Varsity Soccer

DEREK PHILLIPS, HEAD COACH: VARSITY SOCCER & INDOOR SOCCER 

Derek Phillips was born in Trinidad and Tobago and grew up in Columbia, Maryland. His soccer career started in Howard County where he played for Atholton High School and represented the Maryland State Team. His outstanding play as a collegiate player at UMBC landed him a position with several Professional teams including Dallas Sidekicks, Cocoa Expos, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, SW Wehen. The highlight of his career was when he represented his native country, Trinidad and Tobago against the Republic of Korea.He attributes his soccer career to the guidance received from many exceptional coaches including his father, Lincoln Phillips, world-renowned Goal Keeper and FIFA Coach.

Upon retiring as a soccer player, he was excited to start a new chapter in his life and began the journey as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. His technical ability as a soccer player, fascination with the intricacies of movements of the body, he founded Inside Out Performance, LLC. Derek’s hunger to improve a player’s functional movement with and without the ball, he is always learning new techniques. He has had the opportunity to coach the U-13 and U-16 Boys Super Y-League, Women's Soccer Team at Loyola University, Men's Soccer Team at Howard University, and proudly with the ECSC for the past 3 years. His passion for soccer is evident in his positive attitude, and the time and effort he gives to any player he comes in contact with. Developing soccer players is his #1 goal!

Email: dphillips75@mac.com

STEPHANIE MUELLER, ASSISTANT COACH: VARSITY SOCCER