Phil Hansel Explained

Phillip Sand Hansel (February 18, 1925  - August 6, 2010),[1] known as Phill or Phil Hansel, was an American swimming coach.

He was the swimming coach at the University of Houston for 39 years, from 1957 to 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 three times, in 1975, 1985 and 1986.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=phillip-sand-hansel&pid=144533107 Obituary: Phillip Sand Hansel
  2. http://www.advancement.uh.edu/elink/june08/athleticnews.html 2008 UH Hall of Honor Inductees Named
  3. http://www.uhcougars.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/060408aaa.html Nine Greats, Impact Team Set to Join UH Hall of Honor
  4. http://www.tsdhof.org/bio-Phil%20Hansel.html Hansel's bio

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