Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Women's Basketball
Sullivan, Jennifer
Jennifer Sullivan
- Title:
- Head Women's Basketball Coach
- Email:
- jennifersullivan@fau.edu
21-year coaching veteran Jennifer Sullivan served as the sixth head coach in Florida Atlantic women’s basketball history from April. 15, 2021, through March 25, 2025.
After arriving in Boca Raton, Sullivan helped to elevate the Owls’ program throughout her four seasons in Paradise.
During the 2024-25 season, Sullivan helped guide junior guard Mya Perry to AAC Second Team All-Conference honors and an AAC Player of the Week nod, as well as freshman guard Erin Rodgers to three AAC Freshman of the Week awards, freshman post Lovisa Asbrink Hose to an AAC Freshman of the Week nod, in addition to six AAC Weekly Honorable Mention honors.
The 2023-24 season marked a historic year for Florida Atlantic women’s basketball as the program celebrated its 40th season and began a new era with its inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference. The Owls' 2023-24 campaign was highlighted by a win over then unbeaten UCF and a season-sweep over the Charlotte 49ers. Sullivan was also recognized with the Vice President's Diamond Award following the 2023-24 season.
In 2022-23, Sullivan helped guide the Owls to a 140 percent increase in wins from her inaugural season in Paradise, which included a season sweep over rival FIU and a victory over Sacred Heart University, who earned a berth in the 2022-23 NCAA Tournament. Sullivan coached freshman guard Aniya Hubbard to the program’s first-ever CUSA Freshman of the Year accolade, in addition to being named CUSA Second Team All-Conference, CUSA All-Defensive Team, and CUSA All-Freshman Team. Hubbard became the first Owl in program history to receive four postseason honors in the same year.
In Sullivan’s first season at the helm, the team saw four players score in double digits, just one of two schools in Conference USA to do so that season. led by Janeta Rozentale who averaged a near double-double of 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Sullivan was impactful in Rita Pleskevich’s tremendous senior season, in which she earned her way on the CUSA Honorable Mention Team and five-person All-C-USA Academic Team. Amber Gaston also became Sullivan’s first CUSA Player of the Week following the forward’s 19-point, 13-rebound performance against Florida Memorial.
Sullivan made her way to Boca Raton from the University of Tennessee, where she served as an assistant coach for two seasons under direction of Kellie Harper. In her two campaigns with the Lady Vols, Sullivan helped the squad compile a 38-18 record, including a trip to the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
During the 2020-21 season, the Lady Vols finished third in the SEC with a 9-4 league mark, 17-8 overall. The Lady Vols led the SEC in field goal percentage defense (.363), while sitting second in rebounds per game (45.5) and rebounding margin (12.8) in the league. The team finished 13th in the final AP Top-25 poll.
In her first season with the Lady Vols in 2019-20, Sullivan helped UT build a foundation after returning just one starter from the 2018-19 squad. The Lady Vols tied for third in the SEC at 10-6 after being projected to finish seventh. The 2019-20 team ranked second nationally in blocks per game (6.9), third in defensive rebounds per game (31.2) and sixth in field goal percentage defense (33.8). Sullivan helped mentor its initial two players to SEC recognition, which included All-SEC First Team selection Rennia Davis (current WNBA player for the Minnesota Lynx) and SEC All-Freshman honoree Jordan Horston.
Prior to her time in Knoxville, Sullivan spent one season at Ohio State (2018-19). In her one year in Columbus, the Buckeyes went on to win 10 of their final 15 regular season games to finish fifth in the Big Ten with a 10-8 mark.
From 2013-18, Sullivan enjoyed a great deal of success on the court and on the recruiting trail at Missouri State University. In her first recruiting class, four all-state players led the Lady Bears to 79 wins and four postseason appearances, while scoring more than 3,100 points and grabbing more than 1,500 rebounds among them. During her time in Springfield, Missouri State put up a 93-69 record, while earning four postseason appearances, one in the NCAA Tournament and three in the WNIT.
