Professional: Coach Cooper has been the Physical Education teacher at Carlinville Middle School since 2004. Alan grew up and graduated from Chenoa High School, he then earned his associate's degree from Heartland Community College and then graduated from Eastern Illinois University in December of 2003 with a bachelor's degree. Coach Cooper has coached MS track(3 years), MS Basketball(7 years), and HS Football(19 years) and was the assistant(3yrs) and head Boys Basketball coach for 9 seasons winning a Regional Title in 2014. Coach Cooper loves seeing students and athletes grow and loves helping them develop a lifelong love for physical activity knowing he is devoloping strong, productive citizens. Most recently Coach Cooper led the transformation of the old weight room into a fresh new facility. Students and athletes will utilize this space to grow and develop.

Personal: Coach Cooper married his wife Amanda in 2006 and together they are raising Cameron and Callie. Coaching football only now, Coach Cooper spends his free time with friends and family and as many days on the lake in the summer as he can. Coach Cooper also enjoys completing his own and helping others with home projects. Hard work is never something that Coach Cooper shy's away from.