This timeline is a look back and forward at the amazing achievements of the thousands of people who've been a art of the Riekes Center throughout the decades.
The one and only Max Riekes was born!
On the greatest day of all time, the one and only Gary Riekes was born to his fabulous parents in Omaha Nebraska.
Gary leaves his home in Omaha, Nebraska to start his new journey at Stanford.
Gary came into Stanford as a professional classical musician. He played English Horn in the Stanford orchestra. On top of that, Gary played wide receiver for their football team.
During Gary's Sophomore year at Stanford he severely injured his back playing Football.
Gary went through several unsuccessful back operations until he became bedridden. During this time he realized that rather than accomplishing his own goals he can focus on helping others accomplish theirs.
Gary began rehabilitation, which lasted over a decade. During this time he learned a lot about strength and conditioning techniques, as well as injury prevention.
To better suit his lifestyle, Gary became a private strength coach, mainly for professional athletes, and a sound engineer and writer for his performance group.
One of Gary's greatest struggle's was trying recover from his back injury. Aside from his indoor gym, he built a 75 foot one-lane swimming pool to walk back and forth in while gradually lowering the water level until he was healed.
Continuing on with his passion for music, Gary partnered with Carla Piper in the Soundpiper Music Company.
