Charles Cooper graduated from ACS in 1994. While at ACS he earned a varsity letter in 5 sports and won the schools first individual state championship in track. After running track at Middle Tennessee State , he graduated with a degree in sociology from Augusta State University. Coach Cooper went on to get his Masters in History from Troy University. During his time with the Lions he has been a part of 2 football state championships (05,12). He is the head coach for the track program and the Director of Student Services. Charles is married to Jessica and they have a daughter named Kennedy, aka "Mini Cooper" who is in 8th grade at ACS. They attend the Sanctuary Church in Evans.