March 24, 2026 // Franchising.com // NASHVILLE – D1 Training announces the appointment of Devon Arnold as VP of Development and Construction.
Arnold’s Role: Driving Strategic Franchisee Development
“I am ecstatic to continue contributing to the growth of this brand and help support franchisees in opening their D1 Training locations,” said Arnold. “Seeing the service and positive impact that our franchisees make on the athletes in their communities, combined with the dedication and passion of the entire executive leadership bench, D1 Training truly embodies what it means to be a servant leader, and I am eager to continue to maximize our impact as a brand.”
Prior to joining the D1 team, Arnold worked as a Physical Therapy Coordinator and Project Manager at Exos, a holistic health and wellness brand.
“Devon’s lifelong passion for fitness translates seamlessly into her work with D1 Training,” said Will Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of D1 Training. “Since joining our team, not only has she assisted franchisees in successfully opening their locations, but she played a pivotal role in launching D1 Equipment, our official weight and training equipment solution for our network. An advocate for continuous education, she is always finding new ways to enhance our operations to better support our franchisees.”
Strengthening Performance Nationwide
The brand’s growth is fueled by increasing demand in scholastic training, as the competitive youth sports landscape creates greater need for facilities where young athletes can hone their skills. Combined with D1’s adult and personal training offerings, this creates an unmatched market opportunity.
All D1 locations offer three core training programs — Scholastic (Rookie, Developmental and Prep), Adult, and Pro — built on the brand’s five tenets of athletic-based training: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength, core and conditioning, and cool down. Beyond group training, members can access one-on-one coaching with world-class trainers.
As the brand continues to redefine athletic development at every level — from youth athletes to seasoned professionals – D1 Training is seeking passionate entrepreneurs interested in opening their own location in territories available across the U.S.
SOURCE D1 Training
D1 Training is a fitness concept providing programs for all ages that are based on the five basic tenets of athletic-based training to achieve sport and fitness goals and complimented by physical therapy in most locations.