Career
Phillips was only playing socially with family up until the age of 13 when she then decided she would attend the Victoria State Junior Squadron Lisa Phillips had a successful career in her junior years, landing herself representing Australia in the Junior Transport Tasman Series against New Zealand. Spending 2 years as a member, Phillips was never picked to represent Australia.
Following her success in 2011, Phillips competed in the 2012 Australian Open and made it to the finals to then come runner up to Lynsey Clarke.