Dean Graziano

As an athlete and a businessman, Dean Graziano has always found success in life. While attending Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania Graziano played both soccer and tennis. His skills were sharp enough on the soccer field to earn him recognition as a two-time All-American. Upon graduating and earning his Bachelor's degree in Business and Sports Management Dean embarked on a professional sports career, playing both soccer and tennis. His talents gave him opportunities to play in the United States and internationally.

Following his successful professional sports career, Dean Graziano moved on to the business side of athletics. He was the founder and president of the Graziano Tennis Academy in southern California. The Academy was home to students from over twenty countries. In addition to providing instruction to a diverse group of students, Graziano trained world-class players at all levels, professional, college and amateur. As an instructor Dean focused on helping students define their goals and then achieve them. While director of the Academy Graziano said this: "My goal with this academy is to help players first REALIZE and then reach their OWN goals. Whether it be high school, college or as a professional career, GTA will give students the tools and resources they need to reach their full potential."

Departing from the Graziano Tennis Academy in the early 2000s, Dean began to utilize his vast knowledge and business expertise. With sports in the rear view mirror he shifted his focus toward business. In 2003 he co-founded Visible Technologies; a professional internet marketing firm. The Seattle-based firm assists companies and businesses in their quests to develop an online presence. As co-founder and Vice-President of the company, Graziano oversees day-to-day operations and is able to apply his high business acumen as Visible Technologies continues to expand and strive towards new and innovative goals.

Dean Graziano currently lives in Seattle.