L. D’Shawn Wright (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.

Joshua Robinson (Owner)

Joshua has been training for eight years. He is a hard working individual whose success is not limited to personal training. During high school, Joshua was an all-district wrestler placing second in the district and eighth in the region. He was also a member of the all-state football team and a division II wrestler during college at the Apprentice School in Newport News. Joshua is also a bodybuilder and was first runner up in a NASF bodybuilding competition.

Peter Castaldo (Trainer)

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..

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

BASEBALL
Bobby Donze - 2010
All District and Daily Press All-Star, VHSCA All Star - All Region Selection
Signed - College of William & Mary Baseball Division I

Chad Pinder - 2010
All District All Region - Preseason Third Team Perfect Games All-American - VHSCA All Star- All Region Selection - Daily Press co player of the year - All State
Signed - University of Virginia Tech

Corey Patrick - 2010
All State - Daily Press All Star - VHSCA All Star (football) Signed - Hillsborough Community College for baseball

Jared Lyons- 2010
All District. Committed to Liberty University

Aaron Myers- 2010
All District - Daily Press All Star. Committed 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
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
Signed - Richmond University Division I
Freshman All American

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

OTHER
Randy Stanaway- 2010
4th Place in masters division at the U.S. Nationals

Josh Robinson- 2010
2nd Place in the NAGA grappling tournament

SOFTBALL
Catherine Clavin - 2010
All Region and Daily Press All Star - Bay Rivers District Player of the Year - Region I Player of the Year - All State
Signed - James Madison University Division I

Amy Putnam - 2010
All District Softball
Signed - Longwood University Division I

Maggie Tyler- 2010
Daily Press player of the year – Region I pitcher of the year – Bay Rivers District pitcher of the year – committed to Virginia Tech University

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

Sarah Atkins - 2008
All Conference Freshman of the Year Lenoir Rhyne University Division II
All Region

SOCCER
Nicole Cunningham - 2009
Signed - University of Nebraska at Omaha Division II
Bay Rivers First Team All District Forward
Daily Press All Star

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

Zach Thompson - 2007
Concord University Division II

RACING
Rick Gdovic - Current
Driver
NASCAR Whelen Series

Brandon Gdovic - Current
Driver
NASCAR Whelen Series - Champion

Kyle Cryer - Current
Rider
Motocross - Champion

"REAL ATHLETES DO REAL THINGS!"..............Josh Robinson

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.

D and Josh,

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.