D1 Training Partners With Pure Athlete To Strengthen Support For Families And Young Athletes
The New Collaboration Brings Proven Performance Training Insights To Youth Sports Platform
ATLANTA (May 20, 2025) — Pure Athlete, the fast-growing youth sports podcast and content platform, is proud to announce an official partnership with D1 Training, a national fitness brand spanning more than 145 locations, founded by former NFL player Will Bartholomew and known for its 5-Star Training Program trusted by more than 30,000 youth and adult athletes across the country.
The collaboration brings D1 Training’s expert-backed strength and conditioning guidance to PA+, Pure Athlete’s premium content platform designed to help families support their young athletes from the first game to the next big milestone. PA+ subscribers will now have access to exclusive performance insights from D1’s elite coaches and training staff, tailored for athletes as they develop through grade school and beyond.
“D1 Training has built a national reputation for training young athletes the right way,” said Jeff Francoeur, former MLB outfielder, parent of four young children and co-host of the Pure Athlete podcast. “Their focus on whole-body training and long-term development, not shortcuts or fads, aligns perfectly with our mission to support young athletes in a healthy and sustainable way.”
D1 Training offers group, semi-private and one-on-one training through four age-based programs: Rookie, Developmental, Prep and D1 Adult. Each fitness program is based on five athletic-based tenets: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength, core and conditioning and cool down. These methods, derived from collegiate Division I training protocols, have helped develop over 100 NFL Draft picks, thousands of scholarship college athletes and countless other athletes nationwide.
“Pure Athlete is a refreshing voice in the world of youth athletics,” said Will Bartholomew, founder and CEO of D1 Training. “D1 is proud to partner with PA in an effort to educate athletes of all ages and help them reach their goals.”
D1’s practical, age-appropriate training advice will complement PA+’s growing library of thousands of expert-led micro-lessons covering topics like mental health, nutrition, sport-specific skills and parenting in youth sports. To kick off the partnership, Pure Athlete is releasing a new podcast episode featuring Will Bartholomew, sharing insights from his athletic career, his experience parenting his own children through youth sports and his expertise as the founder of D1 Training.
To learn more about Pure Athlete, the PA+ platform or to sign up, visit PureAthlete.com. For more on D1 Training’s programs or to find a location near you, visit D1Training.com or follow @D1Sports on social media.
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ABOUT PURE ATHLETE
Pure Athlete is a branded content platform and podcast hosted by Jeff Francoeur, Britt Lee and Brad Williams that empowers parents, coaches and the next generation of athletes to successfully navigate the complex culture of youth sports. During our episodes, we connect with some of sports' most iconic figures and topical experts like Chipper Jones, Kerri Walsh, Dabo Swinney, Kirk Herbstreit, Mallory Pugh Swanson, Inky Johnson and more, tapping into their shared wisdom and expertise. Alongside sports legends and current athletes, Pure Athlete shares valuable information to help families pursue their youth sports goals in a healthy way. Follow Pure Athlete on Instagram and YouTube: @PureAthleteInc. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can learn more about the Pure Athlete podcast and upcoming guests at PureAthlete.com.
ABOUT D1 TRAINING
Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, and headquartered in Nashville, D1 Training is positively impacting the lives of 30,000 athletes of all ages. With over 140 locations nationwide, and 200 more franchises in various stages of development, D1 is one of the fastest growing private companies in the nation. D1’s 5-Star Training System is trusted by top athletes because it trains the whole body: no fads, no shortcuts. For more information on D1 Training opportunities, please visit D1Training.com or follow us on social media @D1Sports.
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