Joel Cooper

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	Position	Lead
	Delivers	Right-handed
	Born	June 15, 1987, in Pontiac, Mich.
	Hometown	Clarkston, Mich.
	Occupation	Student at Lake Superior College, Duluth, Minn.
	Family	Single
	Year started curling	2001
	Height	5 feet, 9 inches
	Education	Clarkston (Mich.) High School

CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

U.S. National Championships: 2006
U.S. Junior Nationals: 2005 (8th), 2004 (9th)
National College Tournament: 2006 (bronze)
Great Lakes Curling Association Junior Men's Championship: 2005 (champion), 2004 (champion)
Curtis Cup Award for Sportsmanship (Junior Nationals): 2004
Minnesota State Championships: 2006 (runner-up)
Minnesota Junior Playdowns: 2006 (runner-up)

About Joel Cooper:

Curls out of: Duluth Curling Club

Other sports: Track and field (throwing events), baseball, hockey, rugby

Hero: Jack White

Favorite color: Dark green

Curling rival: Anyone who comes in the way of letting me accomplish my goals is my rival.

Favorite CD: Origin of Symmetry by Muse

Favorite movie: "Almost Famous"

Coolest city you've lived in: Duluth, Minn.

Favorite book: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

Favorite TV show: "Gilmore Girls"

Favorite food: Peanut butter and jelly

Favorite actor: Peter Gallagher

Hobbies: Music -- guitar, cello

Dream job: "I aspire to be involved in the music and entertainment business. Whether it is managing, producing, or being an entertainer myself; as long as I am involved I will be happy."

Curling start: "I got started in curling after seeing it on CBC for years. Finally my curiosity led me to the club."

What he enjoys most about curling: "What I enjoy most about curling is how friendly everyone is."