Jenny Parker
PROGRAM COACH
Bio
Jenny Parker is from DesPlaines, Il and has over twenty years of playing and coaching experience. Jenny attended Francis Marion University (DII) in SC where she played volleyball for 4 years. As a player, she set eight Peach Belt Athletic Conference records and earned several accolades including being named to the All-Conference Team 3 times during her playing years. In 2008, Jenny was inducted into the Francis Marion University Hall of Fame.
After working as an assistant coach at North Park University (DIII), Jenny returned to Francis Marion as a graduate assistant for the volleyball program where the team won their conference and had an appearance at the NCAA tournament. As an assistant, she gained valuable experience with recruiting players into college programs and has guided players through the recruiting process. Jenny has also routinely worked with the summer volleyball programs at several colleges and universities around the country.
In Georgia, Jenny continued to play on a USAV traveling team and earned a position on a semi-pro volleyball team. She also developed a new program as the head varsity volleyball coach at the opening of Peachtree Ridge High School. In only three years after kickstarting the program, she led the team to an appearance in the state playoffs. She also coached club volleyball in Georgia.
When she is not on the court, Jenny works as a high school counselor and enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.