ULTIMATE CANADA


Evan ‘Dime’ Phillips Coach of the Year


He’s done it all and he’s back for more By Patrick Mooney


Having coached at nearly every competitive level in Ultimate, including juniors, club, professional and worlds, Evan, aka ‘The Dime’, is without a doubt one of the truly elite coaches in the game today. His nearly unrivaled depth of knowledge and experience has helped him lead his teams to numerous titles and podium finishes over the years. From a strategic standpoint he is both thoughtful and cunning, and always seems to be several steps ahead of the competition. Even when a game seems out of reach, like the 2015 junior open final between his Toronto Toro squad and the powerhouse Alpha squad from British Columbia, Evan reached into his bag of tricks and helped lead his team back from a massive deficit to win their second straight national championship.


On top of being a great strategist, Evan is a compassionate coach who forms deep and lasting connections with all the players he comes in contact with. Anyone that’s worked with him will tell you that he has his share of eccentricities, but without a doubt there is no one better to share the sideline with. He’s selfless and invests an incredible amount of his time and effort helping players get the most out of their potential. At the 2015 U23 World Championships in London, England, Evan spent countless hours between games scouting opponents, devising game plans and doing one-on-one sessions with players. Without his input and effort throughout the entirety of the season and in particular at the championships, the team would not have been able to achieve its second straight silver medal.


Much like his playing days, Evan is a fearless coach, challenging both himself and his players to go beyond their comfort zone. For all of these reasons I think Evan is incredibly deserving of winning this award and I applaud him for everything he has done to bring coaching Ultimate in Canada to the next level.


Photo: Ed Kung


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