Fred Phillips retired from high school coaching in 2019 but not before amassing an impressive resume.  After finishing third for Lebanon in the state tournament, he became a 1992 Espoir All-American and World team member.  He recorded a career record of 127-32 at Southern Oregon University and became a three-time All-American for the Red Raiders.  His first coaching job was as an assistant to Marlin Grahn at Portland State.  His move to Pendleton resulted in 18 years as head coach where his teams compiled a dual meet record of 336-71.  Twice his teams finished as state runners-up.  Phillips was named Intermountain League Coach of the Year four times.  He has served the Pendleton Mat Club as volunteer coach for three additional years.  He is from Pendleton and his family includes his wife Wendy and children Grace and Vance.