The Turf: Powered by D1

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed joins Will Bartholomew on The Turf: Powered By D1 to discuss his journey from Nashville standout to SEC starting quarterback. Reed shares lessons learned from growing up as a coach's son, the recruiting process that led him from an Ole Miss commitment to Texas A&M, and why he believes multi-sport athletes have an edge in today's game. He also ope...

On this episode of The Turf Powered by D1 , Deebo Samuel returns to his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, to host a free youth camp and share his story of growth, resilience, and elite performance in the NFL. From his training philosophy and weekly offseason routine to the importance of recovery, coaching influence, and building the right support system, Deebo breaks down what it really tak...

Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden joins The Turf: Powered by D1 for a wide-ranging conversation on what really builds great athletes—and great teams. Gruden dives into why the weight room is the foundation of leadership and mental toughness, how coaches can elevate their communication and energy (“juice”), and the traits he values most in players beyond just talent. He also shares real-world adv...

In this episode of The Turf: Powered by D1 , Diego Pavia shares how he went from overlooked, zero-star recruit to leading the Vanderbilt Commodores football to historic success. From backyard drills in New Mexico to the JUCO grind at New Mexico Military Institute, Pavia breaks down the mindset that helped him beat the odds. He dives into the importance of family, faith, and blocking out outside no...

What does it take to succeed at the NFL Combine — and make an NFL roster? On this episode of The Turf: Powered by D1 , Will Bartholomew talks with D1 senior director of coaching and pro athlete training Clif Marshall about the training, mindset, and preparation behind the biggest job interview in football. Clif breaks down how athletes improve their 40 time through efficiency, manage performance a...

On3 and Rivals CEO Shannon Terry joins The Turf: Powered by D1 to share why he believes youth sports are the foundation of athletic development, leadership, and lifelong relationships. Terry discusses the importance of multi-sport participation, honest evaluations, and education for families navigating recruiting. He also breaks down NIL realities, the challenges facing college athletics, and how...

Tim Tebow joins The Turf: Powered By D1 to share the habits and mindset that shaped his career—from his dad’s homemade weight set to earning respect in the Florida weight room. He opens up about overcoming fear and comparison, the three controllables he still lives by, and the message he hopes every young athlete hears today. Tebow also discusses his new book, Look Again , and the message he hopes...

Chase Rice was built for the game — a 195-pound linebacker at UNC, fast, fearless, and ready for the next level. Then, one play changed everything. What followed was a journey from football fields to NASCAR pit crews to the country music stage — and the lessons that came with it. In this episode of The Turf: Powered by D1 Training , Chase and host Will Bartholomew talk toughness, leadership, mento...

Luke Bryan talks sports, family, and fatherhood on The Turf: Powered by D1 . Hear how a no-hitter, a turkey bowl, and a few bubblegum bribes shaped his approach to life — and how he’s passing it on to his kids. Plus, stories about Tim Tebow’s Heisman, cycling 100 miles, and Friday Night Lights with his sons.

In this episode of The Turf: Powered by D1, host Will Bartholomew sits down with MLB legend and Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey. Together, they dive into his transformation from power pitcher to knuckleball master, the training and mindset shifts that fueled his late-career success, and the lessons he’s carrying into fatherhood and coaching today. From behind-the-scenes stories in the big leagues to h...

Golden Tate sits down with The Turf: Powered by D1 to talk about his path from Nashville to the NFL, the value of multi-sport training, and the mindset that kept him at the top. He also shares lessons on resilience, coaching, and being intentional on and off the field.

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea sits down with The Turf: Powered by D1 to reflect on his journey from athlete to coach and the mentors who shaped him along the way. He shares how struggles in baseball led him back to football, the lessons he carried from coaching giants like Rick Neuheisel and Brian Kelly, and why accountability, discipline, and growth are the foundation of his program. Lea also o...

The Turf: Powered by D1 is a new podcast from D1 Training, hosted by D1 founder/CEO Will Bartholomew. Filmed on location at D1 facilities, each episode dives into raw, unfiltered conversations with athletes, coaches, celebrities, and influencers who know what it takes to train, compete, and win — on and off the turf. From mindset and motivation to coaching and recovery, The Turf pulls back the cur...