D1 Training Launches The Turf Podcast to Expand Reach and Reinforce Athletic Training Authority

D1 Training, a leading fitness and enrichment concept utilizing athletic-based training principles, has announced the launch of its new podcast, The Turf: Powered by D1, hosted by founder and CEO Will Bartholomew. The series officially begins with its first full episode on August 27 featuring Clark Lea, Head Football Coach at Vanderbilt University. Filmed inside D1 Training facilities, the podcast takes viewers and listeners beyond the weight room into unfiltered conversations with athletes, coaches, celebrities, and influencers who understand training, competition, and success both on and off the field.

The podcast aims to reveal the secrets behind elite performance, igniting motivation and empowering individuals with the drive to achieve greatness. Scheduled upcoming guests include Super Bowl champion Golden Tate, Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, and country music star Chase Rice. Bartholomew explained that the podcast emerged from frequent questions he receives in social settings about training, coaching, and fitness, providing an opportunity to bring these conversations to a broader audience while showcasing influential figures.

The debut episode features a personal conversation between Bartholomew and Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea, who looked up to Bartholomew as a freshman fullback at Montgomery Bell Academy when Bartholomew was a senior. Their relationship has come full circle, with Bartholomew's son playing linebacker under Lea at Vanderbilt while Lea's son trains at a D1 facility. Lea expressed his belief in training and D1's approach to helping athletes of all ages, emphasizing the life lessons of discipline, goal setting, and deferred gratification that extend beyond athletics.

The launch of The Turf coincides with a milestone year for D1 Training, which recently surpassed 150 open locations nationwide and continues to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchise systems in the country. The podcast expands the brand's reach into new audiences while reinforcing D1's position as a trusted authority in athletic-based training and a dynamic investment opportunity for franchise owners. Bartholomew emphasized that franchise development involves building a movement, with the podcast serving as another vehicle to spread the D1 story, celebrate athletes, and showcase the brand's distinctive culture.

The podcast is available on all major platforms including https://podcasts.apple.com, https://open.spotify.com, and https://www.youtube.com. For additional information about D1 Training and franchise opportunities, visit https://www.d1franchise.com.