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
Charlies Sullian has served as a professor and coach at Springfield College for 28 years. During that time, he earned 11 Division III Men's Volleyball National Championships and has had a role in USA Volleyball for 22 years, most recently as the head coach of the U19 National Team.
Courses Taught
Primary courses include:
- Introduction for Sports Psychology
- Advanced Level Coaching
Secondary courses include:
- Sport Physics Laboratory
- Volleyball Skills for Teaching Certification
- Coaching and Officiating Volleyball
Certifications and Memberships
- USA Volleyball - Scout/consultant Coach Brazil Olympics, 2016
- Volleyball Hall of Fame Board of Directors
- American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches Poll Voter
Research Interests
- Recruiting Effectiveness
- The Net Height in Volleyball
Selected Works
Publications
- Coaching Youth Sports: Guidelines to Ensure Development of Young Athletes, Sullivan, 2024
- Winning the Game of Belief: Cultivating the Cultural Grit that Defines America's Greatest Coaches, Sheehan and Sullivan, 2020
Presentations
- Travelers Leadership Conference Keynote: "Maintaining Excellence"
- Club Volleyball Programs: "Teaching/Coaching Effectiveness"
- Dickinson College Athletics: "Team Culture - Burnout - Confidence"
- Fairfield Volleyball Club: "Leadership through Empathy"
- Maine State High School Athletics Admin and Coaches: "Creating Mentally Tough, Secure Athletes"
- Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention Keynote: "School House Cohesion" Team Cohesion in schools
- Travelers Personal Division Team: "Elevate your Small Business Team
