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Husband | Girl Dad | PRESIDENT at St. Pius X Catholic High School. Former Head 🏀 Coach 2011-2024 and now Special Asst. 8x Region Champ. #mtxe

Atlanta, GA
Joined November 2010
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Aaron Parr
2 years
If you’re scared to coach your best player hard you have no chance.
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3 years
#TBT . 2/25/20. One year ago today. I miss this! We have the best student section in the state!
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5 years
My car broke down at McEachern after I picked up our unis for @NCAAGeorgia today. Denmark coach offered and gave me a ride to our game at Marietta tonight right before he’s about to play us. A great example of servant leadership. Denmark you have a classy one in @TylerWhitlock10
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Aaron Parr
2 years
After college graduation I went to a well known private school in Atlanta and gave my resume to the AD. He proceeded to laugh and tell me I had no chance at a position there with no experience. As I start a new leadership role this year, I am reminded to treat ALL with respect.
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Aaron Parr
2 years
As the final day of GHSA basketball is here, I believe the basketball coaches and GHSA should come together and talk about how we can make the “final four” a special experience. One location, reps to take care of teams, post game press conferences, etc. Let’s make it happen!
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Aaron Parr
6 years
If you want to be a head high school coach you better have no ego. In one week I will do the following every day: -practice gear laundry -mop gym floor -empty and clean water bottles No G.A.s, managers don’t live on campus, some assts have other full time jobs. Gotta love it!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
If a kid plays a grind of a varsity basketball schedule, then AAU travel, then summer ball, is a fall league really what is best for the kids? Never been a fan of fall leagues. We will not do them. Instead we will lift weights and work on skills in 4 man workouts. Too many games!
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Aaron Parr
4 years
I have to give a shout out to my wife! 8 months pregnant, continues to go to work at Piedmont Hospital every day and help others during this Pandemic. Basketball “issues” don’t even compare. MVP!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
We beat a great team tonight in Marist. @WarEaglesBball . Such an amazing rivalry. I have been a part of this rivalry since I was 5 years old and have best friends that went to Marist. It is the best rivalry in the state. Atmosphere was unreal tonight! On to the Elite Eight!
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1 year
I love the fact that the HS football state championships will be back at the Benz. That is the right move by the GHSA. Now, it is time to fix basketball. We’re not asking for State Farm Arena. Georgia State University is all we need. It is time to leave Macon. #MakeTheMove
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6 years
When I watch Asia Durr have nights like tonight, I think back to when she was in HS and there would be a home football game going on and she would be in the gym, by herself, getting shots up at 9pm on a Friday night while others socialized. Good to see it’s paying off @A_Hooper25
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Players: Lifting weights does not mess up your shot. Not getting shooting reps up daily messes up your shot.
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4 years
My man @BuckyBasketball in his first season as D1 head coach beats Belmont AT Belmont. No one goes to Belmont and wins. He is doing it not by x and o’s but by changing the CULTURE and creating BELIEF. Hey college ADs...High school dudes can coach.
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Aaron Parr
4 months
I love St. Pius X Basketball. Now, it is time for me to focus on being the President of the school and a great husband and father. It was a heckuva 13 year ride and I gave it all I had. GO LIONS! #MTXE
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St. Pius X Boys Basketball
4 months
FROM COACH PARR: Dear St. Pius X Family, I have some news to share with you today. I want you to know that I am stepping down as the head boys’ basketball coach at St. Pius X. I met with our team after school today to share the news with them.
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Welcome Avery Shawn Parr! We are feeling blessed. I am now a Girl Dad x2
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6 years
I LOVE MY TEAM AND PROGRAM. Work hard, unselfish, fearless on the court, play tons of guys, get after it! We lost to a GREAT team tonight in @UpsonLeeSports . But 28-4, school record for wins, another banner. And great kids. Just great kids, man. Love them.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Players: Donte DiVincenzo accepted an off the bench role this year for Villanova. The results? A national championship and he will most likely be a first round pick in the NBA draft. #Selfless gets rewarded!
