Elmira College Names Pat Sullivan as Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Elmira College Athletic Communications

Men's Lacrosse | 7/10/2025 9:30:00 AM

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College has announced the hiring of Pat Sullivan '00 as the new Head Coach of the Soaring Eagles men's lacrosse program. 

"We are thrilled to welcome back Pat Sullivan '00 to our coaching staff," said Rhonda Faunce, Director of Athletics. "He brings experience, passion, and a commitment to student-athlete success that will help move our program forward."

A proud Elmira College alumnus, Sullivan returns to lead the program he once competed for as a student-athlete, where he holds the single-season program record for points in a season with 75 in 2000. Following his playing career with the Purple & Gold, Sullivan (Round 7, Pick #62), along with teammate and 2024 EC Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Jeff Franey '00 (Round 4, Pick #34), were both selected by Rochester in the 2000 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft.

"I'm incredibly excited to begin this new role to help build up a program that is very close to my heart since I had the opportunity to play here," Sullivan said. "I'm excited for this new journey and am looking forward to the challenges ahead, along with the chance to help build a winning culture. I can't wait to get started!"
 
Coach Sullivan can be reached via email at psullivan@elmira.edu. 

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