For the pole vault people
You picked a hard sport. We’ve compiled as many helpful resources as we can, alongside our social media and podcast, to educate and support the pole vault community.
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Spotting a technical flaw is not the same as coaching an athlete. Learn how RISE prioritizes safety, foundational setup, and the highest-value correction.
By Jake Winder
Jake Winder covers the lingo, mindset, practice etiquette, and safety habits every new pole vaulter should know before their first day.
By Jake Winder
A practical guide on when to rent vs. buy vaulting poles, how to build a school series, what poles to avoid, and how to choose a manufacturer.
By Jake Winder
Jake Winder outlines three steps for Midwestern pole vaulters navigating difficult spring weather: accept conditions, refocus on process goals, and execute with flexibility.
By Jake Winder
Answers to common pole vault recruiting questions: how scholarships work post-House settlement, height standards by division, official visits, and outreach tips.
By Jake Winder
Jake Winder outlines eight reasons to log pole vault workouts and meets, from tracking real progress to building a roadmap toward goals and preserving lessons for future athletes.
By Jake Winder
Six pole vault practice games: Ten in a Row, Team Ten in a Row, 30-Second Vaulting, Dead Head, Zone Vaulting, and Three-peat, with rules and coaching benefits.
By Jake Winder
Jake Winder reflects on nine mistakes from his state-champion high school pole vault career, from obsessing over rankings to skipping the weight room, and what he'd do differently.
By Jake Winder
Coach Tim Winder identifies seven competition anxiety triggers for pole vaulters—including tension, emotion, and outcome focus,and explains how to redirect nervous energy.
By Tim Winder
A coach-built guide for pole vaulters who want to manage competition anxiety and return their attention to the technical process.
By Tim Winder