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4 years
Woke up this morning feeling grateful. An amazing Final Four run, 4th straight region title, 23 wins. However, the best part of this season was watching our young team gel together, fight for their school, and love each other. I am blessed to lead @spxbasketball #Family
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Baseline drift into drive and space. So many great game-like shooting drills you can do. Anyone have one they love?
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Aaron Parr
2 months
Welcome to the world Evangeline Juel Parr. Born on 4/4. I am now a girl dad 3X! 😂 🤦‍♂️
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Aaron Parr
3 years
When admin, teachers, other sport coaches come and support at games I ALWAYS hear our players saying how much they appreciated it. Big culture piece. That stuff matters!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
We came up short tonight against Americus-Sumter, but I am so proud of this team and our 10 seniors. An unprecedented run of over 100 wins, 3 region titles, 2 final fours and state championship appearances. They are GREAT KIDS who love each other, and I love them. #Family
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Aaron Parr
1 year
Best High School basketball atmosphere in the country! I have been a part of the Pius-Marist rivalry since I was 5 years old. It is a special rivalry. Both teams are high level this year. We were fortunate to come away with the win. STUDENTS: I love you guys!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
In HS basketball, you can have a great season but still have to play in a “win or go home” game just to get to state tourney. In that game, grueling weight room sessions, intense preseason practices, and the extra moments a coach spends bonding with players ALL MATTER
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Aaron Parr
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Thoughts on HS summer ball: 1. Skill work, shooting, base man and zone O. 2. Defense is worked on at team camps. Plenty of games to work D, plus there’s a four month season to work D 3. Weight room!!! 4. Fun, bonding, connect
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Aaron Parr
2 years
Wow. What a rivalry game. We defeated Marist tonight 57-47 in a heavy weight fight. Sold out, intense game. I’ve been a part of this rivalry as a fan, player, coach since I was 5 years old. There’s nothing like it. Proud of both teams for their fight tonight. #MTXE
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Aaron Parr
5 years
So far this season our young team has received two bench warnings from officials for standing up and cheering during the game. Never going to get mad at our guys for having too much ENTHUSIASM! Need to get better, but our culture continues...
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Aaron Parr
2 years
Players: don’t get caught up in individual rankings. If you’re good, you’re good! Keep working, have a great attitude, be coachable, don’t have baggage, and let your game and WINNING talk.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Last weekend we welcomed our first child, Emory Rose, into the world. Happy 1st Mother’s Day to my amazing Wife!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Kids changes things, man. Wednesday is the only week night I get to put my daughter to bed during b-ball season. There’s so many sacrifices made with coaches and their families that I never realized until now. Blessed to have an amazing family who supports.
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Aaron Parr
5 years
If you have not played basketball at a high level, you have no idea how hard it is to do what Kyle Guy just did and make all 3. That was so clutch.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
The Atlanta Hawks just did something so not Atlanta. And it was beautiful.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
All love for @StPiusXAtlanta
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Aaron Parr
1 year
High school business managers- we are really sorry that we went over budget in equipment this year. This is the reason why…
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Aaron Parr
6 years
I have been a part of @spxbasketball as a kid growing up, a player in HS, and as a coach for 7 years. That was the loudest and best student section I have ever witnessed.... FINAL FOUR!!!
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Feels good...FEELS GREAT! #FinalFour Best High School basketball game and atmosphere I’ve ever been a part of!
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Aaron Parr
3 years
The best HS basketball atmosphere in the country! Our student section shows out every night and does their job! Love our students and school. #OneFamily
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St. Pius X Boys Basketball
3 years
Amazing crowd was the inspiration we needed tonight. #spxjungle #mkg
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Records DO NOT matter in November. Competition does.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Went out to eat with several of my former players last night who played in state title games, final fours, etc. They still talk about summer sleep away team camp as the best memory. Shows how important team building and relationships are! That’s why I love summer ball.
