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...

Despite popular belief pole vaulters cannot train like sprinters. There have been many pole vaulters from my club who have gone on to...

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 is how quickly an athlete’s pole passes through vertical. Pole speed is a very good indicator of how well you can translate...

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...

Genetics + Strength/Fitness + Technique = Performance At Apex for years now we have always discussed the above equation. If you want a...