Chris Parker
@chris_parker222
Asst Superintendent. Educational Leader. Former Head Football Coach & Athletic Director. @ParkerResources Consulting, Books, Podcasts. @929theGame HS Show.
18 tips to make practices better Football practice is starting all over the country. It’s an exciting time of year as every team is undefeated! The teams that are still excited late in the season will be effective and efficient in their practices. Here are 18 practical tips to…
Spend the morning at @AtlantaFalcons training camp for @929TheGame with @samcrenshaw23 and @getcastwithgreg. Saw practice and thousands of fans. Optimism for this team is really high and the team looked sharp!




I can’t tell you all enough how much @chris_parker222 resources have helped me tremendously in my first month and a half as the AD here. I highly recommend you to check out everything he has out there!
Athletic Directors: You can make your own, but make sure you have some kind of checklist to ensure you get everything done pre- and post-season this fall. Here is an example of the checklist we used "back in the day". Maybe it can help someone out today.
Athletic Directors: You can make your own, but make sure you have some kind of checklist to ensure you get everything done pre- and post-season this fall. Here is an example of the checklist we used "back in the day". Maybe it can help someone out today.

Football practice is starting. Watch out for "somebody". He will steal pads, cleats, etc. Then in games people will yell for you to block "somebody" even though we never found him when the pads came up missing...
The @ParkerResources Daily Planner is a great resources to help you get organized. It has 365 pages with tasks list, Daily Reflection, & tips/resources linked. See more or order here: - Hard Copy a.co/d/fntHngy - Digital parkerresources.org/calendars
Great resource from @chris_parker222 @ParkerResources Must have in preparing for the upcoming season
Have some accountability system within your scheme. Doesn't have to be any big punishments, just Golden Rules & clear expectations. Here is an example of Offensive Accountability plan for football, but this would work with any sport. Maybe it can help you come up with your own.

Great weekend at @GACACoaches leadership summit. Grateful for the opportunity to give back. @OfficialGHSA was there, some superintendents, district ADs, and many other great speakers, great fellowship, and a great organization.


Chris Parker, Asst. Superintendent of Pickens County inspired us all with his speech on effective organizing and planning! Emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and maintaining open lines of communication is the backbone of successful leadership. Coaches 🆚 Overdoses
Intentional planning is critical to success. Here is a gratitude and recognition tracker you can use as a leader to help you get organized, to show your team you care, and build better relationships. Maybe it can help someone out today.

New Episode: talk with Tony Kunczewski, Head Coach @BerryFootball - check it out! @BCCoachK podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/par…
Coaches all sports: If possible come to @GACACoaches leadership summit Sat/Sun. Coaches ask me what to do to get better & network is #1 answer. FREE & includes @OfficialGHSA staff, Supts, current/former ADs, HC, more. Great platform! Again, Free + access to some of the best + me

Great man and great coach. RIP Coach 🙏
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Coach T. McFerrin. Georgia’s greatest high school football coach was about far more than just winning games. The life lessons he taught will live on through the thousands of people who had the privilege of knowing and…
Winner is @sousafootball ! Congrats! DM me your address and I will mail you the book.
**Giveaway** Giving away a copy my book, "100 Football Situations". Situations every coach should know! To enter, just be following and RT/like this post. Draw 1 winner Tuesday. Click the link to see more or order the book amazon.com/100-Football-S……
**Giveaway** Giving away a copy my book, "100 Football Situations". Situations every coach should know! To enter, just be following and RT/like this post. Draw 1 winner Tuesday. Click the link to see more or order the book amazon.com/100-Football-S……




Successful leaders: 1. Set the vision 2. Set the tone 3. Build Relationships 4. Effectively communicate 5. Organize 6. Invest 7. Reflect 8. Adapt 9. Take Responsibility 10. Do all the above even when it's not going their way...
Picked 2 winners since we had such a good response... @coach_lozano and @CoachFoster_06 - DM me your email address and I will send over. Congrats!
**Giveaway** Giving away Athletic Director documents. Whether you are a current or aspiring AD, you can use these for ideas or to get more organized. Will draw 1 winner that is following and RT/Likes this post. If you want it now, get it here: parkerresources.org/product/athlet……
The hardest part about leadership is accountability. Everyone wants to be the leader until they must have a difficult conversation.
Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers out there and to those that act as father figures to so many. I hope you are able to reflect on the impact you have as a father today. Enjoy your day!