Charlie Sullivan
Charlie Sullivan
Professor of Physical Education / Head Men's Volleyball Coach
- Master of Physical Education, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 1997
- Bachelor of Science in General Education, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 1991
To have the honor to represent Springfield College at the Olympics, World Championships, World Cup, and other international events, is an amazing experience. I am so proud that my skills have been developed on Alden Street!
Courses Taught
- Sports Psychology
- Advanced Level Coaching
- Sport Physics
- Coaching and Officiating Volleyball
- Volleyball Skills
Certifications and Memberships
- Volleyball Hall of Fame Board of Governors
- American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches Poll
Research Interests
- Presenting to Businesses, Student-athletes, Corporations
- Sport Psychology
- Coaching/Teaching Pedagogy
Selected Works
Publications
- Contributed articles in American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaching Volleyball magazine
- Co-authored the book Winning the Game of Belief: Cultivating the Cultural Grit that Defines America's Greatest Coaches (2019)
- Authored Coaching Youth Sports: Guidelines to Ensure Development of Youth Athletes (2021)
Presentations
- MAHPERD Convention - Keynote Speaker
- Dickinson College - Presented to Student-Athletes
- Travelers Insurance - Leadership Team, Sales Division, Personal Insurance Convention Keynote Speaker
