Mazel Tov! Paul Phillips

Mazel Tov! Paul Phillips, grandson of Ruth B. Phillips of  Providence, is one of six outstanding swimmers to be inducted to the R.I. Aquatic Hall of Fame on May 9. Paul was the first All-State swimmer from North Providence High School, earning Journal Bulletin and R.I. Coaches Association honors in the 100 fly in 1991. After high school, Paul attended Brandeis University, where he became a school record holder and team captain. Since 2004, Paul has been the head coach at Clark University in Worcester, Mass. and Assistant Athletic Director since 2007. Under his direction, the women’s team at Clark recorded two program-best finishes in the NEWMAC conference, and he has coached numerous All-Conference swimmers and NCAA qualifiers. In 2011, Paul was named NEWMAC Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year.