Here For The Hardware! Check Out The 9 Award Winners From 2026 D1 Coach Summit | D1 Daily

METAIRIE, La. — During day two of the 2026 D1 Training 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 2026 D1 Annual Coaching Awards were:

The D1 Way Award: Kaitlin Holman, D1 Spartanburg, for her dedicated work with senior director of coaching, Jeff Fish, on leveling up the operations at her facility.

The D1 Core Values Award: The team at D1 Cool Springs, for exemplifying on a daily basis the four core values of D1: Be A Team Player; Have Passion For Your Work; Find A Way, Make A Smart Play; Have D1 Character.

The Kurt Hester Award: Alonzo Davis, D1 Huntington Beach, for being the top coach in the D1 system. The award is named for the late coach who left a lasting impact on D1.

The D1 Workhorse Award: Quincy Walden, D1 Cool Springs, for always grinding and coaching with endless energy across multiple group classes and individual 1-on-1s every day.

Most 5 Star Reviews: The team at D1 West Nola.

Group Workouts Award: Zach Ziolo, D1 Deland, for leading the D1 system in most group classes coached the past year.

D1 on 1 Award: Marshall Everett, D1 Little Rock, for leading the D1 system in most individual workouts coached the past year.

Unique Clients Award: Brycen Alleyne, D1 Frisco, for having the most diverse group of clients across all age ranges and experience levels.

Graduate Award: The team at D1 Mansfield, for its exceptional business acumen and commitment to client satisfaction.

Congratulations to all our winners!

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