Todd Parker is in his fifth season as the Men’s Soccer Coach at Ripon College.  He is also serving Ripon College as Associate Director of the renowned Ethical Leadership Program.

Parker brings a wealth of experience to his position with the Red Hawks. He holds the National "C" License from the National Coaching School of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Along with his USSF certifications he holds an “Advanced Regional” Diploma with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).  Parker is also certified to coach the goalkeeping position at a high level with “Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2” Diplomas from the NSCAA.  As a staff member for “Athletes in Action,” Todd is an approved coach for soccer clinics world-wide as part of a Christian outreach through Campus Crusade for Christ.  With soccer his mission field, Coach Parker has visited Greece, Poland, and Northern Ireland as he helps youth throughout the world develop into strong players and better people.  Last summer Parker organized an international soccer ministry that brought a soccer team of UEFA ‘A’ licensed coaches from Northern Ireland and England to work with youth in the Ripon, Oshkosh and Wauwatosa areas of Wisconsin.  Now with Todd’s help, the Wauwatosa Soccer Club has developed a new “Athletes in Action” soccer ministry which aims to build family; strong kids that grow in faith serve with commitment to establish character.

"Ripon College is a good school, and its soccer program is prime for a successful turnaround," Parker said. "Every single day the Ripon College men’s soccer team commits itself to being better. We have high expectations and an unwavering commitment to excellence."

Parker serves as coach and counselor for international soccer camps from Holland called "Winning Mood." More information on those camps can be found at www.winningmood.com.

Parker also has a rich history in the field of Sports Psychology as former staff for the world-renown Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  At the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine and Exercise Development Center, Parker studied sports injury and helped counsel student athletes as they strive to master the mental side of the game with the target to reach their peak in performance.

Parker received his bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in sport from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn., where he played NCAA Division III soccer. 

Assistant Coach Price Ward