Christopher Newport University

2012 - Junior - Appeared in 18 games as a forward during his third season in Newport News…Scored his first goal of the year after unloading four shots against St. Mary’s (Md.) on Sept. 26…Found the back of the net again at Sewanee on Oct. 14…Also added an assist during a 6-0 victory over LaGrange on Oct. 20.

2011 - Sophomore - Played in 14 games...Scored goals against 23rd ranked York College (P.A.) and Vassar...Tallied an assist against Greensboro.

2010 - Freshman - Played in nine games...Had a goal and an assist in the Ferrum game...Selected to the USA South Academic All-Conference team.

At Blacksburg - Three-time state champion…Leading scorer and led team in points his junior and senior seasons…Named to the All-District and All-Region squad…Played soccer for five years for head coach Shelley Blumenthal, winning district and regional championships all four years...Also reached state-semifinals all four years, including the three state championships…Scored 28 goals and had 15 assists for 71 total points.

Personal - Jackson Louis Cooper was born November 15, 1991 in Blacksburg, Va…Son of Robin and Lee Cooper…Has a twin brother, Sam…Uncle Mike Cahill played for the Chicago Fire...Favorite sports personality is Lionel Messi...Dream vacation would be to attend the World Cup...Favorite movie is "Anchorman"…Majoring in Business with a double Minor in Spanish and International Business.