From “Rising Star” to Global Level: long term development in the pole vault

Management and organization of training sessions from youth levels all the way up to élite. How to take a young talent to become a world-class professional.

Pole vault technique classification and performance determinant associated

The importance of data and measurements as an instrument for coaches to lead athletes to growth

Elements of gymnastics essential for pole vaulting

The role of artistic gymnastics in the growth of a pole vault athlete, after all how can we ask pole vaulters to reproduce the jumping movement if they’re not able to do it without a pole?

Ideomotor training in pole vaulting with motor imagery techniques

The study the effectiveness of tackling technical issues outside the jumping sessions. How making drawings or doing visualization exercises of technical aspects could help to improve jump technique.

The active pole drop, lost art of the pole vault

From 6 years to 6 meters: it is a long way to the top

Everything it takes to raise an athlete into being a champion, the long way from being a child to become a champion. Examples of training planning by Vitaly Petrov. 

How to make a pole and how to choose the most suitable

The importance of acknowledging poles and their specific characteristics in order to achieve high results. Discover how pole are built and measured, the different designs and material, and many other “secrets”.

Closing speech 

Let’s go to dinner!