Austin Phillips '14 Recruiting Profile

I have played basketball, baseball and soccer in youth sports, but in 2010, I chose to focus completely on swimming.  Once I gave swimming my all, I achieved and surpassed both my personal and coaches expectations.

I currently train with Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, and swim the same workouts.   I realized that in order to achieve my goals I needed to advance my training–outside the pool–and build a complete program that included all aspects of my life.

Last year I started working with a personal trainer, Steadman Hawkins Sports Performance, as well as a sports nutritionist.  To date I've achieved two Junior National cuts and  Junior. National bonus cuts.  My best strokes are Free, Back, Fly and IM.

I grew 1 1/4"s this year and am still growing.  My wing span is 6’ 5¼".

When I am not swimming or in school I spend a lot of time in my community, I have over 200 hours of community service.  I work closely with the poor and marginalized, local food banks, and children’s hospitals as well as teach young children how to swim.

I am currently planning to major in Business with a minor in either architecture or law. I am willing to study and swim anywhere in the country.  Ultimately, I am in search of a college and a swim team in which I may implement my drive and leadership skills both in and out of the classroom and pool.