Susan Phillips
Archbishop Mitty High School
Impact Statement
Phillips has led multiple teams to the next level of basketball.
Biography
Coach Phillips, Class of 1986, took over at Archbishop Mitty in 1992 leading the team to a successful history.
Over her 30 year career, she has led Mitty to six California state, 16 NorCal & 22 Central Coast Section titles yet she preaches humbleness and grace.
On the international circuit, she has been the head coach of seven coaching assignment. She has four gold medals and a bronze under her tutelage. She was the head coach of the 2024 and 2023 USA Women’s Nike Hoop Summit. She also led the team to Gold at the 2022 FIBA Women’s U17 World Cup.
She has coached and mentored numerous NCAA All Americans and WNBA players. She has also earned honors from WBCA and Gatorade over the years. In 2024, she was named the Naismith Coach of the Year and became the first women to receive the honor twice.
Personally, Phillips excelled in basketball and softball. She ultimately selected softball and earned All Big-Ten honors at Northwestern.
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