Cooper Burns

Make the guy next to you have his best day

Personal Details

Home town:: Altona
Occupation / Area of Study / Work:: Hospitality
Hero / Most Admired Athlete:: Craig Marais
Date of birth:: 6 March 2002

Sporting Details

Positions played:

Striker

Home Club:

Altona Hockey Club

Coach:

Jay Stacy

Sporting Highlights:

2025, Kookaburras debut

2024, Hockey One League, Premiers with Hockey Club Melbourne (HCM)

Junior World Cup

Competing in Europe against Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland and winning the tournament

Cooper in the News

Burras on Track to Challenge Title at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup

November 10, 2023

A 20-player Burras (Australian Under 21 Men’s Hockey) team brimming with talent has been selected for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 being held in Kuala Lumpur from 5-16 December. Four VIS athletes are named in the team with VIS hockey coach leading the side.

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