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Aaron Parr
2 years
Coach McKillop was a tremendous coach but also a great person. My dad passed away while he was recruiting me in HS and he was the only coach who wrote me a handwritten note. I saved it. Congrats on a great career coach!
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Davidson College
2 years
Davidson College Men's Basketball Coach Bob McKillop has announced his retirement this afternoon. McKillop led the program for 33 years and retires as the most successful coach in school history.
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Aaron Parr
5 years
So this happened at our game tonight...first time for everything!!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Love you. Many thought I was crazy for starting a small 9th grade PG. They didn’t know the size of your heart. Now they do. Our relationship will last a lifetime.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
A big step today for Georgia high school basketball. Practice start date moved forward one week! This will allow coaches to implement and teach at a slower rate to better serve players and will allow for more player growth and prevent overwork. Thank you @OfficialGHSA
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Just had a D1 coach go out of his way to tell me that our guy Riley Costas is an “energy giver”. Man, what a compliment! That kid was the last player put on our team last year. Now he’s becoming a future college player. 0 entitlement in our program
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Every high school coach would be ejected from the game in the first quarter if they went at the officials the way these college coaches do.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
He hired me at age 23 with 0 years of experience to be the head coach at St. Pius X. I am forever grateful for his belief and confidence in me.
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ESPX, the Golden Lion Sports Network.
6 years
Congrats to former St. Pius Athletic Director, Mr. Mark Kelly on being one of four inductees into the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame! Here is Score Atlanta's Article on his great career:
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Aaron Parr
4 years
It’s amazing what you can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit. This team is in the ELITE EIGHT! We will play 30-0 Americus-Sumter at home next week for a trip to the final four. Game day TBD.
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Aaron Parr
5 years
So proud of how hard this guy has worked! Waitlisted at GT with a 1490 SAT and legacy family. Stayed persistent, kept faith, didn’t give up. Eventually got accepted and now on the basketball team! Proud of you! @niko_broadway
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Aaron Parr
2 years
Maybe toughest loss I’ve had in my career tonight. Foul trouble hurt us. @spxbasketball is my family and I couldn’t be more proud to represent our school. To my seniors: I love you guys so much! All with us for 6+ years. You left a heckuva legacy.
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Aaron Parr
2 years
2023 combo forward Spencer Elliott is on an unofficial visit at Illinois this weekend. @spxbasketball @AtlAllStars_ @Spencer3lliott_
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Aaron Parr
3 months
At my 5 year olds soccer game this morning. I will do 3 things: 1. Cheer for my kid when she’s playing 2. Cheer for the other kids 3. Thank the coaches for their investment after the game That’s it!! That is all parents should do.
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Each year, I kick off summer with our father/son camp. As someone who lost my dad at a younger age, I want to create a lasting memory for these kids. It’s gratifying to see the dads give back to their sons and love their sons at camp. I leave the gym feeling energized!
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Aaron Parr
7 years
Words can't describe how proud I am of our team. @spxbasketball thank you giving it everything you had. Love you guys. #MTXE
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Just finished a great game at Lithonia. We won 48-44. The only loser in this game were the fans, who were unable to be in attendance. Both teams played like winners! We win the region championship for the 5th straight year!! Love my guys and program!
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8 months
The Parr family is excited about basketball season. Go Lions!
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Aaron Parr
3 years
I heard Nick Saban say he has been a part of a “team” for 60 years since he was 9, and the reason he’s still going strong at 69 is because he loves everything about being part of a team. Nothing better than TEAM! If you know, you know.
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Aaron Parr
4 years
My HS coach, @Coach_Carroll , came to watch me coach tonight for the first time. It’s been 14 years since I played for this man, and we still have a great relationship. He taught me so much b-ball, but way more about servant leadership. I’m a better man because of him.
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2 years
I love this program! Region champs for the 6th straight year. Our guys were locked in tonight. And @EamonnKenah is pretty good. Region POY in my book.
