Parker Ramsdell

Head Swim Coach

Girls Varsity Swim & Dive

This is Parker’s eleventh season serving as the Head Coach for Oakton Swim and Dive. Parker grew up swimming in the Northern Virginia area as a member of the Oakton Otters (NVSL), York Swim Club, and Madison Warhawks. During his swimming career, Parker was a three-time NVSL All-Star champion, six-time Liberty District champion and one-time Northern Region champion, as well as a former Liberty District record-holder in the 100 backstroke. He also helped lead the Warhawks to two Liberty District championships in 2001 and 2002.

In 2007, Parker graduated from The University of Texas, with a Bachelor’s degree in government and economics. After graduating from college, Parker joined Teach For America, and taught 7th and 8th grade social studies and reading in Glendale, Arizona. During this time, he earned a Master’s degree in secondary education from Arizona State University. At the end of this two-year commitment, he returned to Northern Virginia, to pursue a career in government and politics. Previously, he has worked on Capitol Hill for former Congressman Tom Perriello, and as the Northern Virginia Regional Field Director for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign in 2012.

Currently, he works at Brightspot in Reston, as Vice President, People, Mission & Culture, managing human resources and developing projects for a variety of non-profits including Special Olympics, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, The First Tee, and Feherty’s Troops First Foundation.

When he is not working or coaching, he enjoys following all things Texas Longhorns, as well as playing basketball, listening to Bruce Springsteen, and spending time with his son, Tanner, and dog, Morrison.