Cole attended Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida and graduated from the Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. During this time she was an active swimmer, Played SU Tennis, Volleyball, Softball,Womens Basketball, and State ranked Badminton player. In 1990 she qualified for the Women's Pro Beach Volleyball Association Tour for two seasons. Cole studied acting at Samford University in Birmingham Alabama and later under coaches Debbie McLeod and John Lewis. She trained under Jim Vickers for film fighting and with Dan & Jan Bryant in sword play, is a Member of the Pro Drivers Association through Bobby Ore and Wally Crowder.