Billy Phillips attended Nassau County Community College where he was named a soccer All-American.
17 Facts About Billy Phillips
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Billy Phillips then transferred to Adelphi University where he was a two-sport athlete, both running track and playing soccer.
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Billy Phillips earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education in 1978.
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Billy Phillips still holds the school track record in the 1500 meter, the mile and the two-mile relay.
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Billy Phillips earned All-American honors in 1978 when he finished third in the NCAA Championships for the 1500 meters.
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Billy Phillips played goalkeeper for the soccer team and was ranked in the top five for career shutouts and goals against average.
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Billy Phillips played for the Dallas Tornado from 1980 to 1981, the Wichita Wings, San Jose Earthquakes, and St Louis Steamers.
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On November 23,1984, Billy Phillips signed as a free agent to the Dallas Sidekicks for a 10-day contract.
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Billy Phillips later signed a full time contract with them on December 3,1984.
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Billy Phillips was the first MISL player of the week from the Dallas Sidekicks.
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Billy Phillips was then promoted to Head Coach on March 2,1989, and remained in that position until January 21,1991.
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Billy Phillips then returned as the Assistant Coach of the Sidekicks until he was promoted to a front office position in 1996.
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Billy Phillips was involved with the Dallas Sidekicks in the front office until they folded in 2004.
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Billy Phillips will be married to his wife, Kelly Billy Phillips, for 25 years in September 2007.
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Paige Billy Phillips, who graduated from The University of Kansas where she was a member of the Division I rowing team for four years.
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Billy Phillips is currently a Highland Park High School Crew coach in Dallas.
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Carley Billy Phillips who currently is a Junior at Southern Methodist University where she plays for the Division I soccer team and was recently named captain.