Not all Grips are Created Equal!
I think every coach's and athlete's goal is to set a new PR, and one way we all know to do that is by gripping up. It seems so simple,...
When Should you Grip Up?
Everyone knows that if you grip higher, you can jump higher, but how do you know if you should grip up? Often coaches and athletes will...
Where's the Analysis?
After watching the world championships this past week, it makes me wonder, where’s all the analysis? Why aren’t their people breaking...
Does Getting Inverted Matter?
Does getting inverted matter? Maybe. It all depends on how fast your jump is and whether you can get to the invert and start the turn...
You are not the Priority when Coaching
Coaching is a rewarding job that allows you to connect with so many people and change lives. The reward comes from knowing that you made...
Why you need more drills!
When I think back to when I first started coaching, one mistake I made was not using and implemented enough drills. The longer I coach...
Context is Key
Are straight pole drills are the best drills, and the key to jumping high. Maybe? It all depends on context. Are we discussing beginners,...
Frequency vs Volume
I often get asked how many times you should do a drill in practice, and the thing is there is no magic number of reps, and what I would...
Gymnastics is overrated for Pole Vaulters
I can already hear the haters, gymnastics drills translate to the pole vault so well, many great pole vaulters were former gymnasts,...
Is a Collapsed Bottom Arm a Big Deal?
It seems that no matter how high, or low, you vault all anyone comments on is whether or not your bottom arm is collapsed. Should you...
