Feed the Cats Podcast

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Coach Tony Holler

12 episodes

1 week ago

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, recovery, and max velocity. That season ended with a state title and marked a turning point in sprint-...

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Episodes (12/12)

Feed the Cats Podcast

EP12: How Sprinting Changed Everything: The Birth of Feed the Cats with Brian Weiss

1 week ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 faster, stronger, and healthier - Training smart to extend your career and performance Whether yo...

2 months ago

50 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 We’ll cover: ✅ Why traditional “conditioning-first” football is outdated ✅ How speed training boosts performance, health, and durability ✅ The role of max velocity in making athlet...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 Weighted Vests enhance athletic performance Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someon...

2 months ago

53 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 discuss: 🔹 What is Be Activated / RPR? 🔹 How to reset your nervous system...

4 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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/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...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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, explore how his experiences on and off the court shaped his voice, and hear stories from his imp...

4 months ago

36 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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, an event in which he holds the American record. Dan spends his work life blending weekly works...

4 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 development of athletes at all levels from youth to professional. He has been certified as a Strength an...

4 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 Training” video showcased his insane workouts, which set a new standard for athletic devel...

4 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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 about the science of training, this episode has valuable takeaways for everyone! Contact Brent Strickland h...

4 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Feed the Cats Podcast

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: @pntrack Instagram: Coach Tony Holler TikTok: Coach Tony Holler Feed the Cats is a revoluti...

4 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes