Shawn Sullivan begins his third season as an assistant coach at RIT in 2023-24. Sullivan started Upstate Elite, which became one of the top AAU programs in the country. His experience includes over 20 years of teaching and coaching at the high school level.
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As a coach, Sullivan has won major AAU tournaments such as the Ramble in the Bronx, Rhode Island Jam Fest and defeated the top-ranked team at the AAU Nationals. He has worked some of the country’s top camps including both Five-Star and Hoop Group Elite camps.
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Sullivan spent many summers working for Attack Athletics in Chicago with Tim Grover. His experience ranges from NBA players, foreign pros, college players and local players.
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Sullivan played point guard for four years at Fredonia State and was a team captain. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics, earning a master’s degree in educational administration from Canisius.
Sullivan resides in Brighton with his wife Genevieve and their two children, Adrianna and Vinny.
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Coach McVean Says: Shawn has brought new innovative ideas offensively and defensively to our program. His knowledge and experience at all levels of basketball has been invaluable.
