Feed the Cats: The Revolution Starts Now with Tony Holler

by Sprint Based Football

Description

The "Feed the Cats: The Revolution Starts" lecture is a transformative approach to training in sports, particularly focusing on sprints in football. This course advocates for a radical shift from traditional, volume-heavy training methods to a more efficient and athlete-centered regimen. The core philosophy, developed by the innovative coach Tony Holler, emphasizes quality over quantity, prioritizing high-intensity, short-duration sprints to optimize performance without causing burnout. By "feeding the cats," a metaphor for nurturing and encouraging sprinters, this course aims to develop faster, more explosive athletes through scientifically-backed methods that challenge conventional training norms.

Throughout the course, participants will delve into the practical application of the "Feed the Cats" methodology, exploring various aspects such as workout design, recovery strategies, and motivational techniques. Real-life anecdotes, like the inspiring story of Holler's father and his influential coach, illustrate the profound impact of encouragement and personalized coaching on an athlete's success. This revolutionary approach not only aims to enhance athletic performance but also seeks to instill a lifelong passion for running and sports in young athletes.

Lessons

1 The Evolution of Coaching Philosophy Free 6:22 2 A New Approach to Coaching: Prioritizing Performance and Well-being 3:51 3 Overcoming Traditional Biases in Football Coaching 4:06 4 The Reluctance to Change in Football Coaching 6:54 5 Prioritizing Joy and Speed in Athletic Training 5:41 6 Building Apex Predators: Enhancing Athleticism Through Speed, Strength, and Explosiveness 4:50 7 The Principle of Hormesis: Balancing Training and Recovery 4:48 8 Prioritizing Training and Mental Well-being 5:01 9 Importance of Sprinting and Speed in Athletic Training 3:44 10 Microdosing Speed and X-Factor Workouts 3:36 11 "Stop Doing Things That Make You Slow": Embrace Effective Training Methods 1:47 12 The Power of Encouragement 7:43

The Coach

Sprint Based Football

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• Track coach at Plainfield North High School
• Retired chemistry teacher with 38 years of classroom experience
• 43 years of coaching experience in football, basketball, and track
• Member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame
• Co-director of Track Football Consortium with Chris Korfist
• Creator of "Feed the Cats" methodology in 1999
• Son of 47-year basketball coach Don Holler
• Father of Alec Holler (Edwardsville H.S.) and Quinn Holler (Andrew H.S.), both successful coaches
• Consulted with New York Yankees and several college lacrosse teams (Princeton, Georgetown, Penn, Arizona State, Northwestern)
• Presented in 22 states and conducted five full-day workshops overseas (four in England, one in Dublin, Ireland)
• Presenter at football and lacrosse clinics
• Hosted three Feed the Cats Seminars with nine hours of instruction each over 24 hours
• #1 best-selling Feed the Cats DVD for Championship Productions in all sports in 2018
• Continued success with content on CoachTube, breaking sales records

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