Coach McDowell is a Charlotte Latin alumnus and former standout athlete who earned three All-State honors in track and field and set two school records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays during his time as a Latin varsity runner. He currently coaches varsity track and field as well as middle school cross country, bringing experience from previous coaching roles in youth tennis and recreational basketball. Parker holds a degree from Texas Christian University and works as a Digital Marketing Associate at PMA Nonprofit Leadership Consulting.