- "I made Virginia Wesleyan my top choice because of the academics, the coaching staff and team, and having the beach close by. When I did my official visit, the Marlin community made me feel like I was home."
- Selected VWC over Randolph College and Lynchburg College
Career Highs
Goals: NA
Assists: NA
Points: NA
Sophomore (2016): Appeared in three matches as a sophomore, making one start against Averett University on September 13.
Freshman (2015): Appeared in nine matches as a first-year, starting four of those contests… Recorded three shots on the season from the defensive line.
Before VWC: Four year starter for Midlothian High School under coach Ted Jones… Conference 20 Second Team honoree as a senior while serving as team captain… Earned the Coaches’ Award as a senior… Led team to a Conference 20 runner-up as a senior… Helped Midlothian to a Conference 20 championship, 4A South Regional championship, and 4A State runner-up as a junior… Two-Time Dominion District champion and one-time 3A South Regional runner-up… Core Values Respect honoree as a senior… Honor roll.
Personal: Son of Bill and Lynne Phillips… Has a brother, Tristin.
Get to Know Jake
- Enjoys hanging out with friends and family and trying to make the most out of the day by doing activities
- A fan of the Chelsea soccer club and their captain John Terry, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and actress Jennifer Aniston
- Favorites include the movie “Step Brothers”, “The Hunger Games” series, and the TV series “Survivor”
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "guy that can put a smile on your face”
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "being able to compete at the collegiate level and showing my talents in front of friends and family.”
- If you could spend one day with a famous person from any time, who would it be and why?: “Abraham Lincoln so he could tell me the truth about what crazy stuff went on back in the day.”
- People might be surprised to know: "I can turn my thumbs backwards.”
- It's the year 2030 and: "I am working for a federal agency.”
