Larry Sullivan (soccer) explained

Larry Sullivan
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:Midfielder
Collegeyears1:1970–1973
College1:Temple Owls
Manageryears1:1978–1979
Manageryears2:1983–1991
Manageryears3:1991–2007
Managerclubs1:St. Joseph's University (assistant)
Managerclubs2:Father Judge High School
Managerclubs3:Villanova University

Larry Sullivan is an American former soccer coach.

Career

From 1991 to 2007, Sullivan served as the head men's soccer coach at Villanova University. In 17 years, he compiled a 104–155–28 losing record. Prior to that from 1983 to 1991, Sullivan served as the head men's soccer coach at Father Judge High School. He started his coaching career in 1978 at St. Joseph's University. He was also the head coach of the Camden Catholic High School varsity boys soccer team in Cherry Hill, NJ.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Sullivan was a three-year varsity letter winner at Northeast Catholic High School, where he played both baseball and soccer. He was voted All-Catholic twice and was part of three PCL championship teams.[5] After high school, he joined the United States Army, and served in Vietnam. He received a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars of medal, and the Army Accommodation Award of valor. Sullivan then played College soccer at Temple U. from 1970 to 1972. Sullivan then played for the Philadelphia Spartans Professional Soccer Team. Sullivan has been inducted into the North Catholic Alumni, the North Catholic Soccer, the Father Judge, and SEPA Halls of Fame.[6]

Personal life

Sullivan is the grandfather of Philadelphia Union players Quinn and Cavan Sullivan, the father of Brendan Sullivan, and the uncle of former player Chris Albright.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 3, 2015 . Athletics . July 2, 2021 . Camden Catholic High School . April 3, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150403062126/http://www.camdencatholic.org:80/s/835/index_2col.aspx?sid=835&gid=1&pgid=269.
  2. Web site: October 29, 2016 . Larry Sullivan . https://web.archive.org/web/20161029093555/http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/sullivan_larry00.html . October 29, 2016 . July 2, 2021 . Villanova Wildcats.
  3. News: Sherman . Steve . December 2, 2011 . SOCCER: From Villanova to the Rock – Council Rock North Coach Larry Sullivan has made the adjustment . en . Bucks Local News . MediaNews Group . July 2, 2021.
  4. News: Melchiorre . Chris . September 18, 2014 . 'Lt. Larry' has new troops at Camden Catholic . en . The Philadelphia Inquirer . July 2, 2021.
  5. News: Lawlor . Frank . Knapp . Gwen . February 26, 1991 . For Roxborough pair, practice pays off in skating title . 36 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . July 2, 2021.
  6. News: March 13, 2014 . New soccer coach at Camden Catholic . en-US . Catholic Star Herald . July 2, 2021.
  7. News: Tannenwald . Jonathan . November 13, 2020 . Union academy players Brandan Craig, Quinn Sullivan sign MLS deals to start in 2021 . en . The Philadelphia Inquirer . July 2, 2021.
  8. News: Jensen . Mike . August 15, 1998 . Ex-Penn Charter star now a scorer, after all . 38 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . July 2, 2021.