Dedrick is a US Marine Corps Iraq veteran, decorated International Masters USA Track & Field sprint champion and World Record holder that began working with athletes and clients after starting Beast Built Athletics and The Beast Speed Academy. A Certified USATF Coach who also has certifications in Functional Training, Sports Nutrition and Performance Training. Mr Clark Currently serves as a member of the Tsunami Barbell Advisory Board for Training and Development which is based out of Columbia, South Carolina. He's also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor at The Edge Jiu Jitsu located at The Body Shop Edge.

He owns, manages and oversees all training operations at The Body Shop Edge in Brookhaven, MS. Often travels to speak at training seminars, performance camps, as-well-as motivational speaking engagements across the United States.

Currently competes in USA Powerlifting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a Purple Belt and USA Track & Field as a Masters athlete.