Doris Sullivan will begin her fifth season as head coach for the Adams State University women’s soccer program in 2016. Before taking over on the women’s side, Sullivan helped the ASU men post their best season in the program’s 3-year history in 2011.
In the past four seasons with the women, Sullivan has continuously built the program to be more and more competitive within the RMAC and region. The program reached new heights in 2013, posting the highest winning percentage in program history. In 2014, the program was again very competitive, posting 5 wins and three ties, and not losing a game by more than a two goal differential. During the 2015 season, the team tied the school record for wins in a season.
Prior to joining the Grizzlies, Sullivan pulled double-duty for seven seasons as an assistant at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich., while also serving as the girls’ head coach at Williamston High School. Her teams enjoyed a great deal of success with Aquinas winning the league championship in 2007 and Williamston playing in two state championship games (2008 & 2010), and also advancing to the state semifinals while posting an overall record of 23-2 in 2006.
Sullivan graduated from Olivet College in Olivet, Mich., in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Her 62 career goals and 147 career points both continue to rank second in the Olivet record books, and she was twice named a First Team All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) performer and Olivet College Female Athlete of the Year.
Prior to attending Olivet, Sullivan was a 4-year starter and all-conference player at Lansing Catholic High School, and was a member of the All-State Dream Team as a senior.
