Parland Named Head Wrestling Coach

Darlington, SC- Trinity Collegiate School is proud to announce the hiring of Robert Parland as the next Head Wrestling Coach of the Titans wrestling program.

 

A respected collegiate coach and accomplished former wrestler, Parland brings an outstanding combination of coaching experience, competitive success, and a passion for developing student-athletes. Having served as a head coach, assistant coach, and standout collegiate wrestler, he has built a reputation for cultivating championship-level competitors while emphasizing academic achievement, leadership, and character.

 

Most recently, Parland served as Head Wrestling Coach at Coker University, where he led the Cobras through three seasons of growth and competitive success. During his tenure, he coached multiple nationally ranked wrestlers, NCAA Division II National Tournament qualifiers, and NCAA Super Regional placewinners while building a culture centered on accountability, discipline, and excellence. Among his accomplishments, Stephen Spitko earned a No. 6 national ranking by Open Mat and a No. 13 ranking in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) polls. Corey Gallivan and Omar Armengol each advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championships after earning third-place finishes at the NCAA Division II Super Regional Championships, while Noah Korenoski was a two-time NCAA Division II Super Regional fifth-place finisher.

 

Prior to returning to Coker as head coach, Parland served as the Head Coach for both the men's and women's wrestling programs at St. Andrews University. Before that, he spent three seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Coker University, where he helped guide the Cobras to a Top 25 national ranking in 2020. During his time on staff, Coker produced six NCAA national qualifiers, five All-Conference selections, one NCAA Super Region II Champion, and seven National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-Americans while posting a 3.65 team grade point average.

 

As a student-athlete, Parland competed for Coker from 2013-2017 and finished his career ranked third in program history with 51 career victories. His 22-win season during the 2014-15 campaign remains tied for seventh on Coker's all-time single-season wins list.

 

Parland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with a minor in Business Administration and a Master of Science in College Athletic Administration from Coker University.

 

Parland's proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop student-athletes, combined with his collegiate coaching experience and strong ties to the Hartsville community, made him the ideal choice to lead the Titans wrestling program. His commitment to building meaningful relationships and fostering a culture of excellence aligns seamlessly with Trinity Collegiate's mission of developing the whole student-athlete.

 

Director of Athletics Roy L. "Coach Bogie" Boggess expressed his excitement about welcoming Coach Parland to the Trinity family.

 

"From the moment I met Robert, it was evident that he embodies everything we want our coaches to represent. He is a teacher, a mentor, and a proven developer of young people. His collegiate coaching experience, his success developing nationally ranked wrestlers and NCAA qualifiers, and his commitment to building relationships make him an exceptional fit for Trinity Collegiate. More importantly, Robert is a man of tremendous character whose values align with our mission of developing student-athletes who excel not only in competition but also in the classroom and in life. We are excited about the future of Titan Wrestling and are confident that Coach Parland will build a program our students, families, alumni, and community will be proud to support."

 

Coach Parland will immediately begin working with Trinity's student-athletes while preparing for the upcoming season and continuing to grow participation in the wrestling program. His vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence position Titan Wrestling for an exciting future, and Trinity Collegiate is proud to welcome Robert Parland as the next leader of the Titans wrestling program.