NASHVILLE – D1 Training, a leading fitness concept that utilizes the five core tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages, from youth athletes to fitness-minded adults, announces the appointment of Shad Meier as Vice President of Construction Management.
A former NFL player for the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints, Meier brings together his passion for sports and expertise in the construction management space to D1 Training. Since his time with the league, Meier has built a strong resume of experience in real estate, property rehabilitation, land development, and construction management. He comes from the Robins & Morton firm, where he helped lead complex healthcare projects at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
As the Vice President of Construction Management, Meier will be responsible for overseeing franchisee buildouts across the United States, aimed at facilitating the establishment and operation of franchisees' businesses to maximize their positive impact on the communities they serve.
“I am thrilled to be part of a high-octane team achieving great things,” Meier said. “This opportunity perfectly combines my two passions: athletics and construction. I bring a high level of professionalism to both areas and am excited about the prospect of helping D1 achieve similar excellence.”
D1 Training has over 115 facilities open nationwide, with more than 250 in development.
The industry remains strong as ever, with an untapped growth potential in scholastic training. The competitive landscape of youth sports is ever changing and having access to a place like D1 - where young athletes can hone their skills – is becoming increasingly important. This paired with D1’s adult and personal training programs provides an unmatched opportunity. With vast whitespace across the country, eager and passionate franchisees are flocking to the franchise opportunity and growth potential.
"Shad's appointment as Vice President of Construction Management allows D1's Real Estate and Development team to execute plays at the next level," said Dan Murphy, COO of D1 Training. "Shad brings a unique expertise, experience, and passion to this new division of the D1 ecosystem. Already we are seeing the impact he is making as we prepare to elevate the number of units into 2025. It's going to be exciting to see what our team can accomplish as we enter this new phase of growth at D1.”
All D1 Training locations offer three core training programs, Scholastic (Rookie, Developmental, Prep and Overtime), Adult and Pro. Each fitness program is based on the five athletic-based tenets: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down. Outside of group workouts, D1 offers one-on-one training with world-class coaches.
For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, please visit www.d1franchise.com.
About D1 Training
Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, and based in Nashville, D1 Training began franchising in 2017. The brand has grown to more than 100 locations currently open, with well over 100 additional locations in various stages of development. The brand was recently ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, was named a Top 30 Gym in America by Men’s Health Magazine and made an appearance on The Inc. 5000 which ranks the fastest growing private companies in the nation. D1 Training has been endorsed by the NFL Players Association as an approved training facility and is a preferred partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine. D1 Training is actively seeking qualified, community-minded franchisees with a passion for the fitness industry to continue its growth through single and multi-unit franchise deals. For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.d1franchise.com/.