Phil Emery - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Men's Lacrosse Coaches

Phil Emery

Title:
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Email:
phil.emery@duke.edu
Phone:
(919) 668-5791

Lieutenant Phillip Emery, a native of Great Falls Virginia, commissioned from the United States Naval Academy in 2002 is in his first season as a volunteer assistant at Duke. He was a four-year letterwinner for the Midshipmen playing long stick midfield and holds a B.S in Political Science.

For his career, Emery played in 51 games for the Mids, including getting two starts, and picked up 81 ground balls. He had a career-best 29 ground balls as a rookie. The Midshipmen were 29-22 during his four seasons.

Before entering the submarine service, he spent two years (1999-00) in Barcelona, Spain as a missionary. Following his mission, he reported to the USS KENTUCKY (SSBN 737)(GOLD), a nuclear powered Ballistic Missile Submarine in Bangor, Washington.

While onboard the KENTUCKY, Emery served as Torpedo Division Officer, Damage Control Assistant, Anti-terrorism Officer, and Assistant Weapons Officer during his 35-month tour. During this time he qualified in submarines and as a Nuclear Engineering Officer.

He was recognized as the 2006 Junior Officer of the Year for Submarine Squadron 17 and is the recipient of numerous military awards. He is currently the Battalion Officer at Duke University’s Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps where he teaches and mentors future Naval Officers.