Kalise Cook was a multi-sport letter winner in football, basketball and track while at Reading High School. He attended Villanova University, where he played Defensive Back on the college’s football team. He later joined the Reading School District as a teacher and a middle school football, basketball and track coach for four seasons. His accomplishments at Reading High included: All-League performer as both a defensive back and a running back; First team Associated Press All-State selection as a senior; First team All-County selection and Defensive Back of the Year; League Defensive Back of the Year; Second team All-County recognition as a running back; Nominated for Red Zone Player of the Year and was selected for the Big 33 Football Game; Named 2003-2004 Outstanding Male Track and Field Athlete and was also the Outstanding Winter Track Athlete; Sportsmanship Award winner and football and track academic honoree; 3 time All Berks Academic team member; 2nd Team All Berks 1st All League Defensive Back; and defensive back honorable mention as a sophomore.