Coach Phil made a choice at a young age to join the military, and was honored to serve his country. It was what brought him fulfillment and joy. When he married and started a family, he soon realized life was bigger than just him and his career. His purpose in life shifted as he became a dad. 

He watched his wife grow into the role of a military spouse, then a mother of multiples, and that’s when his family found Swim Life in Okinawa. Swim Life empowered his family in and around the water. It also gave them something to enjoy together while giving them the tools they needed to keep their kids safe in the water.

While he was finding his purpose as a father, his wife was finding her passion in teaching survival swimming with Swim Life. For years Phil was "along for the ride," bringing the kids to swim lessons & supporting his wife’s growing Swim Life business. He enjoyed every moment of it but the military kept him too busy to be a bigger part of it. 

Now that travel has slowed down a bit and his career is well underway, he decided it was time to dip his feet in the water, so to speak. He's excited to experience this as more than just a swim dad or on the pool deck. While he doesn't plan to hang his combat boots up just yet, he is blessed to be able to pursue both of his passions.

Coach Phil looks forward to working with your kids & helping them grow as confident swimmers! 

Phil's notable certifications and accomplishments are:

• Swim Life Aquatic Education Specialist

• First Aid & CPR