The Duke Academy

Head Trainer Duke Rousse
Coach Duke has a who's-who list of stars that work with him to get in shape through a vigorous series of workouts. Athletes such as New Orleans Saints All-Pro safety Darren Sharper stop by, so do other football talents such as Bengals DB Adam Jones, Cowboys WO Dez Bryant, Seahawks WO T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bears Safety Craig Steltz, and Astros Shortstop Tommy Manzella just to name a few. He also has hooked up with NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and formed Prime U. But the majority of Rousse's work is done at the Kenner Orthopedic and Sports Therapy Center, where Rousse has a team that includes physical therapist Craig Goodwin, and Nutritionist LJ Canale. Indeed, Rousse's program is growing. It consists of some of the most talented prep athletes in the nation to NBA players and college hoop stars. But he quickly points out his job isn't simply to train athletes but to help anyone interested in taking it to the next level in fitness. He really enjoys mentoring young people and has camps and classes that are designed to increase players' speed, agility, quickness and strength.