Monday, February 28, 2011

Stocker Enjoying NFL Combine


Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean wrote an article after speaking with former University of Tennessee tight end Luke Stocker about his impressions of the NFL Combine and his stock in the upcoming NFL Draft. Stocker has been training at D1 Nashville for the combine and is now training for his March 11th Pro Day. To read the full article from the Tennessean CLICK HERE.

Friday, February 25, 2011

D1 Athletes Give Back to Inner City Youth

Purdue's Kyle Adams, Tennessee's Nick Reveiz & Georgia's Kris Durham who are training at D1 for their Pro Day recently shared their testimony and hung out with the inner city youth at Franktown Open Hearts. Great ministry! To learn more about Franktown, CLICK HERE.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Bleacher Report Features D1


In a recent article on BleacherReport.com, Larry Burton discusses ways in which scholastic athletes are gaining an edge over their competition. In the article Burton discusses D1 and its scholastic training programs, and talks about the advantages that can be gained by participation. To read the full article from Bleacher Report CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

D1 Nashville Recruiting Night a Success


D1 Nashville had its College Recruiting Information Night last night and it went extremely well! Around 75 local high school athletes were in attendance and learned about NCAA recruiting rules, how to market themselves to college coaches, and how to best leverage their talents to get noticed. Several other Recruiting Nights at D1 locations are set to take place in the next few days. D1 Knoxville will host its Recruiting Night Tuesday Feb. 22, while D1 Greenville's will be Wednesday Feb. 23, and D1 Savannah's will be Thursday Feb. 24. D1 Columbus will host its event on March 14, D1 Cincinnati's will be March 15, and D1 Little Rock will have its Recruiting Night on April 5. All of the Recruiting Nights will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. local time. Make sure you attend your local D1 College Recruiting Information Night!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Jerome Bettis Stops by D1


NFL Super Bowl champ and former Steeler Jerome Bettis stopped by D1 recently for a photo shoot with The School of the Legends. Ahmard Hall from the Titans also stopped by for a photo shoot prior. Great to have them in the facility.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Kenneth Darby and Darian Stewart Train at D1 Huntsville


Check out St. Louis Rams' running back Kenneth Darby and safety Darian Stewart working out in their offseason alongside Jeremy Pittman and Dustin Adair at D1 Huntsville. To watch the video visit http://www.facebook.com/D1Sports

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

D1 Knoxville Rocking MMA Training

D1 Knoxville now offers Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Instructed by Ben Harrison, black belt. Ben learned Gracie/Brazillian Jui-Jitsu from Master Luiz Palhares, 8th degree red and black belt under Rickson Gracie. Ben is also a 2nd degree black belt in both American Free Style Karate and Tae Kwon Do. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. with the 1st F.A.S.T. Company and 3BN 6 MAR. To see video, go to www.Facebook.com/D1Sports

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Check out D1's NFL Combine Prep Photo Album


CLICK HERE to check out the Combine photo album of the guys getting ready for the NFL Combine and Pro Days. Combine is almost here.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Friday, February 11, 2011

Dr. Connor Opening Sports Medicine Practice at D1 Bham

Birmingham orthopedic surgeon Dr. Geoff Connor is planning to open a sports medicine practice this spring at D1 Birmingham. More details coming, but CLICK HERE to check out this story from the Birmingham Business Journal.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

D1 Coach Camacho Wins MMA Bout


D1 coach and MMA fighter Chris Camacho won his February 3rd bout at KOTC's "Empire" in California. Chris won a tough fight in the final round over Erin Beach. To read about Chris' bout and the entire event CLICK HERE.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

D1 Partners with Craig Hentrich's Legacy Kicking for Camps


D1 has partnered with former Tennessee Titan's kicker Craig Hentrich for punting and kicking camps in Knoxville, TN and Huntsville, AL. The Knoxville camp will take place April 16&17, while the Huntsville camp will be on April 30 and May 1. Camp instruction includes small group kicking instruction with Craig, one hour training instruction with a D1 trainer, and a one week pass to the D1 training facility. For more information on the upcoming camps CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Olympic Hurdler David Payne Holds Camp at D1

Clutch Speed Camp Day 1 from jumpchrisjump.com on Vimeo.

Lainhart and Mixon Talk D1 Combine Training


Check out this article and Q&A from the Cincinnati Enquirer on D1 Combine Training. Former Kent State University teammates Brian Lainhart and Cobrani Mixon, talk about their experience at D1. To read the full article CLICK HERE.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Now up to Robinson to keep Alabama Super Bowl Streak Alive


Former University of Alabama star Ramzee Robinson needs to win a Super Bowl to catch up with his former college teammates. Robinson has been training at D1 Huntsville and was recently signed by the Cleveland Browns. Ramzee's college teammate Charlie Peprah won the Super Bowl Sunday night with the Packers, Roman Harper won the big game last year with the Saints, and Anthony Madison played against Peprah in this year's Super Bowl and also won the 2009 championship with the Steelers. To read the article from Tuscaloosanews.com on the four players CLICK HERE. Congrats to D1 Columbus co-owner A.J. Hawk, Charlie Peprah and the Green Bay Packers!

Friday, February 4, 2011

D1 Co-Owner A.J. Hawk Going for Super Bowl Win

Check out this STACK video of A.J. Hawk's workouts at D1 versus Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley. Both will be playing linebacker on Sunday in Super Bowl XLV.

College Recruiting Tip: Choosing the Right School

This is Jared Montz and you are reading the February 2011 free College Recruiting e-Newsletter by CollegeRecruitingWebsite.com.

February 2, 2011 is the initial signing date for Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country and Men’s Water Polo. This is a big day for these high school seniors that are signing national letters of intent to play for their college. Yes, this is a pinnacle of an athlete’s high school career and a lot of hard work on and off the field goes into getting to this point.

Reaching a high point in your career like signing a letter of intent to play on your dream college doesn’t just happen overnight and today we are going to talk about choosing a college that is right for you. With so many colleges out there it is not always easy to narrow down colleges that match your interest.

CLICK HERE to read the rest of this blog or go to CollegeRecruitingWebsite.com.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Nashville Sounds Pitcher Tim Dillard Talks Off-season Workouts at D1


Nashville Sounds pitcher Tim Dillard has been working hard at D1 Nashville during his off-season. Tim is a regular participant in the Xtreme Boot Camp classes and is putting in the hard work necessary to prepare for the upcoming spring training. To read the Nashville Sounds' Q & A with Tim Dillard CLICK HERE. Good luck with spring training and your upcoming season Tim!