Chris has been involved with Gateshead Storm for 8 years. He is first team head coach and is also in charge of the under 16’s. The club has won the League Leaders Shield, been Grand Final Champions, won the Selby Cup and won the North East Cup at open age and under 15’s under his charge. Parker has also captained the Maltese National Rugby League Team to a 2nd place finish in the European Championship C competition.

Parker commented “I’m really surprised to have picked up the award. I’d like to thank everyone that voted for me and thanks goes to Rob Jones for nominating me."