Cooper Allen '26 Recruiting Profile

Hello my name is Cooper Allen. I am a sophomore at STEM School Highlands Ranch (Class 2026). I take part in both Cross Country and Track and Field. I have always loved the idea of running, even in my younger years as a kid. I started with “Fun Runs” with my Mom and a running club in Elementary school. I like to run because it boosts my mood and energy, helps me focus, and pushes my body and mind. I believe I get better at running every single time I run. 

Outside of running, I work at a Retirement Facility as a server. I started working at the age of 14 and have been working for more than one year. My other hobbies include camping or hiking with my family and playing guitar. The type of music I like to play is 70s-90s. 

Inside school, I work hard and always want to find a way to challenge myself. I have maintained good grades and a high GPA(3.7). I am currently in one AP class, too, which I really enjoy. Other classes I like in school are Engineering, Math, and Physical Education. 

When I entered high school, I aspired to one day run at the college level. I knew this would require taking the sport seriously. My Freshman year in Track, I made the Varsity team and won the Rookie of the Year award. Entering my sophomore year, I also made Varsity team and won a couple awards at meets. I hope to one day attend a college that will not only help push myself to an even greater level of running but also make me a better rounded person in other aspects of life in the future during and after college.