University of Minnesota Morris Athletics

Mike Cooling was named the Director of Athletic Communications at the University of Minnesota Morris in the summer of 2025.

Prior to joining Minnesota Morris, Cooling spent two years at Northland College as the school's first sole Director of Athletic Communications (DAC). He oversaw press releases, social media, graphic design, the athletic podcast, live stats, and more.

He began his career at Bemidji State University as an Athletic Media Relations Assistant.

Cooling earned a degree in Sport Management with a minor in Mathematics from Bemidji State University.