Lance Parker

Lance Parker was born on August 19, 1985, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he was raised near a lake and wooded area, fostering an early love for the outdoors. His athletic journey began at age four with soccer, quickly expanding to various sports. By age 12, he dedicated his focus to soccer, aspiring to become an elite player in his home state. He attended Putnam City North High School, where he was an all-district performer in soccer during his sophomore year. As a junior, he earned all-conference and all-district honors, contributing to a conference championship and state semifinals appearance. During his senior year, he was selected for Oklahoma’s All-State Boys’ Soccer Team and was a Gatorade All-America nominee. Parker excelled academically, graduating from Putnam City North with a 4.0 GPA. He continued his education at Missouri State University with a full scholarship, consistently making the Dean’s List and graduating Cum Laude with a B.S. in General Business in 2007. He was also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the honor fraternity Phi Eta Sigma, serving as captain of MSU’s men’s soccer team for two years.

Parker’s professional soccer career began after college, where he was selected for the MLS team Chivas USA, playing with them for two years. He then moved to Miami FC for a year before joining FC Edmonton in Canada, where he played for three years. Alongside his soccer career, Parker entered the modeling industry after being approached by an executive. He quickly built a successful portfolio, gracing the covers of five magazines and appearing in publications such as Vogue Hommes, GQ, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and Ocean Drive. He also partnered with brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Babies “R” Us, Baileys & Giordano, and Puma. After retiring from professional soccer in 2016 due to various injuries, Parker diversified his career, obtaining certifications as a nutrition coach and personal trainer. He subsequently launched his health-coaching business, Parker Peak Performance, to help athletes optimize their performance.

In addition to his coaching and successful modeling career with RED Model Management in New York City, Parker has landed fragrance campaigns with Oscar de la Renta and Nautica. He is also pursuing an acting career, represented by Abrams Artist Agency in New York City. His diverse interests include dancing, riding a unicycle, juggling, and performing magic, as well as outdoor activities such as backpacking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.