Cooper Olson

Cooper Olson has a diverse work experience in the sports industry. Cooper started their career as a Boy's Basketball Team Captain at Mounds Park Academy in 2014, where they demonstrated leadership skills. Cooper then transitioned to the University of St. Thomas, where they played basketball from 2016 to 2018. During this time, they also served as a Men's Basketball Student-Assistant Coach, gaining valuable coaching experience.

Olson further expanded their sports industry knowledge by working at Minnesota Heat Basketball as a Basketball Coach from 2017 to 2018 and as a Game Day Staff Member at Minnesota United FC from 2017 to 2018. Cooper then joined Minnesota United FC as a Changeover Supervisor from 2019 to 2020, showcasing their organizational and management skills.

In 2020, Olson took on the role of a Team Administration Fellow at Sporting Kansas City, where they gained valuable experience in team operations. Cooper later joined Prep Network as an Event Operations Coordinator, responsible for managing events and ensuring their smooth execution.

Currently, Olson holds the position of Partnerships Manager at Prep Network, where they are responsible for activating partners and overseeing the coverage and coordination of various sports tournaments and showcases across the country.

Overall, Cooper Olson has accumulated a range of skills and experience in event management, coaching, team administration, and partnerships within the sports industry.

Cooper Olson obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Economics, from the University of St. Thomas. Cooper completed their studies in this field from 2016 to 2019.