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Georgia we are 21 days away from basketball!
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Aaron Parr
4 years
The Princeton offense is alive and well in basketball! San Fran beats Virginia with it and Richmond uses it to beat Kentucky at Rupp. The spacing and player movement allow skilled players to flourish.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Rockets lose game 3, talk shows say CP3 overrated and Harden tired. Celtics go up 2-0, same shows say Brad Stevens best coach, Cavs tie 2-2, shows say Stevens is overrated. Cowherd, Stephen A, Skip etc just stop!
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Aaron Parr
6 years
GOLDEN LION FAMILY we will see you next Saturday at GEORGIA TECH for the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP We’ve waited 365 days to get back...ONE MORE GAME!
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Aaron Parr
2 years
I have been told there are teams already practicing, taking team pictures, etc. doesn’t surprise me but I thought the GHSA season started October 24??
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Our Principal, twitterless Steve Spellman, still has all 4 final four teams left in his bracket. His final four- Kentucky, Duke, Gonzaga, Villanova. Impressive!
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Aaron Parr
5 years
It would be nice if high school coaches focused on developing the players at their school instead of attending travel games and actively recruiting other schools’ players. Think about how good you could get your own guys if you spent your free time investing in them!
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Aaron Parr
1 year
Region Champions for the 7th straight year. Proud of the boys for their grit and resiliency tonight. Can't wait for the next 7! #MTXE
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Tomorrow night will be a fun but also tough night for me as a coach as it is our senior night. This group of 10 seniors believe in each other and have taken our program places no one thought we could go. Love these guys.
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Aaron Parr
6 months
Merry Christmas from the Parr’s. Looking forward to baby #3 !
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Tell your players you love them every single day.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
My 13th Father’s Day without my Dad but my first as a Dad to a beautiful girl who shares my fathers name. Happy Father’s Day to all dads and prayers for those who no longer have theirs.
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Aaron Parr
1 year
Our season came to an end last night with a 54-53 loss to Etowah. I had so much fun coaching these boys. Another 20+ win season, region title, elite 8. More importantly, we learned to love and care about each other. I love these PIUS kids like my own. #ProudCoach
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Congratulations to Everett Lane, 2018 St. Pius X Male Athlete of the Year!!
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Huge congrats to @StPiusXAtlanta C/O 2014 Nick Harris and the College of Charleston on a huge OT championship win to advance to the NCAA tournament for the 1st time since 1999!! Proud of you Nick. Welcome to the dance! @Thecollege23
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Proud of senior Niko Broadway for winning the Emory Parr Memorial Award. This program award, named after my father in 2006, is given to a player who shows courage and perseverance. Niko is very deserving! He will attend GT in the fall.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Best practice ever! Stanley is back with us! #Family
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Aaron Parr
5 years
This is how excited St. Pius X students were for the first day of school today!
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Aaron Parr
3 years
RIP to one of the all-time greats in GA basketball history. Ron Bell, legendary coach at Marist. He was as good of a coach as I have ever seen and his teams played hard and played for each other. Coach Bell, you will be missed. God bless you and your family.
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Aaron Parr
1 year
Rising senior Liam Mullins had surgery today to repair the torn ACL he sustained this spring. Liam’s goal is to play college ball. This is a setback. But, Liam’s determination is 2nd to none! I look forward to watching his journey to come back stronger! We’re behind you Liam!
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Aaron Parr
2 years
Your 22-23 St. Pius X Golden Lions. America’s favorite high school basketball team.
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Aaron Parr
5 years
The shot clock today made the game so much more fun for players/fans and more strategy for the coaches! Thank you @HawksNaismith for a great event as usual and for making history with the first use of shot clock in GA
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Aaron Parr
1 year
Happy Monday from the best looking court in Georgia!
