Phil Hansel

Phil Hansel (born Phillip Sand Hansel, February 18, 1925; died: August 6, 2010),[1] also known as Phill Hansel, was a swimming coach from the USA.

He was the swimming coach at the University of Houston for 39 years, from 1957-1998.[2] He also served as a coach or manager on two Olympic teams,[3] and helped found the American Swimming Coaches Association.[4]

He was named the Southwest Conference's Swimming Coach of the Year 3 times, in 1975, 1985 and 1986.

References

  1. ^ Obituary: Phillip Sand Hansel from the Houston Chronicle. Published on 2010-08-08; retrieved 2010-08-09.
  2. ^ 2008 UH Hall of Honor Inductees Named, University of Houston Athletic News, June 2008. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
  3. ^ Nine Greats, Impact Team Set to Join UH Hall of Honor, University of Houston Athletics website (www.uhcougars.com); published. 2008-06-04, retrieved 2010-08-09.
  4. ^ Hansel's bio from the Texas Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame; retrieved 2010-08-09.