L. D’Shawn Wright (President / Owner)

D’Shawn hails from Newport News, Virginia, and comes from a very athletic family. His father was an Alabama All-State defensive end and champion bodybuilder. His brother was also a multi-champion body builder. D'Shawn is a national champion bodybuilder and fitness model. D'Shawn is also a youth motivational speaker and a nationally certified trainer and nutritionist. He has trained models, actors, business professionals, members of the United States boxing team, high school standout athletes, and professional football and baseball players. D'Shawn is a recipient of the Peninsula Sports Club table of champions and has been featured in many magazines and newspapers and was a "featured extra" in the motion picture Evan Almighty. D'Shawn is CPR and first aid certified. Additionally D'Shawn co-hosts the “Man In The Mirror” radio talk show on WYRM 1110 AM.

Peter J. Castaldo (Vice President)

Peter grew up in New Jersey and played a variety of sports as a young athlete, and his successes ranged from playing on All-Star teams to District and State Champion Teams. At the age 13 he discovered weightlifting and that became his main focus. Absorbing all the knowledge he could from books and magazines, Peter went from being an overweight youth to a healthy young adult. Using his positive attitude and dedication, his focus is on helping people improve their lives by achieving the same results that he has....Peter is CPR and first aid certified. Additionally Peter co-hosts the “Man In The Mirror” radio talk show on WYRM 1110 AM.

NOTABLES
Here are some notables that make use of our facilities and services.

BASEBALL
 C.J. Roth - 2011
All District and signed to Longwood University

Jeff Gray- 2011
All State and Daily Press All Star - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer - Body By D Gym Athlete Of The Year - Hampden Sydney Baseball

Jared Lyons- 2011
All Atlantic Region Team - All District signed to Liberty University Division I - VHSCA All Star

Bobby Donze - 2010
All District and Daily Press All-Star, VHSCA All Star - All Region Selection - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer
Signed - College of William & Mary Baseball Division I

Chad Pinder - 2010
VA Tech Baseball Rookie of the Year for 2011 - CPL All Star - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer
Signed - University of Virginia Tech

Corey Patrick - 2010
All State - Daily Press All Star - VHSCA All Star (football) Signed - Hillsborough Community College for baseball - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer

Aaron Myers- 2010
All District - Daily Press All Star. - Signed to Longwood University

Ethan Carter - 2009
Gatorade State Player of the Year in Virginia
Aflac and Under Armour Baseball High School All American - USA Today 2nd Team All American - NJCAA region 10 pitcher of the year - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer
Signed - University of South Carolina Division I

Ali Rodriguez - 2009
All District
Signed - New York Tech University Division I

Adam McConnell - 2008
2008 Daily Press Player of the Year - All State - Bay Rivers District Player of the Year
Signed - Richmond University Division I
Freshman All American - L.A. Dodger draftee - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer

Christopher McDougal - 2008
All State - VHSCA All-Star
Signed - Liberty University Division I

OTHER
A'leah Burrel- 2011
Miss Virginia Dogwood Team

Randy Stanaway- 2011
Arms of Steel Champion

Joey Prata - 2011
2011 AAU Most Outstanding Athlete For Wrestling - 3rd Place at the Super 32 Wrestling Championships - Big Horn National Wrestling Champion

SOFTBALL
Jordan Hanna - 2011
Body By D Gym Hall of Famer, Body By D Gym Female Athlete Of The year - All Region selection - Daily Press All Star

Maggie Tyler- 2011
Back to Back Daily Press Player Of The Year – Region I Pitcher Of The Year – All State - Bay Rivers District Pitcher Of The Year – signed to Virginia Tech University

Catherine Clavin - 2010
All Region and Daily Press All Star - Bay Rivers Signed - James Madison University Division I - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer - District Player Of The Year - Region I Player Of The Year - All State

Amy Putnam - 2010
Signed - Longwood University Division I - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer All District Softball - Daily Press All Star

Hannah Ellis - 2010
All District Softball
Mary Washington University Division III

Sarah Atkins - 2008
- All Region - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer
All Conference Freshman of the Year Lenoir Rhyne University Division II


SOCCER
Brittany Hammons - 2011
All State - VHSCA All Star - Daily Press All Star - All District Randolph College

Sydney Omweg - 2011
Daily Press All Star - All State - All District - Committed to Belmont University Division I

Nicole Cunningham - 2009
Bay Rivers First Team All District Forward
Daily Press All Star - VHSCA All Star - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer - Signed - University of Nebraska at Omaha Division I

FOOTBALL
Corey Patrick - 2010
All State - Daily Press All Star - VHSCA All Star

Zach Thompson - 2007
Concord University Division II

RACING
Rick Gdovic - 2010
Driver
NASCAR Whelen Series - Langley Speedway Sportsman Of The Year - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer

Brandon Gdovic - 2010
Driver
NASCAR Whelen Series - Champion - VA Rookie Points Champion - Body By D Gym Hall of Famer

Kyle Cryer - Current
Rider
Motocross - Champion

"REAL ATHLETES DO REAL THINGS!"..............L. D'shawn Wright

Tanning and Personal Training Discounts to Gym Members!

Contact Information

106 North Constitution Drive

Yorktown, VA 23692

757-369-8479

Fax: 757-369-8891

BodyByDGym@hotmail.com

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Gift Certificates Available

Additional Links

www.bodybyd.com

www.virginabaseballacademy.com

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Check out what our valued members have to say about us:

As a proud father, I just wanted to thank you two for the great opportunity you have given my kids to better themselves on the field and in life. I completely subscribe to your approach, on achieving the highest potential as an individual, mentally and physically. You have given my kids another step up to compete on the field, and shown them what it means to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT. Thank you for everything.

-Chris Pinder - Former Major League Baseball Player

"… D'Shawn has taught my boys so much. I had no idea that they would also be learning so many life lessons. Lessons on leadership, courage, and working hard to achieve your goals. D' Shawn is as awesome personal trainer, but more importantly, he is a GREAT role model and we feel so blessed that he is a part of our lives.”

-Lieutenant Colonel Rhonda L. Donze, U.S. Air Force

"After I started training with D’Shawn, I noticed a full improvement in my everyday life. We set and reached many goals including being an Aflac Baseball High School All American. I could not have done this without training with D’Shawn …”

-Ethan Carter # 21, Aflac Baseball High School All American

“…As a high school and college athlete, physical fitness has always been and important part of my life. After years of running and quickly approaching the age of 50 I was not getting the results I wanted. So I decided to start training with D’shawn Wright, and it has been the best fitness decision I have ever made. I look forward to the variety of challenging workouts and the welcoming atmosphere when you walk into the gym. D'shawn’s mission is not only to get you in the best physical condition possible, but also to help build self confidence in his clients. It's like a one stop shop…”

-Amy P Moore.