Feed the Cats Podcast
Tony Holler, a veteran track coach with 44 years of experience, discusses his revolutionary 'Feed the Cats' approach to maximum velocity sprinting. He shares insights from his career coaching high school football, basketball, and track, as well as his consultations with professional and college teams. The podcast covers speed training philosophy and how it applies to athletes and even classrooms. Holler also explores his family's coaching legacy and his collaborations with programs like the New York Yankees and Princeton lacrosse.
Episodes
EP24: Speed Development, Performance Training, Coaching Caleb Williams & More with Coach Danny Schaechter
Coach Danny Schaechter joins the Feed the Cats Podcast to talk about speed development, performance training, and what it takes to develop elite football players.Coach Schaechter is the current Offensive Coordinator and Speed/Performance Coach at Loyola Academy, one of the top high school football programs in the country. Over the years, he has worked with some of the best young football talent in
EP23: Speed & Power: How to Build Faster, More Explosive Athletes with Jake Cohen
In this episode of the Feed the Cats Podcast, we sit down with Jake Cohen, a speed and performance coach and the founder of Jake Cohen Performance.Jake has coached collegiate track & field, including stops at Louisiana Tech and the University of Illinois, and brings a wealth of experience when it comes to developing faster, more powerful athletes.We dive deep into speed and power development,
EP22: Stop Training to Get Tired: Train for SPEED & POWER with Brian Kula
What if speed training—not conditioning, grinding, or simply getting tired—should be the foundation of athletic development?In this episode of Feed the Cats, we sit down with elite speed and performance coach Brian Kula to discuss speed development, maximal outputs, power, athleticism, and what it really takes to build high-performance athletes.Brian has trained some of the world's best athle
EP21: The Speed Revolution Changing High School Football with Coach Cale Sanders
What happens when a high school football program stops training like everyone else and puts speed first?Learn more about the Feed the Cats Academy powered by Universal Speed Rating:https://feedthecatsacademy.com/In this episode of Feed the Cats, we sit down with Coach Cale Sanders of Carlsbad High School in New Mexico to talk about the transformation of his football program after adopting a sprint
EP20: The Leadership Secrets Behind 70 Straight Wins & 5 State Championships with Steve Jones
Steve Jones was one of the most successful high school football coaches in America, leading Kimberly High School to 70 consecutive wins, five state championships, and a remarkable 129-9 record. But as you'll hear in this conversation, sustained success isn't about X's and O's—it's about building a championship culture through intentional leadership.- Link to The Twin Thiev
EP19: How to Develop Athletic Kids: Speed Training, Movement Skills & Multi-Sport Athletes with Jeremy Frisch
How do you develop athletic kids in today’s youth sports environment? In this episode, Jeremy Frisch joins the podcast to discuss youth speed training, movement skill development, multi-sport athletes, and long-term athletic development.Find more from Jeremy here: - https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_frisch17- https://x.com/JeremyFrischJeremy specializes in youth athletic development, strength &
EP18: Can You Teach Speed? Breaking the Biggest Myth in Sports with Dr. Dillon Martinez
What if speed isn’t genetic… and can actually be taught?In this episode, we sit down with Dillon Martinez, author of Breaking The Speed Barrier, to discuss the science and coaching methods behind real speed development.- Link to Dillon's book: https://amzn.to/3P4OPc8We dive into why most coaches struggle to teach speed effectively, the biggest mistakes in traditional conditioning programs, an
EP17: How to Combine Strength + Speed Training for Maximum Performance with Zac Goodman
In this episode of the Feed the Cats Podcast, I talk with strength and speed coach Zac Goodman about how to properly combine strength training and speed development for maximum performance. Too many athletes fall into the trap of doing too much—too much volume, too much conditioning, and not enough intent. Zac shares how the most effective programs focus on high intensity, maximum output, and full
EP16: How Alec Holler Helped Shape Feed the Cats (From Athlete to Championship Coach)
In this episode of the Feed the Cats Podcast, I sit down with my son Alec Holler to talk about his journey through sports and coaching.Alec shares his experiences as a high school athlete, his college years, and how those experiences ultimately shaped the coach he is today. Along the way, we discuss how his athletic career influenced the development of the Feed the Cats speed training philosophy.C
E15: The First School to Go ALL IN on Feed The Cats (K–12 Athletic Department Transformation)
What happens when an entire athletic department decides to prioritize speed, eliminate mindless conditioning, and pursue the disciplined pursuit of less?In this Feed The Cats Podcast episode, Bill Brindley, Tyler Thielges, and Brent Strickland share why Augusta Christian (Georgia) is becoming the first premier K–12 school to implement Feed The Cats principles across all sports and P.E. classes.Thi
E14: Training Game Speed, Acceleration & Why Speed Must Be the Priority with Tony Villani
In this episode, legendary speed coach Tony Villani joins the podcast to break down what truly matters regarding game speed.Tony has trained some of the world’s top athletes, including Travis Kelce, Randy Moss, Anquan Boldin, Jamal Lewis, and many more. His philosophy centers on making speed the priority, training with intent, and ensuring athletes are fresh when sprinting — principles that closel
EP13: How a State Champion Distance Coach Builds Complete Athletes with Andy Derks
