Mike Shuey

Biography

Mike Shuey joined Lehigh’s track and field coaching staff in the fall of 2025. Prior to his time in Bethlehem, Shuey gained eight years of coaching experience in a private clinic coaching at USA Javelin Project and the NSAF Programs. He has built up a very successful professional career throwing javelin. He was a member of the United States Olympic team for the 2021 Paris Olympic games, as well for the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha. He holds the fifth furthest javelin throw in United States history, and was the US Champion in 2019, a U23 NACAC Champion, and a two-time Big Ten Champion. The Penn State graduate also holds his program’s record for the javelin. The Johnsonburg, Pa. native was drawn to coaching from his time competing in college. He is motivated to help any athlete achieve their goals whether it is to get out of pain or win a Patriot League championship. He brings the same structure that has been used at the Olympic training center that he lived and trained at for several years.