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...
Addressing the Real Problem with “Running Through” & The Pole Vault Pyramid
Every pole vaulter that has ever lived has ran through once in his/her life. Whether it is a once in a moon occurrence, or a persistent...
Hold Your Coach Accountable!
Hold your coaches to a high standard! I want to start this article by saying that there are lots of great coaches out there that have a...
What do Martial Arts Instructors, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and NASCAR Crew Chiefs have to
When thinking about what it takes to be a pole vault coach most only see what happens on meet days and even that is often confusing...
Early Season Training Cycle
Despite popular belief pole vaulters cannot train like sprinters. There have been many pole vaulters from my club who have gone on to...
How to Choose Exercises and Workouts for Pole Vaulters
In a previous article, “The Performance Equation” I touch upon the topic of how training and technique work together but I wanted to give...
Pole Speed and Speed of the Jump
Pole speed is how quickly an athlete’s pole passes through vertical. Pole speed is a very good indicator of how well you can translate...
Power in Performance:
Development of Functional Power in Fast-Twitch Athletic Events In the United States, track & field describes a variety of competitive...
How to get on a longer pole
How do I get on a longer pole? Many vaulters start off a new year trying to get on a longer pole. Most people believe that the only way...
How and Why to Measure your Push
What is push? Your push is how high above your grip you can clear. How can you figure this out? And why is this important? Well for...
