Fifteen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus recently booked his position in the 800m final at USATF Nationals. He took under 1:50 the previous season, two meets earlier. His father coaches him at present. The father coaches at Nebraska-Kearney while coaching his son at meets in New York recently. Lutkenhaus stays calm in races even with the jump up ranks. Scouts currently watch his reliable times and quiet focus as he pursues higher tracks.