THE OFFICIAL SITE OF
Tomball Memorial High School Athletics

Sam Parker is an accomplished coach with a background in education and a specialization in history and English. He attended the University of North Texas (UNT), where he played as a tight end for the Mean Green football team. Alongside his studies, Parker began his coaching career at UNT, serving as a graduate assistant and coaching quarterbacks for three years. He completed his master's degree in Education Administration.

After his time at UNT, Parker worked as a teacher and football coach at Pflugerville Hendrickson High School and Ennis High School. From 2008 to 2010, he held the position of Offensive Coordinator at John Tyler High School. Later, he served as the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Spring High School for seven years. Throughout his coaching career, Parker has guided his teams to multiple playoff seasons.

Currently, Sam Parker is in his seventh season as the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach at Tomball Memorial High School. Under his leadership, the Wildcats have achieved significant success. They have made three consecutive playoff appearances, with their first appearance resulting in a district championship in 2019. Additionally, that year they secured their first playoff victory in the school's history. In 2020, the Wildcats continued their impressive performance with an 11-1 record, winning the district championship, bi-district championship, and area championship.

Outside of his professional life, Coach Parker is married to Dara, and they have a daughter named Elly.