Coop is the definition of a standout student-athlete proving that grit, skill, and determination matter more than size.
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Coop loves that football gives him a place to compete, lead, and grow. Football lets him push past limits, prove doubters wrong, and show that size doesn’t define ability—heart and hustle do. He values the brotherhood with his teammates and the pride of representing his school. For Cooper, football isn’t just a game—it’s a passion, a purpose, and a place where he belongs
Julian Edelman - Ever since I was little I’ve been watching Jules and we grew up similarly and have the same relentless work ethic and I’ve had to overcome the same challenges he did growing up. I have modeled my thinking after him.
I can’t define one specific moment. His whole journey has made me proud. When you ask him what he wants to do when he gets older it’s always, “play in the NFL” and when you ask him what his backup plan is, he said there is not backup, he will play in the NFL. I love his determination to get where he wants to go and he understands the odds and uses that as a driving force.
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