Coach Phil was born and raised in Texas. After High School, Philip attended Schreiner University in Kerrville where he starred as a member of the Schreiner men's soccer team from 2008-12. Upon graduation in 2012 with a degree in exercise science, Phil served as the assistant coach for Schreiner Women's Soccer (2013-14), as well as, for the men's program (2015). He was the Schreiner Head Cross Country Coach since June of 2015, was named Assistant Coach for Track & Field for Schreiner August 2018 and coached club soccer coach for the Hill Country Crush Academy for 7 years.

Phil has earned his USSF C License and this is his second year at Boerne Soccer Club, where he has coached multiple teams within the Academy and Select program. In addition to coaching, Phil is also BSC's College Coordinator, where he coordinates and supports players with ambitions of furthering their soccer career in college.

Having lived in Kerrville for many years, Phil has recently moved to Boerne with his wife Brittany.