June 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // NASHVILLE, Tenn. – D1 Training, a leading fitness and enrichment concept that utilizes the five core tenets of athletic-based training for people of all ages, has announced today the launch of its Level 1 Coach Certification Program. This marks the first phase of a systemwide coach development initiative designed to create consistent coaching standards, improve athlete progression and deliver a more consistent training experience across its national franchise network.
As D1 continues to scale, the certification program gives coaches across its 180-location system a shared coaching language and decision-making framework.
Unlike traditional certifications that focus primarily on exercise science and theory, D1’s Coach Certification Program was built by coaches for coaches. The program prioritizes real-time coaching application, helping coaches make better decisions on the turf and weight room floor, from coaching movement and adjusting exercises safely to communicating with athletes and parents.
At the center of the program is D1’s coaching model: Position – Pattern – Load. Before adding weight or complexity, coaches are trained to establish proper positions, teach movement patterns, and progress athletes appropriately based on age, ability and development stage.
“The Coach Certification Program is our way of systematically developing complete and knowledgeable coaching staffs,” said Jeff Fish, Senior Director of Coaching at D1 Training. “By investing in our instructors’ education, we are guaranteeing every athlete who walks through our doors receives a safe, elite and consistent five-star training experience, regardless of location, class, or coach.”
Approximately 100 coaches have completed Level 1 so far, and D1 plans to continue expanding the certification across its system of 900+ coaches. Levels 2 and 3 are expected to roll out later this year.
For more information about D1 Training and franchise opportunities, visit d1training.com and D1franchise.com.
Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, and based in Nashville, D1 Training is positively impacting the lives of thousands of athletes of all ages. With 170+ 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 and franchise opportunities, please visit D1Training.com and D1franchise.com.
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D1 Training is a fitness concept providing programs for all ages that are based on the five basic tenets of athletic-based training to achieve sport and fitness goals and complimented by physical therapy in most locations.