Coach Dee began his fitness journey in 2011 after a basketball injury forced him to step away from the sport he loved. What started as a way to stay active quickly became a passion for helping others build strength, confidence, and healthier lives.
In 2014, he founded Gargoyle Strength & Fitness after outgrowing a small garage gym and turning his vision into a full training facility in Auburn. Today, Dee combines years of coaching experience with a practical, supportive approach that helps athletes and everyday adults improve their strength, mobility, conditioning, and overall fitness.
Coach Dee is a Certified CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, CrossFit Weightlifting Certified Coach, and Exercise Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition. He has coached athletes for more than a decade and continues to expand his education through ongoing training and certification programs.
Outside the gym, Dee is a devoted dog lover, enjoys visiting family in Hawai'i, and is a self-proclaimed foodie who previously worked as a sushi chef.
Biography
Coach Dee began his fitness journey in 2011 after a basketball injury forced him to step away from the sport he loved. What started as a way to stay active quickly became a passion for helping others build strength, confidence, and healthier lives.
In 2014, he founded Gargoyle Strength & Fitness after outgrowing a small garage gym and turning his vision into a full training facility in Auburn. Today, Dee combines years of coaching experience with a practical, supportive approach that helps athletes and everyday adults improve their strength, mobility, conditioning, and overall fitness.
Coach Dee is a Certified CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, CrossFit Weightlifting Certified Coach, and Exercise Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition. He has coached athletes for more than a decade and continues to expand his education through ongoing training and certification programs.
Outside the gym, Dee is a devoted dog lover, enjoys visiting family in Hawai'i, and is a self-proclaimed foodie who previously worked as a sushi chef.
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- CrossFit Weightlifting Certified
- Precision Nutrition Exercise Nutrition Coach
- CPR/AED Certified
- CrossFit Open Judge (Annual)