Greg Cooper is the owner of Cooper Performance Coaching. He specializes in guiding individuals to elevate their performance to the highest level—whether in business, sport, or personal growth.

Greg is also the Lead Instructor at Kodokwai Judo Club in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His goal is to grow the sport of Judo in Edmonton at all levels, from first timers to experienced judoka.

He is currently a second-degree black belt in Judo and is in the lifelong pursuit of excellence personally, professionally and physically. 


Greg Cooper

The Best Version of Yourself vs. Being the Best Ep 39
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The ‪@ThePerformancePortfolio‬ Podcast with Coop & Coop
Where high performance meets financial empowerment.

In this episode, Greg Cooper and Cooper Allen unpack the difference between chasing the best version of yourself and chasing being the best. One is about growth, standards, and alignment with your values. The other is often about comparison, status, and external validation.

Coop & Coop talk about how the pressure to be the best can create burnout, insecurity, and a constant need to prove yourself, while focusing on your best version keeps you grounded, consistent, and focused on what you can control. They explore how this mindset shift impacts performance in sport, business, and everyday life.

This one is a reminder that you do not need to be better than everyone else to be successful. You just need to be better than you were yesterday, and keep moving in the right direction.

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Greg Cooper

The Nuances of Performance Ep 34
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The Performance Portfolio Podcast with Coop & Coop
Where high performance meets financial empowerment.

In this episode, Greg Cooper and Cooper Allen dig into the nuances of performance across sport, business, and everyday life. They break down why high performance is never just about effort or outcomes — it’s about process, environment, recovery, decision-making, and the standards you hold yourself to when nobody is watching.

Coop & Coop explore how the same principles show up whether you’re competing on the field, leading a team, or trying to stay consistent in day-to-day life. The conversation makes one thing clear: performance is not one-size-fits-all, and the details matter if you want results that last.
This one is about seeing performance more clearly — not as a single moment, but as a series of habits, choices, and adjustments that compound over time.

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2 months ago | [YT] | 1

Greg Cooper

Continuing the Conversation on Men’s Mental Health Ep 33 ‪@ThePerformancePortfolio‬
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The Performance Portfolio Podcast with Coop & Coop
Where high performance meets financial empowerment.

In this episode, Greg Cooper and Cooper Allen continue the conversation around men’s mental health, focusing on the pressure men feel to stay silent, stay strong, and keep moving even when they’re struggling. They talk about why stigma still keeps too many men from opening up and why honest conversations are among the simplest ways to help break that pattern.

Coop & Coop dig into the role friends, family, and communities can play in supporting the men in their lives — not by fixing everything, but by checking in, listening without judgment, and normalizing speaking up before things get heavy. MenTELL and other Canadian mental health groups emphasize that connection, conversation, and reaching out early can help men feel less alone and more supported.

This one is a reminder that strength and vulnerability are not opposites. Sometimes the most important thing a man can do is say what’s real and let someone in.

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Watch Now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dgCK_EF5RW8

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

Greg Cooper

Give the gift of real presence 🎁

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

Greg Cooper

Great conversation joining Ryan on the Spare Bedroom Studios Podcast! We talk about performance coaching, judo, and mindset! Check it out and let me know what your biggest takeaways are!

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