Elite Athletic Performance
Experience working with elite combat athletes at the UFC Performance Institute, supporting individualized strength and conditioning programs, performance testing, and return-to-fight rehabilitation.
About — Draegan Dukes
Coaching built on experience.Training built on purpose.
Owner and head coach of Duke’s Strength, working with athletes and individuals in Cypress, Texas.
Draegan DukesCypress, TX
Draegan Dukes
Owner & Head Coach
The Coach
Meet your coach
I’m Draegan Dukes, a strength and conditioning coach dedicated to helping individuals and athletes develop strength, improve performance, and reach their physical potential.
With over six years of experience in the strength and conditioning industry, I’ve worked with a wide range of populations, from youth athletes and general fitness clients to collegiate athletes and elite combat sports athletes.
My professional experience includes working at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, University of Houston Division I athletics, high school athletic performance programs, and private strength and conditioning facilities.
These experiences have allowed me to develop an athlete-centered approach to training that emphasizes individualized programming, measurable progress, accountability, and long-term development.
I believe effective coaching goes beyond simply telling someone what exercises to perform. It’s about understanding the individual, identifying areas for improvement, establishing meaningful goals, and creating a structured approach to achieving them.
Whether you’re an athlete preparing for competition or an individual looking to improve your overall fitness, my goal is to provide the knowledge, structure, and coaching necessary to help you progress.
Professional Experience
Where the experience comes from
Collegiate Athletics
Experience in NCAA Division I athletics at the University of Houston, assisting with collegiate strength and conditioning operations, athlete development, and performance monitoring.
Youth and High School Athletic Development
Experience coaching youth and high school athletes through structured athletic development programs, including speed, strength, power, and injury prevention. Experience delivering training to more than 300 athletes in a summer program.
General Population and Group Training
Experience coaching individuals with varying fitness levels, leading group training sessions, developing customized programs, and helping clients build sustainable fitness habits.
Coaching Philosophy
Build from
the ground up.
“My goal is to foster growth, accountability, and passion through a team mentality. I meet athletes where they are, building performance from the ground up with data-driven training and mental resilience.”
I believe training should have a purpose. Every individual has different needs, capabilities, and goals. Effective programming should reflect those differences while providing a clear path toward improvement.
Acceleratethe Outcome.
Your progress starts with a plan.