Rocky Parra has been coaching at Hamilton since 2013.  In his time at Hamilton, he has led the Huskies to back-to-back state championships in 2016 and 2017.  Prior to coaching at Hamilton, Rocky worked with pitchers and hitters at Basha High School and Red Mountain High School.  From 1996-2002, Rocky helped coach at Mountain Pointe High School and won a state championship in 1999.  From 1987-1990, Rocky helped coach at Chaparral High School and won a state championship in 1989.  Rocky’s coaching career started in 1982 when his oldest daughter, Susie, started playing 10u. As far as his own playing career, Rocky started playing college ball at Colorado State University, then Mesa Community College, and then finished his career at NAU in 1970.  He played his last fastpitch tournament at the age of 67.  Rocky enjoys working with softball players of all ages and gives lessons to young pitchers and hitters.  He also spends a lot of time with his family: his wife Bev, his children, and his many grandchildren.