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EP17: How to Combine Strength + Speed Training for Maximum Performance with Zac Goodman
Mar 18, 2026
1h 21m 09s
EP16: How Alec Holler Helped Shape Feed the Cats (From Athlete to Championship Coach)
Mar 8, 2026
1h 10m 19s
E15: The First School to Go ALL IN on Feed The Cats (K–12 Athletic Department Transformation)
Feb 13, 2026
52m 24s
E14: Training Game Speed, Acceleration & Why Speed Must Be the Priority with Tony Villani
Feb 8, 2026
1h 18m 02s
EP13: How a State Champion Distance Coach Builds Complete Athletes with Andy Derks
Dec 28, 2025
1h 18m 23s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 3/18/26 | 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 recovery. We break down why strength training should mirror speed training principle... | 1h 21m 09s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | 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. Coach Tony Holler originally began searching for a better training experience for Alec when he w... | 1h 10m 19s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | 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. This isn’t just a football change. This is a complete athletic culture shift. We discuss: - Wh... | 52m 24s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | 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 closely align with Feed the Cats–style training. We dive deep into: - What game speed really means (... | 1h 18m 02s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | 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 for distance athletesHow strength training fits into a championship XC programMoving beyond “ju... | 1h 18m 23s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | 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, recovery, and max velocity. That season ended with a state title and marked a turning point in sprint-... | 1h 11m 02s | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | 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... | 50m 53s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | 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... | 1h 01m 31s | ||||||
| 8/17/25 | 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... | 53m 32s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | 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... | 1h 27m 50s | ||||||
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| 7/5/25 | 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... | 1h 02m 31s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | 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... | 36m 28s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | 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... | 1h 29m 23s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | 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... | 1h 34m 30s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | 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... | 1h 10m 28s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | 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... | 1h 06m 10s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | 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... | 1h 14m 13s | ||||||
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