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Virginia Tech Athletics Department
Jamerson Athletic Center
25 Beamer Way
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Shannon Lewis
Assistant to the Head Coach
Football

Responsibilities: Lewis manages Coach Fuente's schedule and calendar as well as setting up recruiting travel trips for him. Also mages all autograph and donation requests, supervises day-to-day office administration and manages master contact databases for Coach Fuente's mailings/invitations. Also assists with the processing of new employees.

Joined VT Athletics Staff: 2016

Prior to Virginia Tech: Lewis was an assistant women's soccer coach at East Carolina University from 2005-2014 and was also a Sales Manager for Stateson Homes.

Education: North Carolina Wesleyan College, B.A. English (2002) and Marshall University M.A. Public Relations (2005).

Of Note: Played collegiate soccer at North Carolina Wesleyan College where she was a four year starter and two-time team captain. Lewis earned Conference Rookie of the Year (1998), 4x First Team All-Conference Selection, 3x Regional All American Selection, 4x Conference Champion, 3x NCAA Tournament Participant (1999 Elite Eight), and holds NSCAA Coaching License and USSF 'D' License. Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (American Red Cross).

Personal: Lewis grew up in Newtown, PA, and currently lives in Blacksburg, VA. She is married to VT Director of Equipment Services, Erik Lewis. The couple has two daughters; Gwen (4) and Merryn (2). A self-described "sports enthusiast" she loves running/working out, and reading.