Mr. Sayuk was born in Napa, California as the last of two siblings. Raised in Vallejo, California, he played hockey, baseball, soccer, and volleyball in high school. Mr. Sayuk attended Bethel College, graduating with a degree in Media Communications and a minor in Film Studies. He is currently working on masters in Sports Psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Mr. Sayuk came to SW for the 2004-05 school year, teaching sophomore English, yearbook, and PE and coaching volleyball. Responsibilities now include volleyball coach, baseball coach, PE teacher, Athletic Director, and voice of the Southwest basketball teams at home games.

He recently married his wife Tiffany in summer of 2007. His interests include playing and coaching volleyball and baseball, and being a superfan of the Oakland Athletics.