upgrade to Microsoft Edge. You are currently running an old version of Internet Explorer that does not support some of the features on this site. The Pioneers have captured 18 conference championships since he has taken the helm. Classes are free and open to all SHU full-time undergraduate students and those students who have purchased a Rec Center membership (memberships are necessary for graduate, ESL, and part-time students). In support of the new strength and conditioning coach, Valentine directed a $150,000 renovation of the weight room with state-of-the-art Hammer Strength equipment for use by varsity athletes and the general student population.

Accessibility, Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics, Lifetime achievement Award, 2001, Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, Man of the Year, Grand Marshall, Columbus Day Parade, 2002, The Matsutaro Shoriki Award, 2006 (Valentine was the first-ever American to ever receive this award), International Sports Business Prize, 2009, Western New England College, MS (multiple sclerosis) National Man of the Year Award, 1997, American Cancer Society, Man of the Year, 1999, Japanese Society Humanitarian Award, 2011, Boy and Girl Scouts of America Man of the Year, 2007, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011, Hearts of the Community, Good Samaritan of Stamford, NY Chapter Arthritis Foundation, Man of the Year, 1999, Connecticut Gold Key Award from Connecticut Sports Writers Association, New Jersey Sports Writers Association Award, New York Sports Writers Association Good Guy Award, New Jersey Sports Writers Association Manager of the Year, 1997, Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame, 2006, 2014 American Legion Alumni of the Year Award, 2014 – 2015 Honorary Chairman of the CT Challenge Cancer Center in Southport, CT benefitting cancer patients, 2015 American Cancer Society of Fairfield County Man of the Year, 2015 Recipient of the Tommy Lasorda Award and Latino Hall of Fame, 2018 Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette recipient from the Emperer of Japan. He can be found on the sets of SNY, covering the New York Mets, and MLB Network, as an expert voice on the state of the game today. He made his major league managerial debut in 1985 with the Texas Rangers, earning UPI American League Manager of the Year honors in 1986 and went onto become the winningest manager in Rangers history. Please adhere to SHU's gym attire standards. In January 2014, he opened a franchise in Windsor Locks in partnership with Sportech Venues, Inc. In addition to his easy smile and charismatic personality, Valentine is also known for his philanthropy. The main floor features a multi-purpose sport court, climbing wall, and open space with free weights, machines & functional training. Including a season at the helm of the Boston Red Sox in 2012, Valentine has 1,186 major league managerial victories under his belt. Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center, $60/semester (January 1 - June 30 or July 1 - December 31). The three-story, 57,400-square foot Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center will include an indoor track, a 5,000-square-foot bowling center featuring LED widescreen monitors, an 18-bike spin center, a 45-foot climbing wall, and a two-story, 7,000-square-foot fitness center for cardiovascular workouts, free and cable weights, circuit training and CrossFit opportunities.

He appeared in 639 games and hit .260 over the course of his career. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Steel Sports and is the owner of the Bobby Valentine Sports Academy. In just 24 short months, he spearheaded numerous projects to better Pioneer Athletics, including the hiring of the program’s first-ever strength and conditioning coach, the construction of a brand new Student-Athlete Enhancement Center and the addition of women’s rugby to varsity status. You will feel like you are at some of the best golf courses in the world! The 5,000-square-foot bowling center features LED widescreen monitors and 6 lanes for team practices, open recreation, special events and leagues! The Pioneers won back-to-back Joan Martin Commissioner’s Cup for excellence in women’s athletics in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Valentine left the position 11 months later to manage the Red Sox. The basketball court, named in Dave Bike’s honor in February 2014, as well as the Pioneer tennis courts and Pitt Center lobby have been rebranded as well. SHU completed the NEC Triple Crown in 2015-16 by winning the Brenda Weare Comissioners Cup, the NEC Institutional Academic Award and the NEC Building Communities Award. The third floor will also feature a juice bar. Recent productions include Schooled: The Price of College Sports, Branca’s Pitch and Ballplayer: Pelotero. Under his watch, Valentine has overseen the installation of Daktronic video and scoreboards for Campus Field and the Pitt Center, replacement of the playing surface on Campus Field, as well as its surrounding track. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to sign up online to secure your spot. Valentine helped to found the Mickey Lione, Jr., Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to Stamford sophomores who excel off the field and exemplify the values that Lione instilled in his athletes and students. For a better experience upgrade to Microsoft Edge. Sacred Heart University student-athletes smiling outside of Bobby Valentine Health and Recreation Center. The company produces sports-themed documentaries.