10/23/2026
⭐ Franchisee Spotlight ⭐
8 years. Hundreds of athletes. One thriving community.
When the owners of D1 STL West, Ryan & Dan, opened their doors in 2018, they set out to do more than build a gym—they built a legacy. Today, all of their kids train on the turf, and they’ve watched 7-year-old Rookies grow into varsity starters and adults transform their lives.
“We’re building something bigger than just a place where somebody goes for a workout,” they shared. “There’s something pretty special about the idea that someone could start training with us at seven or eight years old and potentially still be training with us 15 or 20 years later. You’re building relationships with families that last for generations.”
From hanging member milestone banners in the rafters to seeing families come together to celebrate 1,000th workouts, their passion for community impact hasn’t missed a beat.
“We say that everyone who walks through our doors is an athlete, and we mean that... When we see families gather in our facility to support each other, that’s exactly why we opened D1.”
Thank you to Ryan & Dan for 8 incredible years of leading D1 STL West with heart and dedication! 👏🤩
