Coach Andre Parker Sr. – Head Football Coach and Program Director, Princeton High School
Coach Andre Parker Sr. was named Head Coach at Princeton High School in March 2021 and has since built one of the most respected and competitive high school football programs in the state. Across his tenure, Coach Parker has compiled an impressive 51–12 record, leading the Vikings to five straight Division I playoff appearances, and securing three consecutive GMC Championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
A proven program architect, Coach Parker is widely recognized for his elite leadership, strategic football mind, and ability to maximize the potential of every player on his roster. His teams are known for their physicality, discipline, and resilience - reflecting his belief that success comes from mastering fundamentals and building a strong brotherhood. Under his direction, Princeton has developed a reputation for being one of the most well-coached, mentally tough, and fundamentally sound programs in Ohio.
His excellence has been acknowledged at every level. Coach Parker has been honored as GMC Coach of the Year in 2023 and 2025, Southwest Ohio Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2025, and Bengals Coach of the Week in both 2021 and 2025. In 2022, he received the prestigious Paul Brown Excellence in Coaching Award, which included a $10,000 donation to support the Princeton football program. That same year, he was named a Don Shula NFL High School Football Coach of the Year nominee, one of the most respected national honors for a high school coach.
While championships and accolades highlight Coach Parker’s competitive excellence, he is equally known for his unwavering commitment to developing young men. His leadership style blends accountability, care, and consistency - creating an environment where players are pushed to grow on and off the field. He prioritizes mentorship, character-building, and life preparation, teaching his players to excel not just on the field. He invests deeply in building character, teaching life lessons, and preparing his athletes to succeed as leaders, husbands, fathers, and productive citizens. His influence extends long beyond Friday nights, with relationships that continue well after his players’ high school careers. Former players often return to credit him for shaping their work ethic, confidence, and maturity long after high school.
With over 20 years of head coaching experience, Coach Parker’s legacy is defined by winning, culture, development, and transformational leadership - a standard that has elevated the entire program and left a lasting mark on every athlete who has worn a uniform under his leadership.
