Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer

Joe Sawyer joined the Big Blue Track and Field coaching staff in summer of 2021 to coach the throws.  This will be Coach Sawyer’s second stint as the throws coach, serving as throws coach in 2011 to 2013.
 
Most recently, Sawyer served as the throws coach at Lincoln College from 2019-2021.  During his previous tenure as throws coach at Millikin, Sawyer coached four national qualifiers, two All-Americans, six CCIW Champions, and 12 CCIW All-Conference athletes.  While at Lincoln College, Sawyer coached six All-Conference performers in Discus, Shot Put, Hammer and Weight Throw.  
 
Sawyer is a graduate of Millikin University, Class of 2007.  During his time as a student, Sawyer competed for the Millikin track team and holds spots on the Millikin Top 10 All-Time performance list in Discus, Shot Put, Weight Throw, and Hammer.
 
Sawyer went to high school locally at Cerro Gordo High School.  Sawyer earned a History degree from Millikin University and Master of Arts degree in Teacher Education from the University of Phoenix.  Sawyer lives in Decatur with his two children, Blair and Griffin.