California State University, Fullerton

CAREER ACCOLADES
2023 ACWPC All-Academic 

SOPHOMORE (2024)
Scored 11 goals...Drew 17 exclusions...Also tallied 9 steals and 5 field blocks

FRESHMAN (2023)
Posted a .369 shooting percentage…Scored 24 goals…Grabbed five assists…Recorded seven steals and two field blocks. 

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Aliso Niguel High School (2023)…First-ever water polo league champions for Aliso Niguel…Named to the All-League First Team…All-League Second Team (junior year)…Varsity Most Improved Award recipient…Defensive MVP (senior year)…All-CIF Third Team… Was on the water polo and swim team all four years…Honor Roll (four years)… Esprit de Wolverine award (junior year).

PERSONAL
Born in Laguna Hills to Aaron and Andrea Cooney…Has two younger sisters…Chose CSF to be involved in an inaugural season…Pursuing a degree in business administration because his father inspired him to pursue a similar career path…Desires to co-own a successful company and help the world…Has played water polo for 11 years…Models his game after Orange County Water Polo Club coach, Rex Sample…Enjoys the outdoors, beach, playing spikeball and collecting vinyl…Assisted in running charity events and camps for Lions Heart and the Crossline Food Drive that helped those struggling during the pandemic…Favorites include: tacos/burgers (food), Dénes Varga/Viktor Nagy (athletes), Predator, Top Gun, Original Star Wars Trilogy (movies)…Alice in Chains, Pink Floyd (artists), Woolet (place to play), Lord of the Rings (book) and In-n-Out (restaurant).