Ascenders' Head Coach Signs Contract Extension Through 2028

IMG Academy Ascenders head coach, Mike Cooley, has signed a contract extension through the 2027-2028 season, the school announced Thursday. Cooley led the Ascenders to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025, posting a 15-7 overall record during that span. The Ascenders compete in the 8A classification, one of the top tiers in Florida high school football. The extension solidifies Cooley's position as the program's leader, allowing him to continue recruiting top talent and competing with the state's elite programs. With the Ascenders' strong finish in recent years, Cooley's contract extension is seen as a vote of confidence in his ability to maintain the program's success.

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