Usa Football Coach And Coordinator Podcast

On this episode of Sprint Based Football, presented by Titan Sports, Tony Holler is joined by Monte Sparkman for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of sprint-based football and modern athletic training. Monte Sparkman is an Athletic Performance / Strength Science Coach at Haltom High School (TX). The two discuss how social media, particularly Twitter—has transformed the way coaches connect, share ideas, and build meaningful professional networks. They also explore the resurgence of sprint-based football in Texas and how strong culture, clear communication, and accountability are essential to athlete development. Throughout the episode, Holler and Sparkman dive into the role of metrics and technology in coaching, highlighting why speed, vertical jump, and movement quality are key indicators of both performance and athlete health. They examine the balance between strength training and speed development, highlighting that sprinting not only enhances performance but also plays a critical role in inju