Hollins University

Robert Sullivan Jr. joined the Hollins Cross Country coaching staff in March of 2019 and was named the head coach in August 2019. Sullivan then became the head coach of Track & Field in November 2019 as Hollins started its first Track & Field program in its 178 year school history. 

In his first season as the head cross country coach, most of the runners were able to run season or career best times. In the first track & field season 12 athletes qualifed for the schools first ODAC Indoor Track and Field Championship. There were numerous school records set throughout the season while both teams maintained a high academic standing averaging a 3.4 GPA in the fall and spring semester. 10 cross country/track & field athletes were named to the ODAC All-Academic Team and two track & field athletes were named to the VaSID All-Academic Team. He is looking to build on this year's success in the 2020-21 season.

Sullivan came to Hollins with six years of experience coaching cross country and track & field in high school. At Lord Botetourt High School, he coached numerous all-district, all-region and all-state athletes. The cross country teams finished high in the region and, for the first time in school history, both teams recently qualified for the VHSL cross country meet. Some of his high school runners were able to run on the collegiate level.

Sullivan is a USA Track & Field Level One certified coach. He also maintains other professional fitness certifications, while spending the last 20 years in the health, fitness and wellness field. He is still very active in athletic events and is an avid runner, having competed in various road races from the 5k to eight half-marathons since the mid 90’s. 

Sullivan is a 1983 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He and his wife reside in Botetourt County.