What does it really take to build a championship distance program — and are miles enough?In this episode, I sit down with Andy Dirks, head cross country coach at Plainfield North, fresh off a state championship, to break down how he develops complete athletes, not just distance runners.We explore the parallels between distance training and speed development, including:Why sprinting still matters f
EP12: How Sprinting Changed Everything: The Birth of Feed the Cats with Brian Weiss
In this episode of the Feed the Cats Podcast, Coach Tony Holler sits down with Coach Brian Weiss — a standout 400m/800m runner from the 1999 Harrisburg championship team and now the head coach at Triad High School.Brian was part of the very first team to experience the Feed the Cats philosophy in action — when Coach Holler shifted from traditional high-mileage training to a focus on speed, recover
EP11: How Knees Over Toes Guy Builds Healthier, Faster & Stronger Athletes with Ben Patrick
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Patrick, a.k.a. Knees Over Toes Guy, whose training methods have taken the internet by storm. His mission is simple: less knee pain and more knee ability — with or without equipment.We dive into how Ben’s approach aligns with Feed the Cats Speed Training principles:- Avoiding overtraining to stay fresh and explosive- Building athletic skills that make you faste
EP10: What is Sprint-Based Football? How to Build Faster, Healthier Teams
What if football practice was shorter, faster, and more fun — and your team won more games because of it? In this solo episode, I break down Sprint-Based Football (SBF) — a speed-first, low-dosage approach to coaching that prioritizes performance over grinding and winning over outworking your opponents. We’ll cover:✅ Why traditional “conditioning-first” football is outdated✅ How speed training boo
EP9: Improving Speed & Athleticism Thru Sprint Mechanics with David Weck
In this episode, I sit down with David Weck, founder of The Weck Method and inventor of the world-famous BOSU Ball, to dive deep into sprint mechanics, speed development, and athletic performance.David shares his approach to movement and speed training, including:- Head Over Foot positioning- The Spinal Engine- Coiling mechanics for power and efficiency- How tools like Rope Flow, ProPulsers, and W
EP8: Inside Be Activated: The Muscle Activation Changing Sports with Douglas Heel
In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Heel, founder of Be Activated—the groundbreaking muscle activation system also known in the U.S. as RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset). Douglas explains how poor movement patterns and stress responses can block your body’s potential—and how simple activation techniques can instantly improve strength, speed, flexibility, and overall athletic performance. We
EP7: “Big Time” Exposes the Absurd Truth About College Sports with Author Rus Bradburd
What happens when a college sells its soul to survive? In this episode, we sit down with author Rus Bradburd to unpack his latest satirical novel, “Big Time” — a hilarious and biting commentary on the wild world of college athletics and higher education.- Link to his book, Big Time: https://amzn.to/44uoVSGSet at the fictional Coors State University — where beer companies fund the campus, professor
EP6: Coaching, Handles, Hoops Culture, & a Basketball Legacy with Rus Bradburd
In this first episode of a two-part series, the Feed the Cats Podcast welcomes Rus Bradburd—a former Division I basketball coach, world-class ball handler, and acclaimed author. Rus shares his incredible journey from growing up in Chicago Public Schools to becoming one of the top dribblers in the game and coaching at UTEP and New Mexico State.We dive into his transformation from coach to writer, e
EP5: Speed Training, Development, and Performance with Brian Kula
This video is a podcast on speed training and development. The podcast is with Brian Kula. Coach Kula has worked with thousands of athletes in his career as a track & field, sport performance and football coach. He has coached multiple National Champions, All-Americans, Gatorade Players of the Year and State Champions in a variety of sports. Kula has 26 years experience in the athletic develop
EP4: Revolutionary Speed & Power Training with NFL Star Adam Archuleta & Dan Fichter
In today’s podcast, former NFL Safety Adam Archuleta and the legendary Dan Fichter join me to break down the revolutionary speed, power, and explosiveness training that propelled Archuleta into the NFL. Archuleta trained under Jay Schroeder, using extreme and unconventional methods that helped him dominate the NFL Combine, leading to his first-round selection by the Rams. His legendary “Freak of
EP3: Powerlifting, Strength Training, and Speed with Dan John
This is all about speed and sprint training, proper workouts and overall, a new philosophy to coaching. This episode is a conversation with Dan John.Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games, and the Weight Pentathlon,
EP2: Improving Speed & Cognitive Performance: Feed the Cats Speed Training with Brent Strickland
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Brent Strickland to explore the "Feed the Cats" speed training method. We dive deep into how this unique approach not only enhances athletic performance but also impacts cognitive abilities. Brent shares insights on the data behind the method and how it proves measurable improvements in speed. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or curious abo
EP1: "Freak of Training" - Revolutionary Speed Training with Adam Archuleta
In today's podcast, I discuss the revolutionary speed training and development of Adam Archuleta, a formal NFL safety for the Rams, Cardinals, and Bears.Archuleta trained with Jay Schroeder to focus on speed and performance. Archuleta dominated the combine and was selected in the first round by the Rams. His unique training vaulted him into the NFL, where he spent 7 season at safety.Twitter:
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