Jack F. Sullivan was a soccer pioneer in the State of Hawaii and has been promoting the sport since 1974. Often referred to as “Mr. Soccer,” his involvement includes every level of Hawaiian soccer. He has volunteered his time over the years as coach, administrator, area director, league organizer, soccer columnist and radio announcer.

Peter and Jackie Chaffey began organizing soccer through AYSO and Sullivan contacted them to help coach and find fields for practices and games. Through those combined efforts AYSO in Hawaii was born. The first year of AYSO fielded about 225 boys and through the years has grown to 20,000 boys and girls. Through AYSO’s growing programs, there are more than 100 varsity soccer programs in Hawaii today.

Sullivan co-founded University of Hawaii’s women’s team and was general manager of the Hawaii Pacific University men’s program. He purposely joined the Honolulu Quarterback Club to promote soccer, served as its president and maintains life membership. He was inducted into the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame and into the United States Adult Soccer Association Region 4 Hall of Fame in 2006.