Hall of Fame
Loyd is a 1995 WVSU graduate where he earned a physical education degree before completing a master’s in educational leadership at Marshall University. While at WVSU, Loyd won two WVIAC Championships in baseball. He went on to become an assistant coach at WVSU for head baseball coach Cal Bailey. In his first season, WVSU won the WVIAC Championship and the Yellow Jacket hitters led the nation in batting average. In his 20 years as Bailey’s assistant, the Yellow Jackets won 10 WVIAC or MEC Championships, had two NCAA World Series appearances, eight First Team All Americans and the single season home run record holder and career home run record holder. Loyd was named head coach for the Yellow Jackets after Bailey retired in 2014. Under Loyd’s leadership, the team has won two MEC Championships and had another championship appearance. The team also had automatic bids to two NCAA tournaments. Loyd also served as WVSU’s Athletic Director for eight years. In his time as Athletic Director he was part of the fundraising team and oversaw the renovation of Fleming Hall, the construction of the Walker Convocation Center, and the construction of the Gregory Monroe Complex.
