Founder

Duane L. Starks, a native Floridian, started his football career with a local Miami optimist football team at the early age of 8.

Throughout his formative years he continued to excel at the game of football. By the time he entered high school at Miami Beach Senior High, he held the quarterback position.To become a professional and recognizing the importance of education, Duane knew that college would be the next level. Little did he know the challenge he would be facing consisted of financial and educational difficulties. As a result, Duane was forced to attend an out-of-state junior college (Holmes Community College of Mississippi), later to return to Miami, only to find that some of the courses taken were not accredited for the university of his choice (University of Miami).

Duane's only recourse was now to attend the local Miami-Dade Community College, where he successfully earned the proper credits to attend the University of Miami; ultimately becoming an outstanding defensive football player which has led to his professional career as NFL's SuperBowl XXXV Cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens.

Later Duane signed with the Arizona Cardinals which in 2005, landed him a starting position with the New England Patriots, Super Bowl XXXIX Champions. Continuing in his career,  March 2006, Duane signed with the Oakland Raiders landing him a starting position  as cornerback there as well.