Phil Blessman
Phil Blessman is the head coach at Culver Academies, IN. He has been coaching high school quizbowl since 2000, serving as the head coach at the Latin School of Chicago (2000-2001), Conserve School (2002-2004) and Culver Academies (2004-present). He has led each of his teams to strong statewide finishes, including a 5th-place Illinois Class A finish with Latin in 2001, two state championships at Conserve School in 2003 and 2004, NAQT Indiana State Championships with Culver in 2005 and 2009, 2nd Place NAQT State finishes with Culver in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and an Indiana State Championship in 2009.
Career coaching record
| Year | School | Games | Wins | Losses | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Latin School of Chicago (IL) | 92 | 71 | 21 | .772 |
| 2002–2003 | Conserve School (WI) | 64 | 51 | 13 | .797 |
| 2003–2004 | Conserve School (WI) | 89 | 71 | 18 | .798 |
| 2004–2005 | Culver Academies (IN) | 70 | 41 | 29 | .586 |
| 2005–2006 | Culver Academies (IN) | 62 | 48 | 14 | .774 |
| 2006–2007 | Culver Academies (IN) | 101 | 70 | 31 | .693 |
| 2007–2008 | Culver Academies (IN) | 115 | 73 | 42 | .635 |
| 2008–2009 | Culver Academies (IN) | 106 | 79 | 27 | .745 |
| Career Totals | 699 | 504 | 195 | .721 |