Fresno State Athletics
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Parrish-Finch
1/2/2025 12:40:00 PM | Women's Basketball
We continue our alumni spotlight with Amy Parrish-Finch. The forward from Hanford played two seasons for the Bulldogs from 2004-05 under head coaches Stacy Johnson-Klein and Adrian Wiggins. In her junior season as a Bulldog, Parrish was the FT% leader shooting 69% (98-142). She set a single season record as a junior in rebounding with 214, ranking 9th among juniors in program history.
In her final year as a Bulldog, Parrish saw 17 games scoring twenty or more points. Parrish also added two single season records her senior year in points (467) and rebounds (210), good for 9th and 10th among seniors in program history.
In both seasons at Fresno State she was the scoring and rebounding year-by-year leader. As well as the career average leader in rebounds with 420 (6.78 avg) and scoring with 887 points (14.3 avg) through 62 games. Adding on to her impressive basketball resume, Parrish was named All-Big West First Team two-years in a row ('04, '05).
Q: What is your current profession and where do you work?
Parrish: I am a middle and high school Physical Education teacher and bridal hairstylist.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your current profession?
Parrish: With both professions I enjoy helping people feel their best.
Q: How did your time at Fresno State prepare you for your career and life after college?
Parrish: My time as a student athlete at Fresno State helped prepare me for life after college in many ways. The biggest way was to experience how impactful a teacher/ coach can be when they show they truly care about the growth of each athlete as an individual.
Q:What is your favorite memory as a student-athlete?
Parrish: I do not recall one specific memory that I Â would call my favorite. However, the team bonding activities and memories made on road trips stick with me to this day. Â
Q: What do you miss most about your time at Fresno State and being a student-athlete?
Parrish: I Â miss the built in support system and friendships made as a student athlete. Being Central Valley homegrown, I Â also miss the community support. I Â have experienced a number of different program fan bases but the Valley fans are truly one of a kind.
Q:Looking back at your career, what is one word you'd use to describe it?
Parrish: Memorable
Q: What is the biggest piece of advice you would give to current student-athletes?
Parrish: Try to take this time to get out of your head and truly enjoy each moment. As a student athlete we are asked to wear many hats and that can be overwhelming at times. Just remember you are part of a family and do not be scared to advocate for what you need physically and mentally.
Q: If you could give a message to the Fresno State family, what would it be?
Parrish: Thank you for the amazing memories not only as a student-athlete but also as a coach. Bulldog born, bulldog breed, I'll be a Bulldog until the day that I'm dead! #ValleyPride!
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In her final year as a Bulldog, Parrish saw 17 games scoring twenty or more points. Parrish also added two single season records her senior year in points (467) and rebounds (210), good for 9th and 10th among seniors in program history.
In both seasons at Fresno State she was the scoring and rebounding year-by-year leader. As well as the career average leader in rebounds with 420 (6.78 avg) and scoring with 887 points (14.3 avg) through 62 games. Adding on to her impressive basketball resume, Parrish was named All-Big West First Team two-years in a row ('04, '05).
Q: What is your current profession and where do you work?
Parrish: I am a middle and high school Physical Education teacher and bridal hairstylist.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your current profession?
Parrish: With both professions I enjoy helping people feel their best.
Q: How did your time at Fresno State prepare you for your career and life after college?
Parrish: My time as a student athlete at Fresno State helped prepare me for life after college in many ways. The biggest way was to experience how impactful a teacher/ coach can be when they show they truly care about the growth of each athlete as an individual.
Q:What is your favorite memory as a student-athlete?
Parrish: I do not recall one specific memory that I Â would call my favorite. However, the team bonding activities and memories made on road trips stick with me to this day. Â
Q: What do you miss most about your time at Fresno State and being a student-athlete?
Parrish: I Â miss the built in support system and friendships made as a student athlete. Being Central Valley homegrown, I Â also miss the community support. I Â have experienced a number of different program fan bases but the Valley fans are truly one of a kind.
Q:Looking back at your career, what is one word you'd use to describe it?
Parrish: Memorable
Q: What is the biggest piece of advice you would give to current student-athletes?
Parrish: Try to take this time to get out of your head and truly enjoy each moment. As a student athlete we are asked to wear many hats and that can be overwhelming at times. Just remember you are part of a family and do not be scared to advocate for what you need physically and mentally.
Q: If you could give a message to the Fresno State family, what would it be?
Parrish: Thank you for the amazing memories not only as a student-athlete but also as a coach. Bulldog born, bulldog breed, I'll be a Bulldog until the day that I'm dead! #ValleyPride!
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