Jason Duke

Position: Athletic Director & Crusader's Soccer Head Coach

Alma Mater: Dallas Christian College, 2003

Coach Jason Duke will begin his 4th year of coaching at Dallas Christian College in the fall of 2006. Last year under Coach Duke’s instruction, the Crusader soccer team embarked on another year of success both on and off the field. They ended the year with an overall record of 12-6-1. Five athletes received the honors of all-region, all-conference, and all tournament team, with the majority of them receiving multiple honors. One athlete was named to the All-American Honorable Mention Team. The men’s soccer team also began an on-campus soccer ministry on Wednesday nights working with Hispanic students from the community. During this time they were able to introduce God to these kids.

Coach Jason Duke was a four-year starter while he played at Dallas Christian College. During those four years he was a three-time Scholar Athlete and named to the All-Conference Team his senior year. Duke also went on to receive significant team honors such as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Team Captain. Coach Duke’s most memorable honors as a player is being a member of the back-to-back Conference Champions during the 2001 and 1002 seasons, and being the first soccer player inducted into the prestigious Crusader Circle in the spring of 2003.

Coach Duke graduated from Cookson Hills Christian High School in 1998 where he was captain of the 1997 Tri-State Conference Champions. He received All-Region honors as a center midfielder leading his team in assists. From there Duke went on to continue playing soccer at Dallas Christian College, and graduated in 2003 with a B.S. in Bible and Secondary Education.

Coach Duke is married to Michelle (Worth), who graduated from Dallas Christian College in 2005. Along with coaching, Duke is the Athletic Director. Coach Duke is excited about leading the Athletic programs at Dallas Christian College and restoring the winning tradition while honoring God.