Calhoun High School, Hopkins County High School, Madisonville High School
1960-1998
Don Parson’s impact on the game over his 38-year coaching career is historic. He was an All-State player at Lily High School in Laurel County and played for legendary Coach Ed Diddle at Western Kentucky University. Upon graduation, he chose coaching as a career, and over the next 38 years, his teams won 706 games, including seven regional titles. Coach Parson’s 1984 Madisonville High School team recorded a 32-2 record, losing to eventual state champion Logan County by two points. His coaching record ranks number 11 on the Kentucky all-time list for winningest coaches.