Pole vault is one of the world's most dynamic sports, requiring elite levels of sprinting, jumping, and gymnastics from athletes. Herbert Czingon has been coaching the event for decades as both German national coach and now Switzerland. He joins us on this week's podcast to talk about how his approach to planning for the complex event has changed over the years to better identify the individual needs of athletes, plus a discussion on the unique demands the sport requires from athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/11/hmmr-podcast-episode-179-throwstown-usa-with-john-frazier/

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