Deebo Samuel Brings Inspiration, Energy to D1 All Access Youth Camp in Spartanburg | D1 Daily

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — D1 All Access officially kicked off its summer camp season in a big way last Saturday afternoon at Spartanburg High School, where hometown star Deebo Samuel hosted a free one-day youth football camp for nearly 400 young athletes.

Boys and girls ages 7 to 14 packed the field for an afternoon of instruction, competition and unforgettable moments with the seven-year NFL veteran, making the event a powerful launch to what will be a busy summer of D1 All Access camps across the country.

“This camp means a lot,” Samuel said. “This is where I was born and raised, so it’s good to be out here having fun with the kids, that’s what it’s all about.”

A Day of Competition and Connection

The camp featured multiple stations focused on football fundamentals, position work and conditioning, all led with the high-energy coaching environment D1 Training is known. Athletes rotated through drills designed to develop speed, technique and confidence while learning directly from Samuel, the D1 Spartanburg coaching staff and high school players from Spartanburg High.

The day built toward one of the biggest highlights of the event — an electric session of one-on-one competitions, with Samuel stepping in at quarterback and firing passes as campers battled to make plays. The energy on the field reflected exactly what D1 All Access is designed to create: elite instruction mixed with unforgettable athlete access.

Beyond the on-field action, the event drew significant attention in the community, with three local media outlets on site to interview Samuel and showcase the camp, underscoring both the hometown impact of the event and growing excitement around the D1 All Access series.

Just the Beginning of D1 All Access Summer

The Spartanburg camp marked the first of dozens of D1 All Access camps scheduled nationwide this summer, with more events featuring star athletes including Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden III and many more still to come.

If Spartanburg was any indication, D1 All Access is set for a summer full of high-level training, big-name athletes and unforgettable experiences for young competitors nationwide.

D1 Training is built for the Everyday Athlete—no matter your age or fitness level. Whether you’re looking for personalized coaching through personal training, the energy and accountability of a group fitness class, or a variety of high-impact fitness classes, our expert coaches are here to help you reach your goals. D1 also specializes in youth strength and conditioning, developing young athletes with age-appropriate programming that builds confidence, strength, and long-term success. Wherever you are in your fitness journey, D1 is the place to train.