Cooper Johnston: Injury as Opportunity: Cooper’s Story on Growth Through Adversity

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan
is joined by Cooper Johnston to discuss his journey recovering
from an ACL injury in his knee.


Cooper Johnston’s passion for soccer began at the age of three.
From the outset, his goal was clear: to compete at the highest
level. His journey started with SFC before advancing to Salisbury
United Soccer Club (SUSC) in fourth grade, where his relentless
work ethic began to separate him.
By the time he reached high school, Cooper had earned a spot on
varsity as a freshman and was selected for the prestigious
Olympic Development Program which he played for his freshman and
sophomore years. It was during this period that he met his
trainer Chase Humphrey—an inflection point that really took his
game to the next level.
Following his junior year, Cooper transitioned to Maryland
United. Over two years, he juggled high-level club play with high
school leadership, ultimately captaining the James M. Bennett
High School team to a state championship as a senior.
But Cooper’s story is not just one of triumph it came with many
setbacks and injuries, but one injury stood out over the rest.
After his senior season, he suffered a torn ACL—a devastating
injury just months before stepping into the world of college
soccer. For many, this would have been the end of the road. For
Cooper, it was the beginning of a new chapter. He took a gap
year, bet on himself, and attacked his recovery with the same
intensity he brought to the pitch.
He continued playing with Maryland United ECNL during his
recovery and got recruited by the University of South Carolina’s
Division 1 program, where he has just completed his second
year.
While soccer remained central to his identity, lingering injury
forced Cooper to take time away from sports and turn his focus
toward new ambitions. Now, he is channeling his drive and
discipline into the world of finance, where he has already began
to make a name for himself. Cooper is applying the same
relentless work ethic and leadership that once defined his
athletic career to his pursuit of success in the financial
world.


For more on Cooper be sure to follow
@cooperjohnston11


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