Men's Tennis
Sauer, John

John Sauer
- Title:
- Director of Strength & Conditioning (Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis)
- Email:
- john.sauer@msubobcats.com
- Phone:
- 406.994.7076
John Sauer joined the Montana State strength and conditioning staff in July of 2019 after spending the previous 31 years at The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Sauer was William & Mary's first full-time strength and conditioning coach in 1988. He worked with all aspects of strength and conditioning for the Tribe's 23 varsity sports during his career. He oversaw a $100,000 strength and conditioning and nutrition operating budget, while supervising a staff of three full-time assistant coaches. Under his guidance, at least one Tribe football player earned All-America strength honors for 30 consecutive seasons. From 1996-98, Sauer was recognized as the Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
In July of 2010, Sauer was recognized for his work with the Tribe when William & Mary named its training area in his honor. He eventually helped design the Joseph W. Montgomery/John Sauer strength and conditioning facility. In 2005, Sauer was one of seven coaches nationwide recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC). The title of MSCC is the highest honor that can be achieved as a strength and conditioning coach.
Prior to William & Mary, Sauer made stops at Clemson, Utah and Southern Methodist. He holds a bachelor's degree from Montana and a master's degree from Delta State.
Sauer holds a variety of certifications. they include: American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED; National Sports Performance Association, Certified Speed & Agility Coach; National Association for Speed and Explosion, Certified Specialist in Speed and Explosion; Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Master Strength and Condition Coach; USA Weightlifting Federation, Levell II Senior Coach; USA Track & Field, Level I Coaches Education School; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a member of the National Association for Speed and Explosion, National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Sports Performance Association, United States Weight Lifting Federation, International Sports Science Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
Sauer was William & Mary's first full-time strength and conditioning coach in 1988. He worked with all aspects of strength and conditioning for the Tribe's 23 varsity sports during his career. He oversaw a $100,000 strength and conditioning and nutrition operating budget, while supervising a staff of three full-time assistant coaches. Under his guidance, at least one Tribe football player earned All-America strength honors for 30 consecutive seasons. From 1996-98, Sauer was recognized as the Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
In July of 2010, Sauer was recognized for his work with the Tribe when William & Mary named its training area in his honor. He eventually helped design the Joseph W. Montgomery/John Sauer strength and conditioning facility. In 2005, Sauer was one of seven coaches nationwide recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC). The title of MSCC is the highest honor that can be achieved as a strength and conditioning coach.
Prior to William & Mary, Sauer made stops at Clemson, Utah and Southern Methodist. He holds a bachelor's degree from Montana and a master's degree from Delta State.
Sauer holds a variety of certifications. they include: American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED; National Sports Performance Association, Certified Speed & Agility Coach; National Association for Speed and Explosion, Certified Specialist in Speed and Explosion; Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Master Strength and Condition Coach; USA Weightlifting Federation, Levell II Senior Coach; USA Track & Field, Level I Coaches Education School; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a member of the National Association for Speed and Explosion, National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Sports Performance Association, United States Weight Lifting Federation, International Sports Science Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.