Dr.Darian Parker

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Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He also earned his Master's and Bachelor's degrees from James Madision Univeristy in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Leadership, Athletic Administration and Advanced Coaching. Dr. Parker is also a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. During Dr. Parker’s undergrad at JMU he was a scholarship track and field athlete. Dr. Parker earned all-conference and all east honors while a member of the JMU track and field team.

For the past 8 and a half years Dr. Parker has been with WTS International and currently serves as General Manager for Club Ridges, an upscale private fitness club located within the gates of the exclusive Ridges community in Las Vegas. In addition to this Dr. Parker is the Regional Account Director on the West Coast for WTS assisting in oversight and support of facilities in Nevada, Nebraska, California and Internationally in Malaysia. Prior to working with WTS Dr. Parker worked in both the university and career college setting as an instructor.

Furthermore, Dr. Parker has received such prestigious accolades such as the NAACP Arthur Ashe Award, The Marilyn Crawford Scholarship Award and the VAPHERD Graduate Students Award. Dr. Parker has also been featured on FOX 5 News Las Vegas and the Healthline Today Show. Furthermore, Dr. Parker serves as an advisory board member for the Nevada Chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.