Internal Innovations

	A closer look It’s oftentimes helpful to know a little personal background to better understand the one who will be your coach. Dean leads an interesting and fulfilling life! Here are some tidbits of information that will help you to get to know this Coach!
	Dean is a marathon runner! (So is his wife, Janet!) To date, Dean has completed 17 marathons; his best time was 3:44:30, earning him 17th place in his age group at the 2003 Atlanta Marathon. In his more youthful days, Dean was a springboard diver, competing in the Nationals and state competitions. He obtained his certification as a US Diving, Diving Coach and has used the athletic venue to coach people toward excellence. This aspect of Dean's life gives him insights into how to help people to succeed in their personal goals. The parallels are striking! Dean has been, is now, and always will be, a Coach.
	Dean is a Biblical Christian! (So is his wife, Janet!) Dean served as a missionary for 17 years with Youth With A Mission, where he met his wife, Janet. Both Dean and Janet have led outreaches, planted churches, led local mission boards and have ongoing relationships with ministry leaders, to coach, counsel and assist them in their God-given endeavors. Recognizing that Jesus is the best coach history has ever seen, no wonder that time spent with Him, in prayer, devotion and reading can yield good results when coaching. Dean’s Christianity is a great source for his coaching skill.
	Dean is a Family Man! Dean and Janet were married in May of 1980 and have four beautiful children (a dog too). Raising children and piloting a family in today's culture is not for the faint of heart. Yet, this is where one learns wisdom, insight, discernment and judgment in life issues. Dean has taken the coach-approach with his children, investing in their lives. If he believes this strongly in the coaching process, achieving good outcomes in family life, what are the chances that coaching is right for you? It gets results!