Monday, April 14, 2025

Muskegon Community College is proud to announce that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jason Cooper has been named Coach of the Year for the Western Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) for the 2024-2025 season.

The honor follows an outstanding season by the Jayhawks, who posted a 23-6 overall record, went 15-1 at home, and finished 12-2 in conference play. The team made a strong playoff run, reaching the Great Lakes District A Semifinal.

“Winning Coach of the Year is very special to me,” said Cooper, (right.) “Our team this year battled through a lot of adversity; from injuries to illness, this group of exceptional athletes faced the challenge head-on, continued to push forward, and defied the odds. I am so very proud of their perseverance and dedication.”

With a .793 winning percentage over 29 games, the Jayhawks didn’t just win, they dominated. Notable victories include a 100-46 win over Alpena Community College, a 100-48 rout of North Central Michigan, and an 82-74 hard fought victory against Montcalm Community College.

Cooper credits his squad this year for fully embracing the team’s motto, “PULL” Together – an acronym that stands for “Patience, Understanding, Loyalty, and Love” – values he instills in his players to live out both on and off the court.

“This accomplishment would not have happened without my players’ tenacious work ethic, the support of President Selmon, and all who root for MCC athletics,” he said.

Now in his seventh year at Muskegon Community College and his 17th overall as a basketball coach, Cooper is slowly building a legacy. As a former Academic and Athletic All-American student-athlete himself, he holds a collegiate coaching record of 400 wins, averaging 24 wins per season and a 77% winning percentage.

“Coach Cooper has made all of us incredibly proud,” said Muskegon Community College President Dr. John Selmon. “His leadership, character, and unwavering commitment to his players have created a culture of excellence that reflects the very best of MCC. We are beyond lucky to have him. Congratulations, Mr. Coach of the Year, and go Jayhawks.”