Fifteen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus just booked his position in the 800m final at USATF Nationals. He ran under 1:50 the previous season, two meets earlier. His father guides him now. The father works as a coach at Nebraska-Kearney while coaching his son at meets in New York recently. Lutkenhaus remains composed in races even with the jump up ranks. Scouts currently watch his steady times and steady focus as he pursues advanced tracks.