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NASHVILLE – D1 Training – a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages, from youth athletes to fitness-minded adults, achieve their sport and fitness goals – has announced a partnership with Dashr, the industry's fastest growing and most reputable designer and supplier of combine testing equipment.
As D1 Training continues to experience double-digit same-store-sales growth year-over-year, the brand aims to set a new bar when it comes to scholastic training. This partnership will directly benefit D1’s scholastic athletes by measuring performance with results that are simple to integrate, accurately measured, and consistent throughout the system. These results will aid coaches in prescribing the proper training for their athletes to meet desired goals.
The competitive landscape of youth sports is ever changing and having access to a place like D1 - where young athletes can hone their skills – is becoming increasingly important.
"One of our main differentiators, and what makes D1 a game changer in the industry, is our Scholastic Training that makes up over 61% of total revenue,” said Dan Murphy, Chief Operating Officer. “Simply put, there is no other fitness franchise offering a focus on the scholastic athlete quite like we do. As the leader in this space, we set out on a mission to partner with a premier brand in sports technology measurement.”
Dashr allows athletes to have actual industry benchmarks to see how they stack up against other athletes of their same demographics. The wireless motion performance technology scores them based on their test results, thus allowing coaches and trainers to better prescribe a training plan to reach desired goals. The scoring process is done using a complex algorithm called the EPIC Index. This index is backed by decades of research to measure athletic ability. Each performance test (dash, pro-agility, and vertical jump) counts towards the athlete’s overall score with a max score of 1000 per test. There is a 5-star system to help them see where they compare and where they need improvement when looking to play at the college level and beyond.
“At Dashr, our mission is to disrupt athletic performance testing by offering professional equipment designed specifically to enable programs of all levels the capability to accurately measure the progress of their athletes at an affordable price,” said Chase Pfeifer, Dashr CEO. “We are excited to join forces with D1 Training and be one step closer to leveling the playing field so that athletes and coaches everywhere can have access to technology like Dashr.”
D1 training is currently beta testing this technology in its home facility in Franklin, TN, along with seven additional markets across Denver, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Vegas, Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Shreveport. With a simple integration process and the ability to manage via an app on your phone, system wide roll out will begin in Q3 with the goal to have the technology integrated into all facilities by year-end.
“When we began researching vendors, Dashr was at the top of list,” said Mat Kite, Director of Education at D1 Training. “Incorporating Dashr’s technology will not only tremendously help our coaches and staff support our athletes’ goals, but also allow for our franchisees to validate the hard work that goes into making our facilities successful among scholastic athletic training.”
For more information on Dashr and the industry's best combine testing equipment, please visit www.dashrsystems.com or email [email protected].
For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, please visit www.d1franchise.com, call 615-993-5659 or email [email protected].
About D1 Training
Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, D1 Training began franchising in 2017. The brand was recently ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, named a top 30 gym in America by Men’s Health Magazine, and appeared on The Inc. 5000. D1 Training has been endorsed as an approved training facility by the NFL Players Association and is a preferred partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine. D1 Training is actively seeking qualified, community-minded, single and multi-unit franchisees with a passion for the fitness industry. For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, visit www.d1franchise.com.
About Dashr
Dashr was founded on the premise that smaller programs, such as schools, gyms, trainers, and club teams should have the ability to train and evaluate their athletes accurately and effectively. Its mission is to disrupt athletic performance testing by offering professional equipment designed specifically to enable programs of all levels the capability to accurately measure the progress of their athletes. The concept works to even the playing field by delivering next level technology at much more affordable prices, so that athletes from programs large and small can evenly be prepared for college and professional opportunities. Dashr is now used by D1 universities, movement research facilities, and professional teams worldwide.