Rouse joins Merrimack after he served as an intern in the strength and conditioning department at Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. from January to March of 2020. His experience with the Crusaders was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also served as an assistant strength coach at Londonberry High School in Londonberry, N.H. for four years on a seasonal basis.

He comes to North Andover after he just finished his bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. in May.