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title: Founder/CEO Will Bartholomew Discusses Future of D1 Training in Q&A With CityBiz
description: D1 Training founder/CEO Will Bartholomew talks about the future of D1 in a Q&A with CityBiz.
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# [Founder/CEO Will Bartholomew Discusses Future of D1 Training in Q&A With CityBiz](https://d1franchise.com/blog/founder/ceo-will-bartholomew-discusses-future-of-d1-training-with-citybiz)

 Written by [D1 Training](https://d1franchise.com/blog/author/d1-training) | Jul 10, 2025 6:46:23 PM

Following a strong first half of 2025, D1 Training CEO and Founder **Will Bartholomew** was interviewed by **CityBiz** for a Q&A on the brand’s vision and goals for the months ahead.

Following a strong first half of 2025, D1 Training CEO and Founder **Will Bartholomew** was interviewed by **CityBiz** for a Q&A on the brand’s vision and goals for the months ahead.

[Throughout the article](https://www.citybiz.co/article/716062/qa-with-will-bartholomew-founder-of-d1-sports-training/), Bartholomew discussed D1's plans that will help both franchise owners and athletes achieve their goals. 

These include:

• **Data-Led Innovation**. D1 is now tracking trends across all locations, allowing them to deliver timely, strategic programming aligning with what athletes want most at specific times of year.

• **KPI Tracking, **helping owners and support teams identify strengths and areas for improvement for a smoother process for their athletes.

• **The Digital Home for the Athlete: **Through its new D1 app, D1 is striving  to be not just a physical location for training, but the digital home for athletes where they have tools and information to help them accomplish their athletic goals.

• **A Focus on a Mission-Driven Community, **ensuring that D1 is focused on maintaining athletic identity, achievement, and growth with its athletes.

"There’s a growing desire among consumers to connect their fitness routines with a deeper sense of purpose and identity," Bartholomew says. "I liken it to the YMCA’s mind-body-spirit approach: When people set physical goals and start to reach them, it activates a belief that they can transform any area of their life — not just their body."

To read the full Q&A, click [**here**](https://www.citybiz.co/article/716062/qa-with-will-bartholomew-founder-of-d1-sports-training/)!

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