Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Position: Sports conditioning specialist, Personal trainer and Coach
Career: Independent business owner SINCE 2006, Professional Fitness trainer, and sports conditioning specialist. Personal trainer, 24 Hour Fitness, Reno 2003-2006; various consulting and part-time jobs. 2001-'03; recovering from major traffic accident 2000-'01; personal training consultant, private gyms 1999-'00.
Certifications: Russian Kettlebell Challenge Level 2 Instructor 2007; Sports Fitness Specialist from National Academy of Sports Medicine(NASM), 2006; Personal trainer from NASM, 2004; Aerobics Fitness Association of America, 2004; National Council of Certified Personal Trainers, 2003.------
Doctors told me that I can never walk again after being involved in a serious motorcycle accident. In April 2000, I was riding my motorcycle in downtown Miami Beach and was hit by a semi truck at an intersection. I didn't have enough reaction time and paid the price. The driver ran the light, but I was speeding. I spent four intense months in the hospital, paralyzed from the waist down. The doctors weren't too promising and I suffered plenty of nerve damage.
However I didn't give up. With the aid of occupational and physical therapists, they worked extensively to increase range of motion so I can get movement in my arms and legs. After a year of hard work, I was able to walk again.
Started with a wheelchair, progressed to a walker, a cane, and ultimately on my two feet.
I dabbed in fitness training before the accident, but it wasn't anything that I felt serious about. I mostly freelanced, working independently in small local gyms in Miami.
My maturity was non existent. I had visions and things I wanted to do, but it wasn't assertive like how it is now. It spun around real quick because of the accident; the maturity level, the responsibility, the assertiveness, and focus increased after the accident.
I still have nerve damage, 6 years after the accident, but it's not something I dwell on. Instead, I look at the positive changes I've made.
Received a second wind and I praise God with more faith then ever. The accident motivated me to deal with situations in life. I take things more seriously and look at them with more positive perspectives.
My studies in Florida International University revolved around business administration and management and are also another sign of previous immaturity. If I knew what I would know now, I would have majored in sports medicine, but it took years for me to figure that out. However my business experience has helped me in dealing with people, planning, structure, and organization.
When you're 18-19 years old, it's always spur-of-the-moment decisions. Now I'm single minded when it comes to serving clients at the gym.
My mission is to change people's lives and motivate them, build confidence, and achieve higher goals. It's very uplifting and gratifying to see people obtain a goal. I change people's lives every single day.
Dietrich DeJean: Images
Bop Parkers Powerlifting Competition in Fresno, CA 2/24/2007--207 kg deadlift @ 165 lbs
207 kg Squat @ 165 lbs
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Customer reviews of:
Dietrich DeJean
Average Rating: 10.0 in 1 reviews
Incredible Reno, NV based RKB II Instructor
Rated 10 out of 10
Dietrich is a very detailed, knowledgeable, patient, firm RKB Level 2 instructor, and I strongly recommend him to anyone and everyone!
I have learned TONS from him in a few KB coaching sessions, and always look forward to my next session.
I cannot say enough, about his strengths, technique, focus and dedication.
