Phil Mathews

Ventura College Basketball Coach

Born November 27, 1950 in Riverside, California

Attended John W. North High School, Riverside, California
Played basketball — All Ivy League (senior year)

Riverside City College, Riverside, California
Played basketball — two-year starter

University of California, Irvine
BA Social Science (1972)
Master’s in Education (1974)
Two-year letter winner

COACHING

Ventura College Head Basketball Coach

California State Championships 1987, 1995

Western State Conference Championships 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995

Overall record (10 years) 298-56, a .842 winning percentage
67 of 69 team members accepted to four-year schools

State Community College Coach of the Year 1992, 1993, 1995
Southern California Coach of the Year 1992, 1994

California State University, Fullerton
Assistant Basketball Coach 1981-1985

University of California, Irvine
Assistant Coach 1973-1978

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Urban League Education Award — 1987
Phil Mathews Basketball Camps
Phil Mathews School and Shoot
Ventura County Boys and Girls Club
Cedric Ceballos Alumni Game