After 11 years and 295 victories, Sheridan College’s Head Lady Generals Volleyball coach and this year’s Wyoming Community College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, Todd Cooper, has made the decision to resign his post at SC effective June 30. 

“Coach Cooper will be greatly missed by his players, colleagues and friends,” SC Athletic Director Joel Davidson said. “Todd was very loyal to Sheridan College – whether it was in the classroom or on the floor. He was always willing to step up and help the school out & for that he will be missed. He was very successful on the floor here, but where he was most successful was – with the relationships he has formed with his players.  He is still very close to his former players and that speaks volumes to his character.”

No stranger to the Golden Dome, Cooper has had the unique opportunity to be a part of the lives of the many outstanding athletes who’ve come and gone, which is something he said he’ll never forget.

“What I’ve enjoyed most about coaching at Sheridan College is the relationships I’ve developed with the student athletes,” he said. “Over the years I’ve received calls, cards and letters from former players who inform me of their successes in their personal or professional lives. It’s fulfilling to me to know that I may have had a part in that success.”

Although Cooper is unsure as to what the future holds for him, he said he is looking forward to facing new challenges in the future.

“Coaching has been a great opportunity for me,” he said. “I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunities I’ve had in the coaching profession, but it comes to a certain point when a person is ready to face new and different challenges. And that’s where I am right now.”

He continued: “I’ve been very fortunate to be in a profession that I’ve loved and have been very passionate about for many years. I have accomplished many goals throughout my coaching career.”

Cooper attributes his success to the many great athletes he’s coached over the years, as well as the many quality assistant coaches he’s worked with.

The Sheridan Community was also instrumental in the overall success of the program.

“I could not have obtained the success I’ve had at SC without the support of the administration, staff, faculty, students,” Cooper said. “The Sheridan community was also a big supporter of our athletic program. We’ve had a tremendous set of host families through my years here who made a huge difference in what the athletes did here.”

“In the end, when I look back at my career at Sheridan College I feel blessed to have lived my dream.”

Davidson said the process to find Cooper’s replacement will begin immediately.

For more information, contact Davidson at 674-6446, ext. 4000.

 Sidebar Information:
The Many Successes of Lady Generals Volleyball Coach, Todd Cooper:
2007 WCCAC Coach of the Year
2005 District 1 Coach of the Year
1999 Region IX Coach of the Year
1999 District 6 Coach of the Year
1997 WCAC Coach of the Year
1997 District 13 Coach of the Year
National placings 4th, 7th, 13th
Coached five All-Americans
2 conference championships
3 regional championships
Record 295-220