By Cooper Chadwick
Last year, Maize High’s Cooper Shaw averaged 12.8 saves a game, earning him first team all-league goalkeeper. This season, Shaw is leading his team as captain and anchoring their defense from the goal line.
“An exceptional athlete and an even better teammate, Cooper leads with intensity, composure and unmatched vision. His ability to read the field and anticipate plays sets him apart, and his quick reflexes and strong hands make him a dominant presence in the air and in one-on-one situations. Known for his leadership and consistency…Whether it’s making the impossible save or rallying the team from the back, Cooper Shaw is the kind of player every team wants and the kind of leader every team needs,” head coach Brett Womack said.
This being Shaw’s senior year, he has put in a ton of work this offseason, he has high hopes for the outcome of this season.
I have been keeping consistent visits to our field at Maize with my friends and getting work there. Also staying in shape by going to our summer conditioning camps at our high school,” Shaw said. “Some things I would like to work on would be my side volleys and keeping my drop kicks lower as it is a little hard for my teammates to get a good touch on. Some ways I worked on that in the offseason was getting comfortable and consistent with the kicks. Also working on my accuracy.”
