Check Out The 9 Winners Of The 2025 D1 Coach Summit Awards In New Orleans | D1 Daily

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METAIRIE, La. — During day two of the 2025 D1 Coach Summit, D1 hosted the Coach Summit Awards in the New Orleans Saints practice facility.
The Coach Summit Awards represent the excellence and dedication of D1 Training coaches systemwide and highlight those who exemplify the core values of D1 Training.
The winners of the 2025 D1 Annual Coaching Awards were:
D1 Core Values Award: D1 West Nola for embodying the core values of D1 Training and fostering an environment of trust, respect, and growth among clients and fellow coaches.

D1 Way Award: D1 Mandeville for showcasing exceptional coaching expertise and a relentless commitment to client success.

Highest Retention Award: D1 Mandeville for its remarkable commitment to client retention, forming strong and enduring relationships with clients to support their fitness journey.

Graduate Award: D1 Denton for its exceptional business acumen and commitment to client satisfaction.

Most PT Sessions Serviced Award: Joe Gottsch, D1 Dallas

Most Five Star Reviews Award: D1 Reston

Most 1:1 Clients Award: Jason Chambers, D1 Rancho Cucamonga

Most Group Workouts Award: Levi Anderson, D1 Billings

The Workhorse Award: Lance Lacoste, D1 West Nola for coaching the most sessions systemwide.

Congratulations to all the winners!
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