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| + | This project sprang from discussions with high level US coaches, some international coaches and biomechanists, a trip to Formia to visit with Vitali Petrov, and a generous grant from St. John's School to pursue the mentoring of Petrov, Wolfgang Ritzdorf, Herbert Czingon, and others. In addition, Tom Tellez, Dan Pfaff, David Johnston, USATF Pole Vault Chair Greg Hull, and other American coaches have been instrumental in guiding this project. | ||
*Promote the development of coaching in the US and worldwide | *Promote the development of coaching in the US and worldwide | ||
*Facilitate communication of ideas among international coaches | *Facilitate communication of ideas among international coaches | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 14 April 2008
Contents
The Pole Vault Project
David Johnston's 6.20m Vault Diagram
Purpose of Project
This project sprang from discussions with high level US coaches, some international coaches and biomechanists, a trip to Formia to visit with Vitali Petrov, and a generous grant from St. John's School to pursue the mentoring of Petrov, Wolfgang Ritzdorf, Herbert Czingon, and others. In addition, Tom Tellez, Dan Pfaff, David Johnston, USATF Pole Vault Chair Greg Hull, and other American coaches have been instrumental in guiding this project.
- Promote the development of coaching in the US and worldwide
- Facilitate communication of ideas among international coaches
- Improve the basic understanding of mechanics, teaching, and learning among coaches of all levels
- Further develop constructive collaboration of coaches and sport scientists, especially biomechanists
- Develop efficient, fast tools that coaches and athletes can use to improve technical competency of vaulting
Structure
- Pole Vault Survey
- The Pole Vault Project website
- High Level International Coaches' Survey and US Coaches Survey are both posted here
- Pole Vault WIKI (this site!)
The Team
- Richie Mercado
- High School and Youth Pole Vaulters
Participation
- Any coaches may participate in building this site, but due to our school server rules, only our community may login directly
- Others may participate by emailing any of the team members and the information will be included in the appropriate place
- Note in email the Topic and specific location of the information
- Others may participate by emailing any of the team members and the information will be included in the appropriate place
- Anyone may also send links to valuable information, video clips, images, etc
- Anyone may send files containing information that can be posted on this website for all to view and download
- All must note that copyright laws must be followed strictly! Any copyrighted work must be used only with permission and properly cited!
