Bio

Hunter Parrish enters his first season as Head Men's Volleyball Coach at Graceland University in 2026-27.

Parrish arrives in Lamoni after serving as an Assistant Volleyball Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Polk State College, where he played an integral role in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, player development, scouting, match preparation, academic oversight, and team operations. During his tenure, Polk State doubled its match and set wins, earned recognition as the institution's 2026 Team of the Year, and placed nine student-athletes on the All-Academic Team.

Prior to Polk State, Parrish built an extensive coaching résumé at IMG Academy, Winter Park Volleyball Club, Top Select Volleyball Academy, Lyman High School, Seminole High School, and the University of Central Florida, working with athletes from the youth, club, high school, collegiate, and elite camp levels. Throughout his career, he has emphasized technical skill development, accountability, leadership, and student-athlete mentorship while helping numerous athletes advance to the collegiate level.
In addition to his volleyball coaching experience, Parrish brings a strong background in strength and conditioning, designing year-round performance programs focused on power, agility, injury prevention, mobility, and long-term athletic development. His experience integrating performance training with volleyball instruction provides a comprehensive approach to developing student-athletes.

As Head Men's Volleyball Coach, Parrish oversees all aspects of the Graceland Men's Volleyball program, including recruiting, player development, practice planning, competition preparation, and program leadership. His coaching philosophy centers on building meaningful relationships, developing high-character student-athletes, and creating a championship culture rooted in accountability, hard work, and daily improvement.

Parrish earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida and holds certifications through USA Volleyball (USAV), AAU, StrongFirst Level 1, Original Strength Level 1, and CPR/AED.