Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2003
- Class:
- 1994
Arriving in 1990 to help restart the men’s soccer program that had been dormant for four seasons, Philson was part of a freshman class that ranks as one of the best in college history. By the time that group graduated four years later, they had played in two NCAA Tournaments, were ranked first nationally and won a pair of Missouri Valley Conference titles.
Philson started 70-of-75 career games while earning all-Valley accolades in both 1992 and 1993. Also a two-time all-Midwest Region selection, he was honored as the MVC Defensive Player of the Year in 1993. His teams went a combined 57-14-6 while losing just one regular-season game in MVC play.
In addition to his performance on the field, Philson was also a fixture when it came time for CU student-athletes to visit elementary schools. He frequently led the children in song while stressing the importance of a positive attitude to the kids.
After graduating Creighton with a bachelor of arts degree in May, 1994, Philson was an assistant coach with the Bluejay men’s soccer team. In July, 1995, he was named head coach of the CU women’ soccer team. In four seasons as head coach, Philson went 38-32-3.
Philson is currently a professional healthcare representative with Pfizer, Inc. He and his wife, Carrie, have one daughter, Lauren.