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Brookes is very modest so I won’t be. He signed a letter of intent and received a FULL athletic scholarship to play college b-ball at an amazing University, Rollins College, in Winter Park, FL. Such a hard worker, unselfish, and fearless player. I am so proud of you Brookes! MTXE
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Brookes Kahlert
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‘25💙💛
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Good morning! Gym built in 1975. Not many places better than the Mark Kelly Gymnasium.
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Players: Fans or no fans, cherish every single game you play this year. Every time you get to step on the court and compete with your teammates and coaches is a blessing.
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Aaron Parr
4 years
During this down time we are getting ready for U3 travel soccer tryouts. #grinddontstop
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Aaron Parr
6 years
B4 practice today our staff will head to the funeral of JV Coach Pittman’s Mother. She was in St. Pius X first graduating class in 1959 and a huge b-ball fan. Please pray for coach’s family on this difficult day for them.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Two types of people: those who are humble, and those who are about to be.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
It’s Christmas Eve and all is quiet in the Mark Kelly Gymnasium. Blessed to work at the best Catholic school in America!
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Aaron Parr
2 years
State championships should be here.
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Trent Markwith
2 years
At Georgia State’s new Convocation Center tonight for their exhibition against Morehouse. Really nice facility. Jonas Hayes’ 1st official game leading the Panthers is next Monday against Coastal Georgia.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Athletes- grades are so important! If you put in the work with your grades and rigor, it will allow more schools to be able to recruit you. Higher grades = more doors open.
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Aaron Parr
1 year
If you have played St. Pius in the last 20 years, you know about our #1 fan, Mr. Scott. He is a big reason for the energy and atmosphere in our gym. He represents the FUN in HS sports. Today, he stopped by practice to say hey to our team.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Educators deserve a great summer! Thank you to all teachers for your leadership this school year!
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Aaron Parr
3 years
Can’t wait to find out who really wants to be a part of our program this week! Shooting, skill development, basketball IQ, 1v1 play and defending, weight room. Some may call it “old school” but it excites me! Old fashioned hard work at St. Pius! No shortcuts.
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Aaron Parr
6 years
I firmly believe that the best coaches are also great TEACHERS in the classroom. If you’re teaching just so you can coach, education profession isn’t for you. Kids deserve passionate ppl!
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Win, lose, or draw, there is not a better atmosphere in HS basketball than Pius Marist. Tonight didn’t disappoint. Both teams played fearlessly. Both crowds going crazy for 32 minutes. Proud of our guys. Best of luck to @MaristBooster
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Aaron Parr
4 years
Sometimes you have to breakout into Outkast for the school fine arts assembly #BigBoi #favoriterapper #ICantRap
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Aaron Parr
5 years
Coaches- Great player still available. True PG. Shooting 40% from 3pt this season (best of career). Currently has 90 wins as a starting PG. hope coaches take WINNERS into account. It’s what matters most.
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HoopSeen Georgia
5 years
St. Pius X (GA) SR PG Matt Gonzalo broke the school's all-time assist record last week. Which schools are in hot pursuit of the floor general? UPDATE:
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3 months
I am excited for Coach Cloyd. He started working with me in 2013 and was a loyal and hard working assistant. It is hard to get a head coaching opportunity and Will deserves this. I can’t wait to see you continue our long standing tradition of excellence at @StPiusXAtlanta !
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St. Pius X Boys Basketball
3 months
Welcome to Will Cloyd. Our new head boys basketball coach! Coach Cloyd has been an assistant with Coach Parr for 11 straight seasons and he is ready to continue our tradition, style of play, and culture. Give him a follow! @CoachCloyd #MTXE
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Aaron Parr
6 years
Crazy stat: In our 5 state tournament games, our PG Matthew Gonzalo had 30 assists and only 5 TOs. That is just absurd. College coaches you may want to check him out this Spring.
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Aaron Parr
3 years
I screwed up. I allowed myself to get excited in the 7th inning tonight. Just can’t do that as an ATL sports fan. I have to be better.
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