D1 Training Wake Forest

D1 Training Wake Forest is a coach-led athletic training gym in Wake Forest Exchange, the St. John Properties business park off Capital Boulevard. Owners Dylan and Kasey Hudock held its Wake Forest Area Chamber ribbon cutting on September 11, 2026. The gym runs group classes sorted by age, from Rookie sessions for ages 7 to 11 through Adult Training for ages 18 and up.

Personal training, team training and specialty training are also offered. D1 Training is a national franchise founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, with each session built around a warm-up, speed and agility work, strength, conditioning and a cool-down.

What to know

• The gym leases 5,580 square feet in the first building at Wake Forest Exchange.
• Devo classes serve ages 12 to 14 and Prep classes serve ages 15 to 18.
• Six coaches are listed on staff, including Mike Winkfield and Justice Crawford.
• The Hudock family’s interest in the franchise grew out of youth ice hockey.
• The franchise had more than 170 locations nationwide as of February 2026.