Rising Stars: Meet Zerrick Cooper of Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Zerrick Cooper.

Hi Zerrick, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Z6 Performance was created from my lifelong passion for football and developing athletes. After playing the game for more than 20 years and gaining experience at the collegiate level(Clemson/ Jacksonville state) and in professional training camps (Arizona Cardinals, Saskatchewan Roughriders) . I recognized the importance of quality quarterback development and mentorship.
I started Z6 Performance with a mission to help young athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and develop the discipline and leadership needed to succeed both on and off the field. What began as individual quarterback training has grown into a program focused on developing complete athletes through position-specific instruction, performance training, and character development.
Today, Z6 Performance continues to serve youth athletes by providing high-quality coaching, camps, clinics, and mentorship. My vision is to expand the program’s impact, create more opportunities for young athletes, and build a lasting organization that helps the next generation reach their full potential.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road. Like many small businesses, Z6 Performance has faced challenges with building brand awareness, attracting consistent clients, securing training facilities, and balancing business growth with other professional responsibilities. There have also been setbacks that tested my resilience, but each challenge has strengthened my commitment to serving young athletes.
Through perseverance, networking, and consistently delivering quality coaching, I have continued to grow the program. Every obstacle has reinforced my belief that success comes from staying focused on the mission of developing athletes both on and off the field, and those experiences have made Z6 Performance stronger today.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
At Z6 Performance, I specialize in quarterback development, athletic performance training, and mentoring young athletes. My approach goes beyond improving mechanics and football IQ. I focus on building confidence, leadership, discipline, and character that athletes can carry into every aspect of their lives. Through private training, camps, and clinics, I strive to prepare athletes to compete at the highest level while becoming responsible leaders off the field.
My background sets me apart because I bring experience from every level of the game. I have over 20 years of playing experience, including collegiate football and professional training camp experience, giving me firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed. In addition to coaching, my teaching background has strengthened my ability to communicate, motivate, and develop athletes with different learning styles. I understand that every player learns differently, and I tailor my instruction to help each athlete reach their full potential.
What I am most proud of is the impact I have on young people. Seeing athletes grow in confidence, earn opportunities, and develop into leaders is far more rewarding than wins or statistics. My mission has always been to use football as a tool to teach life skills, inspire excellence, and help the next generation succeed both on and off the field. That commitment to athlete development, education, and mentorship is what truly sets Z6 Performance apart.

Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I want people to know that Z6 Performance is about much more than football. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and empower young athletes to become confident leaders on and off the field. Every training session is an opportunity to teach discipline, accountability, perseverance, and the value of hard work.
As we continue to grow, my vision is to expand our impact through camps, community partnerships, mentorship programs, and increased access to quality training for athletes of all backgrounds. I hope Z6 Performance becomes known not only for developing great quarterbacks, but for helping shape great people. I’m grateful to everyone who has supported this journey, and I’m excited for what lies ahead.

Pricing:

• Group session $35
• Private session $45

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/z6performance_