EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 59 MIN
#58 - Sprint-Based Football with Tony Holler
from The Coach Speak Pod · host Coach Bolton and Coach Martin
FOLLOW USCoach Speak Pod LinktreeJamie Bolton LinktreeDustin Martin LinktreeCOACH SPEAK MERCHSPONSORSRae Crowther Co.Pro Quick Draw: Exclusive 7-Day Free TrialTeamBuildr 30-Day Free Trial with promo code COACHSPEAKTeamBuildr Practice 30-Day Free Trial with promo code COACHSPEAKTsunami Bar SportsR4 Football System 10% off with code COACHSPEAKOptimum Grading 10% off with code COACHSPEAKGUEST SPEAKERCoach Tony Holler Feed the Cats LinktreeSUMMARYIn this conversation, Coach Tony Holler discusses his revolutionary approach to speed training in sports, particularly football, emphasizing the importance of a positive practice environment and the need to prioritize speed over traditional conditioning methods. He introduces the concept of 'Feed the Cats,' which focuses on training fast-twitch athletes with intent, reducing fatigue, and enhancing performance. Holler critiques the traditional conditioning model, highlighting its detrimental effects on athlete performance and injury rates. He advocates for a shift towards sprint-based training, emphasizing quality over quantity in practice and the significance of maximum intent in both speed training and game performance. In this conversation, the coaches discuss the importance of maximizing intent during practice, the benefits of sprint-based training, and the challenges of implementing new training methods in traditional coaching environments. They emphasize the need for data-driven decisions and the importance of persuasion in coaching. The discussion also covers the balance between strength training and speed training, and how changing conditions can affect sprinting performance.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Feed the Cats Philosophy02:53 The Shift from Traditional Conditioning05:57 Understanding the Disease of More08:55 The Impact of Fatigue on Performance12:06 The Importance of Speed in Football15:11 Rethinking Toughness in Practice17:55 The Role of Reps and Quality Training21:04 Maximizing Intent in Speed Training34:04 The Challenge of Game Time and Practice Intent35:22 Max Intent in Practice: Breaking Traditions36:10 The Importance of Sprint-Based Training39:35 The Impact of Speed Training on Performance41:32 Overcoming Resistance to Change in Coaching45:34 The Role of Data in Coaching Decisions49:34 Persuasion and Implementation of New Training Methods54:30 Changing Sprinting Conditions: Myths and Realities57:33 The Balance of Strength Training and Speed TrainingSUBMISSIONSHave a question you'd like to be answered on Coach Speak?Q&A Submission FormInterested in being a guest speaker on Coach Speak? Guest Speaker Submission Form
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