Daniel Parker was promoted to head athletic trainer in August 2020, after previously serving as the assistant athletic trainer at Thomas University since fall 2012.
During his tenure at Thomas University, Parker helped establish TU as a clinical site for Valdosta State University’s athletic training education program. In his role as the clinical education coordinator in this program, the 2021-22 SUN Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year coordinated the weekly schedules, skill assessments and evaluations of the VSU staff while providing instruction and direction to students in their clinical practices.
Prior to joining Thomas University, Parker served as a graduate assistant at Valdosta State from August 2010 to May 2012. Parker split his time between the Blazers’ football, women’s basketball and cheerleading programs.
During his undergraduate years, Parker served as a student athletic trainer at Florida State University. He worked with the football team (2007-2008), baseball team (2008-2009), and men’s and women’s track and field program (Fall 2009).
A native of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Parker earned an associate of arts degree from Okaloosa Walton College, a bachelor’s of science in athletic training from Florida State University, and a master’s of education in higher education leadership from Valdosta State University.
Parker is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Southeastern Athletic Training Association (SEATA) and Georgia Athletic Training Association (GATA). He is licensed by the Georgia Board of Athletics Trainers and is certified by the NATA and the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. At TU Parker also teaches courses in sports management as well as coaching theories and methods.
