KINGSVILLE- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) has announced that Scott Parr will become the head coach of the institution’s storied football program effective immediately.
Parr joins the program as head football coach after serving as Co-Offensive Coordinator at Louisiana Tech University since 2022. Prior to that, Parr led the Navarro College (Texas) Bulldog football program as head coach from 2019-2021. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs were South West Junior College Football Conference Champions in 2019, the same year Parr was named SWJCFC Coach of the Year. That year, the program ranked 6th nationally in points, 1st nationally in yards, and 1st nationally in passing. The program continued to rank nationally in 2020 and 2021.
“Coach Parr is an outstanding leader who possesses the values that align with the mission of Javelina Athletics and our University,” said TAMUK President Dr. Robert Vela. “He will be a coach who is all in for our program and our student-athletes, and that ensures we can continue to honor the great tradition of Javelina Football.”
Parr replaces former head coach Michael Salinas, who was named Executive Director of Javelina Athletics in November. Salinas said Parr’s record for developing leaders on and off the field will immediately impact the program.
“He is a proven winner and a dynamic leader,” Salinas said. “Coach Parr understands the rich tradition of Javelina Football, and I believe he will work tirelessly to help us take the next step. We feel he is exactly what we need, and I am excited about the future of our program. We are thrilled to welcome Coach Parr, his wife Kyla, and his family to Javelina Nation.”
Parr’s 26-year coaching career includes serving as Offensive Coordinator at Eastern Illinois, Senior Offensive Analyst at Texas Tech, and Offensive Coordinator at West Texas A&M. Parr has also worked with programs at Tarleton State, Baylor University, and Sam Houston State.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be the Head Coach at Texas A&M University- Kingsville,” Parr said. “I have tremendous respect for the history and tradition of Texas A&M University- Kingsville Football. This is the opportune time to be a part of the Javelina family. My family and I are filled with gratitude and look forward to impacting the university, the community, and alumni base to advance the mission of President Dr. Robert Vela and Executive Director of Athletics Michael Salinas. We look forward to winning on and off the field. Go Javelinas!”
Javelina Athletics will officially welcome Parr to campus at a press conference on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at McCulley Hall.
About Javelina Football
The Javelina football program has won seven national championships, 34 Conference Championships and qualified for the NCAA/NAIA Playoffs 27 times. The program has produced 48 NFL draft picks, including eight first-round picks. Three former Javelinas, Gene Upshaw (1987), Darrell Green (2008), and John Randle (2010), have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
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