Orange County Entrepreneurs Launch D1 Training Facility in Rancho Santa Margarita

The Orange County community of Rancho Santa Margarita will welcome a new D1 Training facility on October 25, located at 29851 Aventura, as local entrepreneurs Giang Ma and Merrick Miranda bring the nationally recognized fitness concept to the area. The facility employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certified trainers designed to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals through athletic-based training methodologies.

Ma and Miranda, longtime friends and former chemical engineers who previously worked in the oil and gas industry before transitioning to pharmaceuticals and construction respectively, were drawn to D1 Training's structured, goal-oriented model as parents of young athletes. They particularly valued the program's focus on building character through athletics and the combination of team environment with individualized coaching that creates a space where people of all ages can train like professional athletes.

D1 Training's programming is built around four age-based categories: Rookie for ages 7-11, Developmental for ages 12-14, Prep for ages 15-18, and D1 Adult. Each program utilizes the five core athletic-based tenets of dynamic warm-up, performance, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down. Beyond group workouts, the facility offers group, semi-private, and one-on-one training with world-class coaches, maintaining the brand's mission to train dedicated athletes regardless of age or athletic background.

The new franchise owners join an impressive roster of existing D1 partners that includes professional athletes like Kylie Fitts and Jordan Gay, along with notable figures such as NBA star Chris Paul and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. The brand's strategic expansion through franchising has resulted in more than 100 performance centers currently open with over 100 additional locations in various stages of development nationwide. For those interested in learning more about the Rancho Santa Margarita location, additional information can be found at https://www.d1training.com/rancho-santa-margarita/.

Dan Murphy, D1 Training's Chief Operating Officer, expressed confidence in the new franchisees, stating that Ma and Miranda represent ideal candidates to bring the D1 experience to Rancho Santa Margarita. The brand continues to seek financially qualified business builders, former athletes, and entrepreneurs who share a passion for fitness and youth sports, with franchise opportunities detailed at https://www.d1franchise.com/.

The opening of this new facility represents the ongoing expansion of science-backed fitness programming into suburban communities, providing structured athletic training previously accessible primarily to professional athletes. For Orange County residents, the availability of such programming close to home eliminates travel barriers to quality training and offers youth athletes professional-level coaching within their community. The emphasis on character development alongside physical training addresses growing concerns about holistic youth development in sports programs.

As fitness consumers increasingly seek evidence-based training methodologies over trend-driven workouts, D1 Training's sports-science approach positions it well within the competitive fitness market. The franchise model's success suggests continued growth potential for similar concepts that combine professional athletic training principles with community accessibility.