Former Collegiate Coaches Launch D1 Training Facility in Bellaire with Sports-Science Backed Programs

D1 Training, a fitness enrichment concept utilizing five core tenets of athletic-based training, has opened a new location in Bellaire at 5300 N. Braeswood Blvd, Suite 44. The facility employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certified trainers to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals. Hans and Jen Straub, both former collegiate athletic training professionals, have joined D1 Training's roster of franchisees that includes former professional and collegiate athletes.

Hans Straub brings over 20 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience to his role, having coached at multiple prestigious institutions including Stanford University, where he served as the top assistant Sports Performance coach for football and later as Director of Olympic Sports Performance. His career includes overseeing training for baseball, women's swimming, and women's gymnastics at Stanford, followed by seven years as head of strength and conditioning at Rice University. Throughout his career, Hans has trained 65 NFL players including six first-round picks, 50 professional baseball players with five first-round selections, and 10 Olympians including gold medalist Simone Manuel.

Jen Straub contributes valuable experience in the health and fitness space, having worked as an athletic trainer at Stanford for five years and at the University of Oklahoma for two years. Her professional background spans primary care, orthopedics, and fertility, providing comprehensive understanding of athlete health and development. The couple was drawn to D1 Training because it operates like a family, and they aim to help youth athletes grow, develop, and reach their full potential through their new location.

D1 Training offers four age-based programs including Rookie for ages 7-11, Developmental for ages 12-14, Prep for ages 15-18, and D1 Adult programs. Each fitness program is based on five athletic-based tenets: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down. Beyond group workouts, D1 Training provides group, semi-private, and one-on-one training with world-class coaches. The facility's approach continues to train athletes dedicated to their sport or fitness goals regardless of age or athletic background.

The expansion into Bellaire represents part of D1 Training's strategic growth across the nation through franchising. The brand currently operates more than 150 facilities with over 100 additional locations in various stages of development. Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew and based in Nashville, D1 Training positively impacts the lives of 30,000 athletes nationwide. The organization's 5-Star Training System trains the whole body without fads or shortcuts, making it trusted by top athletes. For more information about the Bellaire location, visit https://www.d1training.com/bellaire/.

The opening of this facility brings professional-level athletic training methodology to the Bellaire community, providing access to training techniques previously available primarily to collegiate and professional athletes. This development represents the growing trend of sports performance training becoming accessible to broader populations, potentially raising the standard of athletic development for youth and adult athletes in the region. The Straubs' extensive experience in collegiate athletics positions them to deliver high-quality training that could significantly impact local sports development and fitness outcomes.