Phillip is a PhD candidate and previously completed a BSc (Hons) and MSc in sports science at Teesside University. His PhD research supervised by Dr Nicolas Berger and Professor Greg Atkinson examines optimising training intensity distribution and periodisation in cyclists. He also works as a laboratory technician at Durham University and coaches the performance cycling squad there. He is currently completing the BASES supervised experience program, supervised by Dr Christopher Hurst.

Phillip's research interests broadly incorporate the areas surrounding endurance sports performance and training load in team sports.