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Author: Coach Tony Holler

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When Tony Holler’s name is mentioned, SPEED is the subject… maximum velocity sprinting. 

Tony Holler is a track coach, most recently the head coach at Plainfield North H.S. Tony retired from teaching chemistry after 38 years in the classroom and has 44 years of coaching experience (football, basketball, and track). Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary "Feed the Cats" in 1999.

Tony Holler is the son of 47-year high school and college basketball coach Don Holler. Tony is the father of four, including two successful coaches, Alec Holler (Edwardsville H.S.) and Quinn Holler (Andrew H.S.). 

Tony Holler has diversified his “Feed the Cats'' message for all sports and the classroom. Tony has consulted with the New York Yankees who started feeding the cats in their 2022 spring training. He’s also consulted with college lacrosse (Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Penn, Arizona State, and Northwestern). Princeton made the NCAA Final Four in 2022 for the first time in 18 years with the battle cry of “Feed the Tigers''. 

Hundreds of high school football teams now use a FTC approach (also known as “Sprint-Based Football”). At least 12 states have football teams who have won state championships by prioritizing speed over conditioning. Tony also has a Sprint-Based Football Podcast. 

Tony Holler has presented his content in 30 different states. In addition, he’s done multiple presentations in England, Ireland, and France. Tony is also a frequent presenter at football and lacrosse clinics. In the past year, he's delivered two presentations on "Coaching the Classroom" for teachers. 

Tony has done several Feed the Cats Seminars which include nine hours of instruction over a 24-hour period. FTC Seminars are usually a one-man clinic. 

Tony Holler’s Feed the Cats DVD was the #1 best-seller for Championship Production for ALL SPORTS in 2018. It has been the #1 best-seller from 2018 to 2025 in the track and field category. 

Holler’s most recent content can be found at CoachTube, where he is #2 in sales, all sports, all time. 

Tony Holler was named as a “Prime Nine Speaker” by Glazier Football Clinics. 

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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 faster, stronger, and healthier - Training smart to extend your career and performance Whether yo...
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 boosts performance, health, and durability ✅ The role of max velocity in making athlet...
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 Weighted Vests enhance athletic performance Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someon...
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 discuss: 🔹 What is Be Activated / RPR? 🔹 How to reset your nervous system...
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/44uoVSG Set at the fictional Coors State University — where beer companies fund the campus, professors moonlight as cops, and the history department sells popcorn — Big Time paints a screwball b...
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, explore how his experiences on and off the court shaped his voice, and hear stories from his imp...
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 development of athletes at all levels from youth to professional. He has been certified as a Strength an...
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 Training” video showcased his insane workouts, which set a new standard for athletic devel...
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, an event in which he holds the American record. Dan spends his work life blending weekly works...
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 about the science of training, this episode has valuable takeaways for everyone! Contact Brent Strickland h...
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: @pntrack Instagram: Coach Tony Holler TikTok: Coach Tony Holler Feed the Cats is a revoluti...
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