HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
FRANK PHILLIPS, CHAGRIN FALLS
2008 RECIPIENT
Coach Frank Phillips graduated from
Gilmour Academy High School in 1963. In 1967 he graduated from Baldwin
Wallace College. Frank has been a long time member of the OHSBCA and served
as District 2 Director for the Association for four years. He served as
President of the Lorain County Coaches Association for three years.
Coach Phillips was the head coach of girls basketball at Vermillion
(1983-1991) where he won three conference championships, four sectional
championships and District runner-up . At Chagrin Falls (1991-2005) they
won four League Championships, three District Championships, two Regional
Championships and won the State in 1998 with a 28-0 record. His teams won
348 games over a period of 23 years. In 14 of those seasons his team
averaged 16 wins a season.
Frank’s personal honors include at Vermillion: AP District Coach of the year
– two times, District 6 Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1991, coached in
Lorain County All Star Game in 1991; At Chagrin Falls: AP District Coach of
the Year – four times, AP State Coach of the Year – two times, Greater
Cleveland Coaches Association Coach of the Year – two times, OHSBCA State
Coach of the Year (1997), OHSBCA North/South All Star game coach (1998),
finalist for National Coach of the Year (San Diego 1999). Frank has also
worked as Camp Director for Austin Carr’s camp (boys) and Ursuline College
(girls).
Frank is currently enjoying retirement with his wife, Laurie. Their sons are
Michael (26) and Matt (24). He continues to be involved in coaching with the
Falls boy’s golf team. He does volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity in
Geauga County and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cleveland.
Coach Phillips believed that working hard, learning and copying from the
best coaches, adapting your material to their talent, along with great
players, and a lot of luck will allow for most teams to be competitive. Most
importantly, one must surround himself with the best most sincere people
whom the players know will defend them whenever it’s needed.
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