USD Highlights:
• 2nd-Team All-MPSF: 400 IM (2011), 200 fly (2011 & 2013)
• MPSF All-Academic (2012 & 2013)
• Competed in the AT&T Winter Nationals - 2011
• Competed in 200 Fly at 2012 Olympic Trials
Junior (2012-13): Named 2nd Team All-MPSF in the 200 Fly... Earned MPSF All-Academic honors (3.37 GPA)... Had the second-best time on the team in the 200 Fly (2:03.84) and 400 IM (4:27.57)... Swam the 200 Fly and 200 IM at the 2013 MPSF Championships.
Sophomore (2011-12): Named MPSF All-Academic... Earned 2012 Olympic Trial cut in the 200 fly... Competed in the 200 fly at the 2011 Winter Nationals... Clocked season-bests in the 100 fly (59.23) and 200 fly (2:03.86) and 400 IM (4:27.65) at the 2012 MPSF Championships.
Freshman (2010-11): Named second team All-MPSF in the 400 IM and 200 butterfly.
High School: Attended Hillsboro High School in the MTSSAA conference in Nashville, Tennessee... Was a state finalist all four years as a swim team member... Also competed with the Nashville Aquatic Club where she won the Nick Nevid & Tracy Caulkins Awards... Was a Junior National and National Team member, as well as an Olympic trial qualifier.
Personal: Born October 8, 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee to Nathan and Ann... She was recruited by Seton Hall, Michigan State, and University of New Mexico... She chose to attend USD because of the coaching staff, the location of the school, and the beautiful campus... Member of the USD Honors Program... Her father played baseball at Rhodes College... Enjoys yoga, playing piano and ukulele, knitting, and reading.
What is your most memorable swimming/diving moment? Why?
Qualifying for Olympic Trials. I felt incredible during my race, and the feeling afterwards is what keeps me motivated in practices & meets.
What is the best part about going to school at USD?
Everything! But the community of USD as a whole is great to be a part of; the small size of the school makes the relationships you form whether with the professors, the staff, your peers, or in my case coaches more personal and meaningful.
What piece of coaching and/or personal advice has stuck with you over the years?
Swim fast, don[apos]t be a wimp.
Major: Spanish and Environmental Science
Quick Hits
Favorite TV Show: Twin Peaks
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
Favorite Food: Peanut butter
Favorite Place to Spend Time: The beach
Most Listened to Song on Your iPod: Southbound - The Allman Brothers
Phillips[apos] Career Top Times
| Event |
Time |
Meet |
| 100 Fly |
57.15 |
2011 MPSF Championships |
| 200 Fly |
2:02.68 |
2011 MPSF Championships |
| 200 IM |
2:07.57 |
2011 MPSF Championships |
| 400 IM |
4:25.46 |
2011 MPSF Championships |
