🏋️♂️ New Athletic Training Facility in Niceville: D1 Training brings structured, age-based performance programs to local youth and adults.
🧠 Led by Diverse Local Owner: Franchise owner Steven Killebrew blends coaching, engineering, and management experience into a unique leadership role.
🏃♀️ Training for All Ages: Programs available for kids as young as 7 to adults looking to improve fitness and performance.
When Steven Killebrew decided to open a D1 Training franchise in Niceville, he wasn’t just starting another gym – he was creating a comprehensive athletic development center that caters to athletes of all ages and skill levels.
Founded on the vision of former NFL player Will Bartholomew, D1 Training was born from a personal challenge.
After a career-ending injury prevented Bartholomew from continuing his professional football career, he recognized the need for specialized training facilities that could prepare young athletes for high-level competition.
Killebrew’s journey to franchise ownership is as unique as the training facility itself.
With a background spanning engineering, teaching, coaching, and McDonald’s restaurant management, he found D1 Training to be the perfect intersection of his diverse experiences and passion for athletic development.
The Niceville location offers specialized training programs for four distinct age groups. Young athletes aged 7-11 join the “Rookie” program, while “Devo” (developmental) tracks 12-14 year-olds, and “Prep” serves high school athletes aged 15-18.
Importantly, the facility isn’t just for young athletes – adult training programs provide scalable, intense workouts for all fitness levels.
Since opening on May 12, the facility has already attracted athletes from across the local area, including Niceville, Rocky Bayou, Choctaw, Crestview, and Fort Walton.
With a team of dedicated coaches and a commitment to personalized training, D1 Training is quickly becoming a go-to destination for athletes looking to elevate their performance.
Killebrew emphasizes that D1 Training is more than just a gym – it’s a comprehensive athletic development center designed to mirror the intensity and focus of collegiate-level training, making professional-caliber preparation accessible to athletes of all ages and abilities.
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