Penny Phillips-Powers

Director of Operations

Syracuse Academy Manager Penny Phillips-Powers brings to the academy an extensive background in management, organization, and customer service along with ten years of experience in Syracuse-area youth clubs.

As the Club Manager for the Syracuse Soccer Academy, Penny handled the in-house league, rostering, scheduling, organization, and registration for the club in conjunction with the treasurer. She has served in positions including team manager, assistant coach and head coach for various clubs in the Syracuse area with a focus on developing U8-U18 players.

Dedicated to the development and advancement of local players, Penny fostered a competitive environment for area players to showcase their talents for college coaches. For four years, Penny has served as the Binghamton College Showcase Coordinator. She is responsible for scheduling, information packets, organizing, and all communications with teams and college coaches to ensure a professional format beneficial to all those involved.

After a successful high school career, Penny was a member of the SUNY Fredonia Women’s Soccer team before transferring to SUNY Oswego to complete her Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Technical Education. Penny holds a USSF National D License and is the mother of Mackenzie (Wells College) and Jackson (Alfred State). Both children learned the game in Syracuse-area soccer clubs, were high school state champions, and continue to play at the college level.