Cooper jones

1. Competitive
2. Determined
3. Focused
4. Passionate
5. Hard Working

1. Ambitious
2. Extroverted
3. Organized
4. Responsible
5. Driven

As a captain, I have always worked well with others. I’m positive, respectful, supportive and I always try my hardest to make the people around me feel motivated. Leadership has always come naturally to me, I’ve learned how different
people like to be approached and I work towards achieving my goals while pushing my teammates to do the same. I’m passionate on the court and I love celebrating my team success. While I am passionate, I don’t let mistakes, the scoreboard or my emotions affect my play and my team, no matter the circumstances I am able to remain level headed.

Summer 2021, I was chosen as one of the 30 volleyball players to be a part of Team
Ontario Red Indoor. This accomplishment was very important to me as it showed that my hard work had paid off and gave me the chance to train with the province best coaches and athletes. In 2019, at Canada’s most recent National Championship my team won gold. It was a huge victory for our team as we had faced challenges throughout the year and it showed us that we were capable of overcoming adversity.

Involving myself in activities outside of volleyball is very important to me. I’ve been a part of extra-curriculars such as Athletic Council, Link Crew, basketball, tennis and figure skating. Participating in these activities broadens my experience in
overcoming challenges, forming relationships and increasing responsibility. These activities coupled with my athletic experience have allowed me to naturally adopt leadership roles and be comfortable motivating groups of people. All of these activities have helped shape me into who I am today . Without these activities I do not feel I would be the athlete or person I am now.

Outside of sports my primary interests are cooking and spending time with friends
and family. Growing up, I would often cook with my grandmother and my dad which left me with a lot of fond memories. I now find cooking very relaxing and my favourite way to relieve stress. I am a very outgoing person who enjoys social interaction, which is why I love to spend quality time with people. I am also an avid reader and I enjoy kayaking.

Who are your role models and why? 

My role models are my mum and dad. Both of them have always worked their hardest to give me and my siblings everything we need and to make my volleyball possible. Both of my parents are athletes and have always pushed me to pursue
what makes me happy. They have helped me become who I am as an athlete and person and I am grateful for everything they have done for me.

Some of my academic highlights include being an honor roll student in both grade 9 and 10 as well as receiving the Physical Education Award for my high school. I was very proud of myself and happy to see my hard work yield results.

 What program would you like to attend in school?

I would like to pursue Dietetics

In University I envision myself to be very involved in the community and an organized student athlete.  I plan on continuing to grow as a person and an athlete and will alwyas strive to do the best I can.  I will continue to challenge myself academiclly and athletically in order to achieve my goals