Gage Cooper

About Gage Cooper

I am currently a graduate student at the Virginia Commonwealth University in their sport leadership program. I attended the University of Central Missouri and obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in sport management and a minor in business administration. While attending the University of Central Missouri, I had many unique experiences including an internship with Sporting Kansas City’s satellite facilities, being an assistant aquatic supervisor and swim coach at the Clinton Aquatic Center, a Physical Education Teacher at Davis R-12, and being an assistant varsity soccer coach at Warrensburg High School in Missouri. Before UCM I was a college soccer player playing in England with i2i Football Academy and in Pennsylvania with Seton Hill University (D2). I have multiple experiences with soccer including playing, training, coaching, and working in operations. I am currently an assistant athletic director and soccer coach at Saint Bridget Catholic School in Richmond, Virginia.

Experience

1. Assistant Athletic Director

   Saint Bridget Catholic School

   Aug 2024 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   Planned, supervised, and attended all athletic events, ensuring smooth execution and high participation• Raised as the primary point of contact for the annual athletic fundraiser, enhancing funding for sports programs• Led the establishment of a new baseball team at the school, including securing a practice facility, scheduling games, and recruiting coaching staff• Organized and managed an outside league for soccer, flag football, and basketball for 1st to 4th graders, facilitating youth engagement in sports• Coordinated with schools to reschedule games and secured referees, ensuring a seamless athletic experience• Provided support to coaching staff and stepped in as acting coach when needed, fostering team development• Supplied coaches with necessary equipment, medical supplies, and uniforms at the start of the season, and ensured proper return of all items at season\'s end• Maintained an updated inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms, coordinating purchases for new and replacement supplies as needed• Developed a comprehensive and detailed budget for the athletic program, optimizing financial management

Education

• University of Central Missouri

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2022 — 2024

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Master's of Sport Leadership

  2024 — 2025