Adam Phillips joined the Miami Hockey staff in August 2023 as Assistant to the Head Coach. Phillips previously served as an assistant coach at Division III Adrian College.
In Phillips' first season with the Red and White, Miami finished with seven wins, including a third-period comeback from down three goals to stun then-No. 13 Arizona State in overtime. The RedHawks earned votes in the national polls for the second consecutive year and also went on the road to tie eventual national champion Denver. Individual honors for the Red and White in 2023-24 included 12 NCHC All-Academic picks (including seven Distinguished Scholar-Athlete awards) and one Hobey Baker Award nominee (Matthew Barbolini).
During Phillips' time with the Bulldogs, Adrian won the 2022 national title and finished as national runner-up in 2023. Adrian also earned the NCHA Harris Cup in 2022 and 2023 and claimed the NCHA Peter's Cup in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Phillips' responsibilities at Adrian included helping with daily practice planning, game operation, pre scout meetings and presenting video to the team, special teams, recruiting and academics.
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Phillips' previous positions include assistant coach for the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks (2022), interim head coach and assistant coach for the NAHL's Odessa Jackalopes (2019-2020) and player development coach with Total Package Hockey (2015-2019).
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He played hockey for UMass from 2010-2014, producing 50 points (23-27-50) across 124 games. Phillips also played for the Indiana Ice (2009-2010) before college and had a five-year ECHL career after graduation, competing for a variety of clubs.
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Phillips holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts.
