Austin Blevins is only a freshman, but he's not playing like one for Class 4A No. 5-ranked North Jackson. Blevins cracked the Chiefs' starting lineup at defensive back and is among the team's leading tacklers after four weeks of play. He's also saw some time on offense. Click here to read the rest of the story from TheDailySentinel.com!
Daivd Thornton partnered with D1 Sports Foundation to present the first “D1 Clinic” at Whites Creek High School, providing students of the school with inside information on how to get the most out of their amateur athletic careers. Thornton was also on hand to unveil the brand new weight equipment the D1 Sports Foundation is providing as part of its “Iron Sharpens Iron” weight room grant. Click here to read the entire story from Titansonline.com!
D1 Knoxville athlete Terrence Scott signed with the BC Lions as a wide receiver for the Canadian Football League. Terrence, former Oregon Duck and local standout at Central H.S. in Knoxville, trains with Coach Jai Robinson when he occasionally travels back home. In 2008 Terrence was named Honorable mention all-Pac-10, won the Dudley Clarke Memorial Award as the team’s most improved player, was Oregon’s leading receiver, and ranked sixth in the Pac-10 in receiving yards (57.8 avg.) We wish Terrence the best in his rookie year playing in the CFL!
D1 Athlete Jessica Goswitz, a senior basketball player at Webb School of Knoxville, signed to play basketball at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Jessica was runner-up Miss Basketball for 2009 in Tennessee. We wish the best for her freshmen season at Rice!
“My favorite NFL team growing up was the Detroit Loins. I think the best player in the league today is Peyton Manning. I don’t know the toughest player to go against; that’s a hard decision. My favorite thing about Nashville is the country music. I didn’t like it at first but it grew on me. I train at D1 to get back on the football field.”
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Jeremy Crutcher is the Athlete of the Week powered by Huntsville Hospital, TOC and D1. Jeremy is a 12th grade basketball player at Hazel Green High School. He has maintained a 3.9 GPA while being actively involved with Junior National Honor Society, The Volunteer Center for Madison County and Boy Scout of America. Jeremy has received many athletic accomplishments; he was selected as an All Tournament Player in Madison County Area Basketball, named honorable mention for the state of Alabama “Mr. Basketball” and invited to compete in the USA Junior Nationals All-State High School Competition. Congratulations Jeremy on your accomplishments!
D1 Little Rock co-owner and former undisputed middleweight titleholder Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs) will square off in Berlin, Germany's o2 Arena against undefeated former middleweight champion "King" Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs) of Berlin, Germany on October 17, 2009. We wish Jermain the best of luck in the highly-anticipated SHOWTIME Sports® Super Six World Boxing Classic Tournament. Knock em' out Jermain!
Haley Norman is D1 Greenville's August Character Athlete of the Month. Haley is 12 years-old and is involved in karate and soccer. She trains in D1's Developmental Group (12-14 years old) with Coach Terrence Savage.
D1 Knoxville has always been home to many great athletes. Several have gone on to college to play and succeed at the next level. Here are a few playing football this fall. Former Powell lineman Jared McGaha (Michigan State, 6-6, 298) and former Oak Ridge lineman Alex Stuart (Middle Tennessee State, 6-3, 293) began the season as starting right guards for their respective teams. Former Farragut player Michael Hoag (6-6, 295) is an offensive guard for Wake Forest. T.J. Franklin (6-4, 287) graduate of Knoxville Catholic, is an offensive lineman for the University of Cincinnati. Keep up the hard work!
Jeff Walraven is D1 Nashville's August Character Athlete of the Month. Jeff trains in both Coach Mike's D1 TOTAL FIT and Coach Carter's D1 BOOT CAMP programs. August's Word of the Month was PERSEVERANCE. Jeff is our most dedicated athlete, rarely missing a training session. Jeff suffered with plantar faciitis (foot injury) for a 3-month period; however, he PERSEVERED through the injury and has lost 80+ pounds since becoming a D1 athlete one year ago.
Jacob Boone is D1 Little Rock's August Character Athlete of the Month. Jacob trains with Coach Ben and Coach Cedric in D1's Developmental Group (Ages 12-14).
The D1 Sports Foundation and Titans linebacker David Thornton will present the first “D1 Clinic” at Whites Creek High School on Tuesday, providing students of the school with inside information on how to get the most out of their amateur athletic careers. Thornton will also be on hand to unveil the brand new weight equipment the D1 Sports Foundation is providing as part of its “Iron Sharpens Iron” weight room grant. The Iron Sharpens Iron Weight Room Grant is provided by Legend Fitness Equipment and Vanderbilt Sports Medicine. For more info, click here.
"My favorite team growing up was the Giants. I’m from New York. It’s tough to say who is the best player in the NFL. The best safety is Troy Polamalu. The toughest guy to go up against is T.O. or Randy Moss. T.O. is the toughest but Moss is a close second. I train at D1 because it is a great indoor facility and we work hard. I give Darren a hard time but we get it done. Right now I am just staying in shape and keeping my options open."
The summer basketball circuit was good to Tyner's Michael Bradley. The 6-foot-10 center has become a high-level recruit and has popped on the radar of almost every major program in the country. Bradley now ranks as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Tennessee and the No. 15 center in the nation according to Scouts.com. Rivals.com lists him as a three-star recruit. Click here to read the rest of the story from Chattanooga timesfreepress.com!
