Cooper Hendrick is one of the many important players on the Trinity football team and is a key contributor. The ECHO sat down with him to learn more about him, and to see who he really is, and what the future holds for him.

ECHO: Who was your biggest influence that got you into football?

Hendrick: “My biggest influence was my older brother, who was a player on the team, and I always looked up to him. He won two state championships, and after seeing the winning he did, I wanted to lace up the cleats, and always worked hard through good times and bad.”

Why did you choose Trinity?

Hendrick: “I came to Trinity because my brother and cousin went here, I shadowed here with my cousin, I loved it here, so it’s where I decided to go.”

What is your favorite memory on the team?

Hendrick: “My favorite memory here was probably winning state my junior year, and beating X my junior year, really showed that the hard work and dedication paid off.”

“When did you first play football?”

Hendrick: “First time I played was kindergarten for the J-Town Bulldogs, played quarterback and I just loved it.”

“Where do you plan to go for college next year?”

Hendrick: “I plan to go to UK, live the frat life, and major in political science”

“Lastly, any advice for underclassmen?

Hendrick: “Just make the most of your time here, get involved and the four years are going to fly by.”

Good luck to Cooper Hendrick and the Trinity Shamrocks as they start the playoff season!