BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott football assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Todd Parsons has resigned from his position with the Gulls to accept the head coaching position at Curry College, effective immediately.

"Todd has been a valuable asset to our program over the last three years, both on and off the field. His contributions to the program, staff, and student-athletes have been impactful and tremendous," said Endicott football head coach Paul McGonagle. "I'd like to personally thank Todd for his time and dedication over the past three years and wish him the best of luck. Todd has earned this opportunity through many years of hard work and dedication to his profession."

Parsons greatly influenced the program's return to championship form over his three-plus years (2019-22) on staff. During that span, Endicott produced a 17-5 overall record (.773), an 11-2 mark in conference (.846), and hoisted two championships trophies.

"I want to thank everyone in the Endicott community for a memorable three years. I especially want to thank Dr. Wylie and head coach Paul McGonagle for giving me the opportunity to join the Endicott Athletics department and the football program. My time here with them, the other coaches, and the student-athletes helped prepare me, more than anything, to be able to take this step in my career," said Parsons. "I'm extremely excited to be joining the Curry Athletics department and look forward to building the same kind of relationships that I have at Endicott with several members of the Curry community, coaches, and student-athletes."

In 2019, as the team's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, the Gulls captured their first-ever New England Bowl title with a 52-10 win over Dean College at home on November 23. 

Endicott, who went 9-2 overall and 6-1 in league play that season, ranked first among all Commonwealth Coast Football (CCC Football) schools in points per game (41.5), total points (457), red zone offense (.860), and team passing efficiency (162.13).

Nationally, the Gulls were positioned No. 32 in third down conversion percentage (.459), No. 21 in red zone offense, No. 23 in team passing efficiency, and No. 53 in total offense (4,561 yards/No. 2 in league).

Parsons' efforts were rewarded with a promotion to assistant head coach/offensive coordinator at the end of the season.

His leadership proved to be more important than ever only a few months later as the program navigated through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic together. 

As a staff, Endicott's coaches remained connected with all members of the team throughout the entire year in a variety of ways including team meetings, individual meetings, and check-ins over Zoom and FaceTime, among other creative methods.

Despite the many obstacles, Parsons and the rest of the staff recruited and retained more than 95 student-athletes through the 2020 and 2021 calendar years who helped the Gulls capture their first-ever CCC Football championship this past fall.

The 2021 season (8-1 overall/5-1 league) featured marquee wins over St. Lawrence (27-14), WPI (28-21), and conference rival Western New England (45-21) before culminating in the Gulls' 37-3 championship-clinching victory over Nichols on November 13.

Endicott also hosted its first NCAA Tournament home game in program history on November 20 against No. 18/20 nationally ranked RPI, but, ultimately fell to the Engineers, 20-14 in the matchup (third NCAA Tournament appearance overall).

Overall on the season, the Gulls ranked second in the conference in points (301) and third in points per game (27.4). In games against league opponents, Endicott was second in points per game (28.8).

Parsons' other accolades include coaching Joe Kalosky (Plymouth, Conn.) to Co-Offensive Player of the Year and All-Conference First Team accolades in 2019.

His offensive schemes also aided Shane Aylward (Tewksbury, Mass.) in being named the league's Offensive Rookie of the Year and an All-Conference First Team selection in 2021 behind the play of All-League Second Team quarterback Mike Ingraffia (Kings Park, N.Y.).

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Prior to arriving at Endicott, Parsons was the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at NCAA Division II Bentley University for the 2018 season.

His previous coaching stops include Brown University (Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach, 2014-17), Assumption College (Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach, 2013-14), Salve Regina University (Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator, 2010-13), and McDaniel College (Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks/Running Backs, 2007-2010).

Parsons is a 2007 graduate and Hall of Famer of Averett University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Wellness with a minor in Coaching. 

As a quarterback for the Cougars, Parsons was a two-time All-Conference selection, an Academic All-Conference honoree, and a captain of the program. 

Parsons, who guided Averett to a conference championship in 2006, still ranks first overall in career passing touchdowns (42), second in passing yards (4,662), and most touchdowns responsible for in a career (46), and third in passing efficiency (129.5).

Following his time at Averett, Parsons went on to complete his Masters of Science in Sports Administration from McDaniel College from 2007-08. 

Parsons has been an American Coaches Football Association (AFCA) member since 2007 and most recently spoke at the 2018 AFCA Convention. 

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