Episode 1: Tony Holler—"Progressivism Is Patriotic
Truth In The Arena by Nate Huffstutter
Episode notes
Kicking off Episode 1 of the Truth In The Arena Podcast, longtime track coach and retired chemistry teacher Tony Holler speaks with host Nate Huffstutter about the intersection of coaching, personal values, and political beliefs.
Holler’s Feed the Cats model is based on “inarguable” valuable props, such as “Make practice the best part of a kid’s day” and “kids are good at what they like and obsessed with what they love.” In the conversation, Holler discusses how coaching transcends sports and serves as a platform for teaching life lessons and fostering community.
Holler shares insights on the importance of evolving perspectives, the challenges of navigating personal and professional identities, and the need for coaches to engage with political issues while maintaining their core values. As with the “inarguable” values of Feed The Ca ...