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, mentorship, loss, and what it really means to reinvent yourself when the dream you built your life around disappears.

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 honest reflections on raising kids in today’s sports culture, R.A. shares wisdom, humor, and perspective that every athlete and parent can learn from.

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 offers insight into parenting young athletes and what he envisions for the future of Vanderbilt football.

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 curtain on elite performance and delivers inspiration for anyone chasing greatness.