Dominick Wise is a dedicated educator, coach, and mentor with a strong background in athletics, education, and leadership. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Dominick attended the prestigious Chaminade Julienne High School, where he excelled in both football and track & field. He continued his athletic career at the University of Toledo before transferring to Northern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. During his time at NKU, Dominick served as the editor and weekly sportswriter for The Northerner newspaper.

Dominick’s passion for track & field continued at the collegiate level, where he competed in the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship. He later furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, with a minor in Special Education, from Antioch Midwest University.

Following the completion of his degrees, Dominick began his career in education, serving as a physical education, computer technology, and health teacher, while also taking on the roles of head football and track & field coach in the Dayton, Ohio school system. Dominick is highly regarded in the Southern Ohio community for his extensive coaching and volunteer work with several former NFL players, including Martin Bayless, Jeff Graham, Brandon McKinney, Robert Redd, Jamal Robertson, Peerless Price, and Marvin Lewis, as well as his mentoring efforts as Director of Player Development for high school athletes.

Seeking new opportunities and a change in scenery, Dominick relocated to Dallas, Texas, and the Los Angeles, California area, where he continued his coaching and teaching career at a high school in North Dallas and at Southern Methodist University during the summers. In addition, he privately coached and mentored high school and college athletes in the Los Angeles and Valley areas. Over the course of his career, Dominick has helped numerous athletes earn NCAA Division I, II, and III scholarships.

In 2019, Dominick returned to Dayton, Ohio, where he resumed his teaching career as a high school special education teacher and head varsity track & field coach. Outside of his professional duties, he remains committed to mentoring high school athletes and privately training individuals in speed, strength, and conditioning.

Dominick is passionate about the life lessons that sports impart, as well as the relationships he’s built and the lifelong friendships he’s formed within the sports industry. Recently, he earned his NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Certification and Digital Marketing Certification from Google. His passion for NIL is rooted in his desire to help young athletes not only grow in their sport but also develop into leaders and pillars of their communities.

Dominick’s personal motto is, “If you're afraid of success, then you're infatuated with failure."