Prior to her stint with the Lady Bears, Sullivan served as an associate head coach at Louisiana during the 2012-13 season. With the Ragin’ Cajuns, Sullivan served as the team’s recruiting coordinator and handled the guard development and scheduling.
Sullivan spent the three prior years with Arkansas State in her hometown of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She served as the recruiting coordinator and handled summer camps, academic monitoring and opponent scouting. Sullivan also acquired experience at McNeese State and Memphis, her alma mater. Sullivan’s coaching career began in Memphis as an assistant coach at Rhodes College, where she helped lead the team to a 34-18 record over the course of two seasons.
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Memphis, Sullivan played for the Tigers from 2001-05. She finished her Memphis career with 800 points, 310 rebounds and 99 steals, while being a key component of the 2004 Tiger squad that advanced to the second round of the WNIT. Sullivan graduated from Memphis in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in communications following her senior season.
Coaching Profile
Florida Atlantic
Head Coach, 2021-25
Tennessee
Assistant Coach, 2019-21
Assistant Coach, 2018-19
Assistant Coach, 2013-18
Associate Head Coach, 2012-13
Assistant Coach, 2009-12
Assistant Coach, 2008-09
Assistant Coach, 2005-07
Memphis, 2001-05
After arriving in Boca Raton, Sullivan helped to elevate the Owls’ program throughout her four seasons in Paradise.
During the 2024-25 season, Sullivan helped guide junior guard Mya Perry to AAC Second Team All-Conference honors and an AAC Player of the Week nod, as well as freshman guard Erin Rodgers to three AAC Freshman of the Week awards, freshman post Lovisa Asbrink Hose to an AAC Freshman of the Week nod, in addition to six AAC Weekly Honorable Mention honors.
The 2023-24 season marked a historic year for Florida Atlantic women’s basketball as the program celebrated its 40th season and began a new era with its inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference. The Owls' 2023-24 campaign was highlighted by a win over then unbeaten UCF and a season-sweep over the Charlotte 49ers. Sullivan was also recognized with the Vice President's Diamond Award following the 2023-24 season.
In 2022-23, Sullivan helped guide the Owls to a 140 percent increase in wins from her inaugural season in Paradise, which included a season sweep over rival FIU and a victory over Sacred Heart University, who earned a berth in the 2022-23 NCAA Tournament. Sullivan coached freshman guard Aniya Hubbard to the program’s first-ever CUSA Freshman of the Year accolade, in addition to being named CUSA Second Team All-Conference, CUSA All-Defensive Team, and CUSA All-Freshman Team. Hubbard became the first Owl in program history to receive four postseason honors in the same year.
In Sullivan’s first season at the helm, the team saw four players score in double digits, just one of two schools in Conference USA to do so that season. led by Janeta Rozentale who averaged a near double-double of 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Sullivan was impactful in Rita Pleskevich’s tremendous senior season, in which she earned her way on the CUSA Honorable Mention Team and five-person All-C-USA Academic Team. Amber Gaston also became Sullivan’s first CUSA Player of the Week following the forward’s 19-point, 13-rebound performance against Florida Memorial.
Sullivan made her way to Boca Raton from the University of Tennessee, where she served as an assistant coach for two seasons under direction of Kellie Harper. In her two campaigns with the Lady Vols, Sullivan helped the squad compile a 38-18 record, including a trip to the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
During the 2020-21 season, the Lady Vols finished third in the SEC with a 9-4 league mark, 17-8 overall. The Lady Vols led the SEC in field goal percentage defense (.363), while sitting second in rebounds per game (45.5) and rebounding margin (12.8) in the league. The team finished 13th in the final AP Top-25 poll.
