The Philadelphia Wings General Manager Lindsay Sanderson announced today that Matt Sawyer will be the team’s new Head Scout.  Sawyer’s main focus as Head Scout will be the central Ontario region. 

“We are pleased to have Matt on board for the 2009 season and moving forward,” said Sanderson.  “He has a lot of experience and knows what a player needs to be successful in the National Lacrosse League.”

Sawyer was formerly the Offensive Coach of the Toronto Rock, where he was part of the coaching staff that helped Toronto win the 2005 Champions Cup.  He also served as an Assistant Coach in Montreal and Ottawa, and is currently the Head Coach of the Orangeville Jr. A Northmen of the Ontario Lacrosse Association.