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Frank J. Ancharski, M.S. — Founder & Chief Coaching Officer
Est. 2003

"Coach A"

Frank J. Ancharski, M.S.

Founder & Chief Coaching Officer

Biography

30+ Years of Fitness Industry Excellence

Originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Frank received his B.S. in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University. He went on to receive his Master's of Science in Health and Fitness Management from the American University in Washington, D.C.

A chapter author for the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Certification Resource Guide, Frank is certified as a Health/Fitness Director and Exercise Test Technologist through ACSM and as an examiner and exam designer for the H/F Director Certification.

Frank's vast array of experience spans over 30 years including start-up & public companies, non-profit (JCC's) & medical fitness as a General Manager, Area Director, Vice-President, COO, CEO and Owner.

Established in 2003, he is Founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Club Coach Services, a boutique fitness consulting practice. Frank is passionate about creating a little L.I.P. Service — Leadership, Inspiration and People Management. That servant leader mindset is used to formulate actionable and executable initiatives for his clients.

Father & Sports Coach to Kyle & Tiffany, Frank and his wife and college sweetheart Judy, both proud Penn State Alumni, reside near "Tobacco Road" in Chapel Hill, NC.

Credentials & Affiliations

ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Director & Exercise Test Technologist
ACSM Exam Designer & Examiner for H/F Director Certification
Domestic & International Presenter for IHRSA, IHRSA Institute & Club Industry
Alumni Presenter for NERSA, CCD & MACMA
Chair at REX Roundtables for Executives
2021 IHRSA Headlight Committee Member — Facility Standards & Membership
Track Record

Career Highlights

Achieved 2-3% Year on Year net sales growth — compared with a 12% drop in sales before taking charge — while achieving 72% annual retention with an N.P.S. of 73

Generated $300K+ of annual recurring revenue from 15 clients while managing ten direct client sites

Divested and exited the Private Equity group from Snap Fitness as the largest franchisee of the business with over 34 locations

Realized over $16M in revenue with 14% Year on Year revenue growth and 43-46% EBITDA with an N.P.S. of 71, thereby winning a Top 10 ranking out of 75 sites nationally

Produced over $7M in revenue with a 99.1% increase in membership, 89% improvement in annual retention rate, and net operating income improvement of 41% in 12 months

Successfully created, implemented & executed re-opening Member & Staff Operational Playbooks due to COVID-19

Reach Out

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Ready to elevate your fitness business? Frank is available for consulting engagements, speaking, and coaching. Let's connect.

Frank J. Ancharski, M.S.

724.759.1479[email protected]
Club Coach Services

A boutique fitness consulting practice delivering Leadership, Inspiration & People Management (L.I.P. Service) to health clubs since 2003.

Contact

Frank J. Ancharski, M.S.

724.759.1479[email protected]
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