Larry Sullivan (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1973 | Temple Owls | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1978–1979 | St. Joseph's University (assistant) | ||
| 1983–1991 | Father Judge High School | ||
| 1991–2007 | Villanova University | ||
Larry Sullivan is an American former soccer coach.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Athletics". Camden Catholic High School. April 3, 2015. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Larry Sullivan". Villanova Wildcats. October 29, 2016. Archived from the original on October 29, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Sherman, Steve (December 2, 2011). "SOCCER: From Villanova to the Rock – Council Rock North Coach Larry Sullivan has made the adjustment". Bucks Local News. MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Melchiorre, Chris (September 18, 2014). "'Lt. Larry' has new troops at Camden Catholic". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Lawlor, Frank; Knapp, Gwen (February 26, 1991). "For Roxborough pair, practice pays off in skating title". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 36. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "New soccer coach at Camden Catholic". Catholic Star Herald. March 13, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Tannenwald, Jonathan (November 13, 2020). "Union academy players Brandan Craig, Quinn Sullivan sign MLS deals to start in 2021". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Jensen, Mike (August 15, 1998). "Ex-Penn Charter star now a scorer, after all". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 38. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
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