Parrish attended Southwestern Community College, where he ran track and field and graduated with his AA degree in 2015. Since then, he has been navigating fatherhood with his 4 children. In 2023, his 3rd daughter was born prematurely and unfortunately passed away a month later due to her heart condition. Her story inspired him to start working with children. He currently works during the school year as a Special Education Associate, helping a wide variety of children—from behavioral to dynamic—navigate through their school days. His dream is to have his own track team to help troubled youth find a positive outlet in their day-to-day lives. In his free time, he likes to watch basketball games and track meets, spend time with his fiancé and kids at the park, and go on nature walks with their Lab and American Bulldog.