Phillip Henry George

Also known as "Phil"

25 January 195122 July 2024

Phillip Henry George. 25 January 1951 - 21 July 2024. Proud son of Ina and Matilda George, Atiu and Rarotonga. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, Koro, brother and uncle. Revered and respected coach, mentor and teacher to hundreds of students, teachers, and volleyball and rugby players.

Game, set, and match Mr George.

You are invited to a celebration of Mr George's life at 1pm on Thursday 25 July at Western Heights High School hall.

Funeral service held at Western Heights High School

Tributes

Mr Georges approach and coaching style was second to none. I considered his training methods equivalent to that of the Kung Fu masters of the Shaolin Temple. Methodical and in fine detail. But also with a philosophy based around instilling core values and character building. Other than hos famous words "face Ngongotaha" I remember him giving us volleyballers a hard word, stating "If you play like sh*t, then your life is sh*t" That one stuck with me in a good way. Fly High Mr George

Geoff Teka

Love you Sir

Grant simpkins

Thanks Mr George. We honour you. We Remember you and LOVE YOU. Thanks for taking care of all us young men and making us feel like we were your very own. We salute you! God Bless You Sir ❤️✝️🙏🏽

Mat Stokes

Phil made Western Heights a powerhouse of high school volleyball and he will always be remembered for his unbeaten 5 grade A rugby team. I played in his team one season and it was an incredible learning journey about discipline hard work and team work. Thank you Mr George you are a legend. Kia Kaha George family

Raymond Bragg

condolences to the george family , RIP 🙏 PHILLIP FROM MARGARET HOLGATE

Margaret holgate

Great teacher. If you were growled by him 99.99% chance you deserved it. Scary as a 3rd former but soon got to know his ways and how to take him. Left the school with lots of respect for him and his passion for sports and us as kids. Moe mai koe Mr George. Okioki atu ki wō tūpuna, ki a rātau kai tua.

Jimmy Grey
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