Washington State Adds Parker Hughes To Staff As Assistant Coach

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam
Washington State has added Parker Hughes to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, the school announced on Wednesday. Hughes fills an open position on the staff after Austin Pillado departed the program to join Pitt as an associate head swim coach.
“From the moment Parker stepped foot on campus I knew we had found the right person,” head coach Russell Whitaker said. “Parker’s alignment with our vision, goals, and core values as a