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austin cooper

Surf Club 

Austin catching a wave!

What's your hometown? Laguna Beach, CA

What year are you in school? Sophomore

What is your expected graduation date? 2012

What is your Major/Minor/Emphasis? Communication

What goals do you have after college? To work in the surf industry

What club leadership position do you currently hold? Vice President and captain

How many years have you been playing your sport? 11 years

What do you consider your archrival school in your sport? USC, but we take them everytime...

What is the most difficult challenge of your sport? Trying not to break bones

How/Why did you get involved in the sport? It's just apart of who I am, I am always active and enjoy the ocean and getting shacked.

What is your favorite aspect of the sport? Surfing Jalama and Santa Cruz

What is your all-time favorite moment while playing for Pepperdine? - breaking my arm in two places and still competing

Do you have any advice you’d give to anyone interested in getting started in your sport? Do it!

Would you like to thank someone special for your success? My little bro for keeping me stoked and my mom for giving me rides to the beach and my dog and cat (Trikzy) for always being there for me.