This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Dr. Alvin Parker, the head coach at Virginia Union. Coach Parker discusses his rare sustainability in the coaching profession and his passion for the AFCA. Coach Alvin Parker recently completed his 5th season as the head coach at Virginia Union. He has over 24 years of coaching experience, all within the competitive CIAA conference. Prior to coaching at Virginia Union, Coach Parker spent 13 years at Elizabeth City State University.  Follow Coach Parker and Virginia Union Football on Social Media!  @APtheballcoach & @VUU_Football  0:36 Introduction  1:15 Growth as HC  3:15 Advice for new experience as HC  5:55 Building a complete staff  10:00 Maintaining longevity  12:25 Making the transition to new job  15:20 What are you doing to maintain focus/motivation  18:05 Finetuning the program and its culture  21:20 Stronger than Pride book  24:00 Inspiration to help the AFCA  27:00 First Convention  30:10 Kickoff for Black College Hall of Fame Classic  32:00 Play411  35:25 Social/Conclusion