Coaches

Steve Parker

Year Inducted: 1993

Category: Coaches

Schools / Organizations:

(Peru) Washington Junior High School

Biography:

At the time of his induction, Steve Parker had just completed his 20th season as the boys’ basketball coach at Washington Junior High School in Peru.  Parker has contributed greatly to the success of the LaSalle-Peru High School basketball success by teaching his players the fundamentals necessary to compete in a first-class basketball program.  In addition, he has contributed to the LP success by scouting future opponents for the Cavaliers. 

Steve’s teams produced a 319-160 record at Washington.  This record includes 6 Starved Rock Conference Championships, 4 Starved Rock Conference Tournament titles along with 2 Illini Conference Tournament titles.  Parker has coached 6 IESA Class AA Regional Champions, 4 IESA Sectional Champions and made 1 apperance in the IESA Elite Eight.  Steve was named IBCA District Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1990.