In her first season with the Lady Vols in 2019-20, Sullivan helped UT build a foundation after returning just one starter from the 2018-19 squad. The Lady Vols tied for third in the SEC at 10-6 after being projected to finish seventh. The 2019-20 team ranked second nationally in blocks per game (6.9), third in defensive rebounds per game (31.2) and sixth in field goal percentage defense (33.8). Sullivan helped mentor its initial two players to SEC recognition, which included All-SEC First Team selection Rennia Davis (current WNBA player for the Minnesota Lynx) and SEC All-Freshman honoree Jordan Horston.
Prior to her time in Knoxville, Sullivan spent one season at Ohio State (2018-19). In her one year in Columbus, the Buckeyes went on to win 10 of their final 15 regular season games to finish fifth in the Big Ten with a 10-8 mark.
From 2013-18, Sullivan enjoyed a great deal of success on the court and on the recruiting trail at Missouri State University. In her first recruiting class, four all-state players led the Lady Bears to 79 wins and four postseason appearances, while scoring more than 3,100 points and grabbing more than 1,500 rebounds among them. During her time in Springfield, Missouri State put up a 93-69 record, while earning four postseason appearances, one in the NCAA Tournament and three in the WNIT.
Prior to her stint with the Lady Bears, Sullivan served as an associate head coach at Louisiana during the 2012-13 season. With the Ragin’ Cajuns, Sullivan served as the team’s recruiting coordinator and handled the guard development and scheduling.
Sullivan spent the three prior years with Arkansas State in her hometown of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She served as the recruiting coordinator and handled summer camps, academic monitoring and opponent scouting. Sullivan also acquired experience at McNeese State and Memphis, her alma mater. Sullivan’s coaching career began in Memphis as an assistant coach at Rhodes College, where she helped lead the team to a 34-18 record over the course of two seasons.
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Memphis, Sullivan played for the Tigers from 2001-05. She finished her Memphis career with 800 points, 310 rebounds and 99 steals, while being a key component of the 2004 Tiger squad that advanced to the second round of the WNIT. Sullivan graduated from Memphis in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in communications following her senior season.
Coaching Profile
Florida Atlantic
Head Coach, 2021-25
Tennessee
Assistant Coach, 2019-21
- Team compiled a 38-18 record in her two seasons on staff
- In her second stint, helped the team earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament (second round)
- Helped UT finish 10-6 in SEC play in first year on staff
- Team was in position for a postseason bid to the 2020 NCAA Tournament until it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Served on head coach Kellie Harper’s staff
Assistant Coach, 2018-19
- Served on head coach Kevin McGuff’s staff
Assistant Coach, 2013-18
- Played significant role in the Lady Bears’ recruiting efforts
- Program earned four postseason appearances (3 WNIT and 1 NCAA) during Sullivan’s stint with the program
- Served on head coach Kellie Harper’s staff
Associate Head Coach, 2012-13
- Led the way in recruiting as the recruiting coordinator, while handling guard development and scheduling
- Served on head coach Gary Brodhead’s staff
Assistant Coach, 2009-12
- Spearheaded program’s recruiting efforts in addition to summer camps, academic monitoring and opponent scouting
- Served on head coach Brian Boyer’s staff
Assistant Coach, 2008-09
- Served on head coach Brooks Donald-Williams staff
Assistant Coach, 2005-07
- Served on head coach Matt Dean’s staff
Memphis, 2001-05
- Four-year letterwinner
- Birthday: June 4
- Hometown: Jonesboro, Ark.
- High School: Jonesboro High School
- Education: B.A. Communications, Memphis (’05)
Sully's Coaching Record
| Season | School | Record | Accomplishments |
| 2021-22 | Florida Atlantic | 5-25 | |
| 2022-23 | Florida Atlantic | 12-18 | |
| 2023-24 | Florida Atlantic | 11-19 | Vice President's Diamond Award |
| 2024-25 | Florida Atlantic | 11-21 | |
| Total | 4 seasons | 39-83 (.320) |
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