Staff Directory
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- Assistant Coach - Distance
Alex Sawyer enters his first season as East Carolina’s assistant coach for distance after completing a successful career as a member of the Pirates’ cross country and track & field programs.
Sawyer enjoyed a particularly successful track career at ECU, becoming the first male or female Pirate in program history to win a conference championship in the mile. He also earned a conference championship meet appearance in the 1,500 meters and consistently ranked among the top distance performers in program history. Sawyer also holds the program record for the indoor mile, running an impressive 4:05.10 time, as well as holding second in program history in the 3000m with an 8:10.42.Â
A Virginia Beach, Va., native and graduate of Princess Anne High School, Sawyer began his collegiate career at William & Mary before transferring to East Carolina. During his time with the Pirates, he became a standout in both cross country and track & field, earning All-Conference honors in cross country and advancing to the NCAA Southeast Regional.
