(PR)
While competing and training Dean found time to appear in several wakeboarding videos including Switch, Switch22, Hit It and Skurfs Up. During his professional career he would also find himself making the cover of National and International industry magazines including Wakeboard Magazine USA/Japan , Level 10 and Water Ski Magazine. Water Ski magazine did an article where he was referred to as "Mr. Everything" as he was so accomplished on most if not all water disciplines. He even found his way into a few commercials that aired nationally. At one time you couldn't pick up a wakeboarding magazine without seeing Dean's name or face somewhere inside.
(The Pioneer)
As part of the Hyperlite family Dean had his own signature boards including the Lavelle and the Latitude. He was one of the first riders to push Hyperlite into the development of the Boot/Binding. He was also instrumental in the research and development in the evolution of the wakeboard. Switching endorsement to Neptune boards, Dean found himself in a similar role in R&D of Neptune Bindings. Universal still utilizes Dean's design on their current line of bindings.
(The Ambassador)
Competing and Coaching at an International level means travel and here are a few places the tour took Mr. Lavelle. Australia (Dean was competing there when some of today's Pro's were just getting started) Singapore (Dean was very instrumental in pulling off their first successful local competition) Malaysia (Dean did the same for Malaysia's first competition), Japan, South Africa, France, Spain (where he lobbied the Olympic committee to make wakeboarding and Olympic sport) Germany, Sweden, Amsterdam, England, Switzerland, Brazil, Canada, British Virgin Islands, Mexico and Tahiti.
(The Teacher)
With all this experience and knowledge of wakeboard and other water disciplines, there was only one thing to do, teach! Dean Started the Lavelle Train Station. Combining years of experience with unbelievable patience and his disarming personality, Dean is a natural at teaching. He can take any student at any level and get the best out of them. His genuine attention to the student and ability to find and remove the problematic areas make him one of the most successful instructors in the biz.
(Current)
When Dean's not teaching you can find him persuing his other passion. Moto-x jumping. That's right, he went from flying through the air behind the boat to flying through the air on his bike. Building a portable ramp (designed and welded it himself), Dean often takes his Jump Show on the road. So keep your eyes open, he may be Jumping through your town someday.

During his entire career, Dean has conducted himself in a such a manor that he earned the respected and admiration of his peers and fans. The world of wakeboarding has certainly benefited from Dean Lavelle, the consummate professional.