It was the day of graduation when I got the news that I had been accepted to the Victoria School District. Since getting on the TOC list I have been working at various schools and starting to get to know teachers around the district. Last year, I was finally awarded a Head Coaching job with the Victoria Mariner Baseball Association as well. I have been coaching with the Mariner’s as an assistant coach for years, and it was a great privilege to be asked to the coach the brand new Victoria Mariners Bantam Prep team. I believe the lessons I learned throughout my time at U Vic played a major role in the teacher and coach that I have become. I recommend that you take everything you can from your U VIc experience and utilize your experiences everywhere you can. As of fall 2017, I am teaching full time at Vic High.
Matt Phillips
2016, Class 2015-16, P![](https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/bedpe/wp-content/uploads/sites/890/2016/10/Matt-Phillips-.jpg)