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At D1 Sports Training in Franklin, Brandon Goebbert instructs the casual child participant and the serious athlete. "I get the kids who are so gung ho about it they want to learn everything," said Goebbert, who leads a fitness group for 7- to 11-year-olds. "And I get parents who say their kids won't do anything but sit on the couch and play video games, and they need someone other than a parent to tell them they need exercise." There are three levels of kids classes at D1. Each gets more sports-centric, but with the younger kids the focus is more on fitness fundamentals and less on athletic achievement. Click here to read the rest of the story from Tennessean.com!
Huntsville High quarterback and D1 Athlete Will Nunn, who competed against D1 co-owner Philip Rivers at the D1 ISI Offensive Skills Camp earlier this summer in Huntsville, had some good laughs 
on ESPN regarding their friendly competition. Nunn and Rivers were featured on ESPN as part of Kenny Mayne's segment during "NFL Countdown." Click here to read all about it.
Gillian Richard is the Athlete of the Week powered by Huntsville Hospital, TOC and D1. She’s maintained a 3.9 GPA while lettering in volleyball and basketball at Madison County High School. Gillian is actively involved with FCCLA and FBLA, as well as holding an office in her FCA group. In her spare time, she coaches youth softball and volunteers at her local church. Congratulations Gillian!
Bill Noojin is D1 Huntsville's August Character Athlete of the Month. Bill trains in D1's Total Fit(Adults) morning class with Coach Corey and Coach Crystal.
Carolina Panthers tackle Geoff Schwartz, who spent all of last season on the Panthers' practice squad, made his NFL debut… DeAngelo Williams had 14 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown plus four catches for 42 yards in Sunday's loss… First-round pick Michael Oher fared well in his first NFL start at right offensive tackle for the Ravens… Ravens FB Le'Ron McClain rushed for 19 yards and a touchdown on six carries, and also caught three balls for 23 yards in Week 1… Cleveland rookie Kaluka Maiava had one tackle, the Browns' first of the regular season… Cowboys tight end Jason Witten led the receiving corps with five catches for 71 yards… Peyton Hillis ran once for two yards and caught a six-yard pass in the Broncos' Week 1 win over Cincinnati… Texans DT Frank Okam recorded four tackles and a sack… Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle completed 16 of 24 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 38-24 Week 1 loss to the Ravens… Minnesota Vikings signed OL Kory Lichtensteiger to the 53-man roster… Titans DT’s Tony Brown and Jason Jones each recorded sacks on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
On August 10th, Zach Dowdy, senior quarterback at Halls High School, flipped his SUV on his way to football practice resulting in emergency surgery to remove his spleen. His return to football seemed unlikely, according to Coach Kevin Julian. However, after training at D1 Knoxville with Coach Dunstan Kendrick, he recently practiced in shoulder pads and helmet but was held from contact. The Red Devils are 0-3 with the next four games on the road. A comeback by Dowdy during that stretch would be a welcomed one. "He's bound and determined to do it (return)," said Julian. "It could be the lift we need." Click here to read the full story.
Grayson Kinsler's training this summer at D1 Greenville has certainly paid off for him. The training prepared Grayson for his upcoming football season. In the Dolphins recent scrimmage, he played linebacker and fullback, recording five tackles, a forced fumble and an interception. Congratulations Grayson on getting after it at D1 Greenville. Keep up the good work!
Jamie Iverson is D1 Knoxville's August Character Athlete of the Month. Jamie trains in Coach Amy Haurilak-Stuck's D1 Boot Camp program.
Randall Burton is D1 Chattanooga's August Character Athlete of the Month. Randall is 16 years old who runs track and plays basketball at East Ridge High School. He trains with Coach CJ in D1's Prep Group (15-18 years old).
Riley Siniard is the Athlete of the Week powered by Huntsville Hospital, TOC and D1. Riley is a 12th grade football and basketball player at Huntsville High School. He has achieved many athletic accomplishments including 2008 All-City and North Alabama Elite Team. Riley is a member of The National Honor Society and The National Society of High School Scholars. He is also active in the community with Big Red football camp and Habitat for Humanity. Congratulations, Riley on your accomplishments!
Paul Kuharsky Takes On The NFL Elite from Taylor Smith on Vimeo.
"My favorite NFL team when I was a kid were the Steelers because they were always really good. I grew up forty minutes from them. I think the best player in the NFL is Peyton Manning. He never puts himself in a bad situation and he always makes the right decisions. My least favorite play to go up against is Albert Hansworth. He's the best defensive lineman in the NFL. My favorite thing about Nashville is that my wife lives here and the music scene is great. I train at D1 because it is a great place with a professional atmosphere. They know how to train great athletes. My buddy owns the one in Columbus, Ohio."
Elite Athletic Events will be holding middle and high school baseball combines at five D1 Sports Training locations. This will be an exciting day of demonstration, testing and competition! During the event, athletes perform a variety of skills and agility drills to include: Pro-Agility, 4-Corner Drill, 30-YD Dash, Vertical Jump and Standing Broad Jump.
Phil and Amy Parham, from The Biggest Loser, are partnering with D1 for a weight loss boot camp. Classes are held three days a week and include an hour long calorie burning workout, meal guideline, food journal, shopping list, and more. Sign up at D1 Greenville or call 864.288.3868 for more information.
D1 is gearing up for this year’s college football season. We want to know which SEC football team you think will put up the most points in Week One. Simply post a comment to this blog with your team guess AND the predicted number of points they will score. The person with the closest answer will win a D1 visor. To be eligible for the prize, post by 11:00 a.m. CST on Saturday, September 5. Good luck!
Find out what David Allen, D1 Memphis Head Strength and Speed Coach, has to say about Westside Training, a system of training designed to elicit maximum strength, power and speed through several different methods. Click here.
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