Antonio DeAscanis

If you looked up 'ideal local gym owner' in the dictionary (if you could), there would be a picture of Antonio.

He strives to provide members with a 5-star experience every time they come to the gym. He challenges the coaches not to get complacent with their craft and always strives to learn more and share that knowledge with our athletes. He believes every athlete who walks through our door matters. They count for something, and they have value. The team must live up to the trust members have in them and guide them in their fitness journey. Training a high-level athlete is easy...Antonio is passionate about training athletes at all levels. If they give him effort, He will give them everything he has.

"I treasure the craft of coaching through and through. I've suffered for it. I feel it is my responsibility to bring up those around me and share the knowledge I have learned. Seeing athletes get wins, no matter how great or small, will always be rewarding for me. The world is a place of little sympathy, compassion, and empathy, and I plan to do my part to change that."

Antonio and his wife, Kelly, lead the community through their faith. From the top down, goodness is at the forefront of everything they do. They have three young children, ages 8, 7, and 5, and are expecting their fourth child this Summer. They are pro-military and love this country. They treat everyone with respect but do not back down when they feel they are being threatened or bullied. They are called to serve. They have sacrificed more than they can say to keep this community strong, healthy, and vibrant. They look forward to welcoming you one day to their home at BLKOPS and helping you on your fitness journey!