Phil Bannister - Men's Soccer Coach - St. John's University Athletics

Phil Bannister

Title:
Graduate Assistant

Phil Bannister is in his third season with the St. John's men's soccer program.

He served his first two years as a graduate assistant before transitioning to the position of volunteer assistant.

The Wallsend, England, native joined the Red Storm after one season as a graduate assistant with the women's soccer team at Division II Bloomsburg.

Following a standout collegiate career at Loyola, Bannister was drafted by the Colorado Rapids in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. Bannister went on to play for the DC United U-23 team before returning home to England to play semi-professionally for Blyth Spartans AFC. A four-time All-MAAC selection, Bannister was a two-time first team choice and a two-time second team honoree. As a freshman, the forward earned MAAC Rookie of the Year honors and led all Division I freshmen in scoring after totaling 13 goals and seven assists. Bannister finished his career ranked eighth in program-history in goals (40), a mark that included 13 game-winners, tied for first in assists (29) and sixth in points (109).

A Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Finalist as a senior, Bannister was a two-time ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America selection. Bannister, who owns FA Level 1 and FA Level 2 coaching badges, graduated from Loyola with a degree in marketing and is currently pursuing his MBA in finance.