Small Battles. Big Results

A lot of athletes talk about “the grind.” Anthony Cooper can point to the exact reps that changed his life.

In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams, we sit down with Jacksonville, North Carolina native Anthony Cooper, a midfielder who built his game from the ground up—starting lacrosse in eighth grade, expanding his skillset at Northside High School, and earning his way to play college lacrosse at Coker University.

His story is about more than highlights—it’s about the small battles most people overlook.

We dive into:
🥍 Starting lacrosse late and catching up through work
🥍 How ground balls and takeaways build real impact
🥍 The mindset shift from sophomore to junior year
🥍 Using football to bring physicality and confidence
🥍 Leading a growing program at Northside High School
🥍 Staying motivated when wins aren’t coming
🥍 College recruiting strategies that actually work
🥍 Why highlight film (especially the first minute) matters most
🥍 Using platforms like FieldLevel and social media to get noticed
🥍 Choosing Coker University and what success looks like now

Anthony’s message is clear: Progress isn’t hype—it’s reps, stacked daily.

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