Josh Brannen recently completed his first year as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for UT Tyler Track & Field in 2022-2023 and served as the throws coach.
Brannen is a graduate of the University of Louisville (2004) where he majored in Psychology and Kinesiology. He began his throwing career in high school as a discus thrower before transitioning to the hammer throw at Louisville. His lifetime best in the hammer throw measures over 55 meters and his best in the discus measures over 44 meters.
Previously, Brannen served as a coach for Brook Hill where he worked with middle school and high school throwers.
Brannen currently works as a firefighter with the Tyler Fire Department with over 15 years of service.
