Steve Cooke

Steve Cooke currently serves as the Technical Director for the Academy & Youth at Lexington Sporting Club, a role held since July 2025. Prior to this, Cooke was the Head Coach for Atlanta United FC 2 from February 2023 to July 2025. Cooke's extensive experience includes positions such as Academy Director at Seattle Sounders FC, Director of Soccer at Phoenix Rising Football Club, and Head Coach & Technical Director at OKC Energy FC. A notable tenure at Colorado Rapids spanned from January 2010 to November 2017, during which Cooke held multiple roles including First Team Head Coach. Cooke's coaching education includes a Pro Coaching License from USSF and an A Coaching License from both USSF and UEFA, complemented by a Bachelor's degree with honors in Education from Leeds Beckett University.