Chargers Coach Phillips Talks Leadership, Legacy and the Road Ahead for the 2025 Chargers
August 7, 2025
The Bath County Chargers football team is coming off one of the most memorable seasons in recent history—an 11–1 record that brought the Pioneer District Championship back to Carl F. Williams Field. But with eight seniors graduated and several key positions up for grabs, the 2025 Chargers football season brings new challenges and unanswered questions.
In his third interview with Allegheny Mountain Radio, head coach Jake Phillips joins us to reflect on the journey—from a state championship-winning quarterback at Bath County High School to his career at William & Mary football, where he played under the legendary Coach Jimmy Laycock and became part of a coaching tree that includes Hall of Famers and NFL legends like Marv Levy, Lou Holtz, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
We talk about what it means to walk down the hill—not just as a player, but now as the man leading the Chargers into their next chapter. Coach Phillips shares what he’s seen in early football camp, who’s stepping into leadership roles, and what Charger football fans can expect from this year’s team.
Story By
