Cooper

Cooper is a multisport athlete with passion for both soccer and baseball. He is a great teammate with compassion for all levels of skill.

Placed 19th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Cooper in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

I love the competitive atmosphere and being able to show my growth in front of family and friends. The time I have with my teammates is something I will Never get back and I enjoy every moment.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Shohei Ohtani! Ronaldo has played so long and kept his body always ready to go while Shohei doesn’t have to trash talk or gloat to prove his worth and importance to his team.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

I have work countless hours hitting with my dad and former MLB player Devin Mann to finally hit my first over the fence home run in a tournament game! The happiness inside me was so amazing to feel and felt like I was Flying around the bases.

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.