Phil Parker (born March 13, 1963) is the defensive coordinator for the Iowa Hawkeyes. A native of Lorain, Ohio, Parker was a first team all-Big Ten defensive back at Michigan State.

Phil Parker, who served as defensive backs coach at the University of Iowa for 13 seasons, is in his 14th season as defensive coordinator. He returned to coaching Iowa’s defensive secondary in 2013 as well.

Oct 5, 2024 · Phil Parker has been the Hawkeyes’ defensive coordinator since 2012, but he was hired in 1999 as part of Ferentz’s first coaching staff. Originally coaching defensive backs for 13 years in Iowa, the DC earned his promotion following the retirement of Norm Parker.

Dec 5, 2023 · LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named winner of the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football. The Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation presented the award during a …

Dec 5, 2023 · Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker on Tuesday beat out four highly-accomplished offensive coordinators to be named the 2023 winner of the Frank Broyles Award, given to the top assistant coach in college football.

Jan 16, 2024 · Iowa has given defensive coordinator Phil Parker, winner of the Frank Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant, a $500,000 raise to $1.9 million, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz announced...

Dec 5, 2023 · Phil Parker has been Iowa’s defensive coordinator since 2012 and its defensive backs coach since 1999. The Hawkeyes are currently ranked No. 5 in total defense in FBS, yielding 274.8 yards per game, and No. 4 in scoring defense, giving up 13.2 points per game.

Nov 20, 2023 · IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa defensive coordinator and secondary coach Phil Parker has been named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, it was announced Monday by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation. The Broyles Award is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

Dec 5, 2023 · IOWA CITY — Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker is the 2023 recipient of the Broyles Award, which recognizes the best assistant coach in college football. Parker is the first Iowa coach...

Nov 21, 2022 · Parker is in his 24th season on the Iowa coaching staff, serving his 11th season as defensive coordinator. He also coaches the defensive secondary. He is the longest tenured defensive coordinator...