Phil in the Frame

When my son moved up to high school sports, my years coaching his football and lacrosse teams came to an end, and I was left with a big void. I missed being around the athletes, and I couldn't picture myself sitting in the stands.

I'd always loved photography, so I picked up a camera and found my way back to the sideline, right next to the boys and the action I missed. That was six years ago. What started with my son's teams has grown to cover every high school sport I can get to, and it has kept going long after my own kids graduated.

I live in Colorado and shoot mostly there, and when my day job takes me to Texas, the camera comes along. I also shoot for MaxPreps.

I love the challenge of capturing a great sports image: the timing, the light, the split second that tells the whole story. But what truly drives me is the appreciation from athletes and their families when they see a moment they'll have forever.

Giving back matters to me, so I donate my time to Green Mountain High School and provide my photos to its teams free of charge.