Athletic Lab is one of the premier performance centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. The common denominator across all our members is that they are hard-working and goal-oriented.

Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. For the month of February we’ve selected Dylan Cooper. Dylan is a member of the Athletic Lab Track Club. He recently won a heptathlon at Liberty University. His mark qualified him for the USA Track & Field Indoor Track & Field National Championships and at the time of the event was ranked 5th in the world. The Athletic Lab Track Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the group and support the efforts of Dylan and other members of the team you can donate at the link above.

You can read about previous members of the month here.

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Name: Dylan Cooper

What city were you born in? La Crosse, Wisconsin

What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I am a volunteer assistant track coach at UNC with the Jumps and Multis. I also coach youth track and field athletes.

What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Favorite – Cleans; Least Favorite – Turkish Get-ups

What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? In 2020, I set the D3 National Record in the Heptathlon and won D3 National Field Athlete of the Year.

What motivates you in your training? I am motivated by how far I’ve come since beginning the decathlon and I train to maximize my potential. Also, to set an example that it doesn’t matter where you come from, if you have the discipline to put in all the work required you can become whatever you set your mind to.