Coupeville Sports

Yes, this photo of Mike Duke is from 2019, but cute babies always get page hits, so whatcha gonna do? (Photos courtesy Duke)

Modern-day Duke with soccer players from Rogers High School.

Mike Duke is kind of a big deal.

During his time in Cow Town, the 2006 Coupeville High School grad was a five-sport athlete, one of the ringleaders of the loudest student section in the land, and a future star of podcasts and TV commercials.

And now he’s getting mad props for his work as a soccer coach.

Duke currently patrols the pitch sidelines in Spokane, coaching the girls soccer squad at Rogers High School.

The Pirates play in the 2A classification of the Greater Spokane League, and Duke was recently honored as the Coach of the Year.

He was joined in being honored by two of his players, with defender JoeAnna Avila tabbed as a First-Team All-Conference pick.

Goalkeeper Lylliana Wise was named to the league’s Second-Team.

After finishing his own successful run as a high school booter, Duke moved into coaching, and has worked with both boys and girls teams.

He’s also coached unified basketball and soccer teams.

During his Coupeville days, Duke played basketball, football, baseball, and soccer, then did one season of track as a senior, just “for funsies.”

He and platonic life mate Will Butela, who are both in the Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame, went from headlining in the CHS stands at games to operating a podcast as The Fun Brothers.

The duo has also appeared in several commercials, including a long-running Major League Baseball promotion.