One More Jump - By RISE Pole Vault

When a new vaulter walks into RISE, how do we decide what to work on first? In this minisode I walk through the framework we use with every athlete, from first-timers to elite vaulters: find the highest-value correction for the very next jump.

It comes from something my dad, the RISE Godfather, told athletes at his camps for over 30 years: “I’m looking to improve you by feet, not inches.”

What we cover:

• Why “straighten your trail leg” is almost never the right correction
• The foundation comes first: the right pole, the right grip, and the right start mark
• How athletes can PR by a foot or two in their first session without changing their technique
• The one skill I’d hand to every new coach
• After the foundation: the run, the transition to plant, and the takeoff
• Why anything unsafe jumps straight to the top of the list
• Climbing the correction ladder, and why getting from 19'0" to 19'3" is harder than getting from 7 to 11 feet

Whether you’re a coach trying to figure out what to say after a jump, or a vaulter stuck at the same height, start at the bottom of the ladder.

One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we’ve coached over 2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

Chapters

0:00 How we choose what to work on with a new athlete
1:21 “Improve you by feet, not inches”
3:45 Watching live vs. watching video
4:40 The problem with “straighten your trail leg”
5:40 Foundation first: pole, grip, and start mark
8:29 The RISE “magic dust”
9:27 The #1 skill for a new coach
10:50 Next workout: check the foundation, then the run
12:32 Anything unsafe jumps to the top of the list
13:57 The takeoff and drive phase
15:24 Climbing the correction ladder
16:49 When the best correction is “don’t vault today”
17:45 Why the top of the ladder is harder
18:15 The takeaway

How has the vault changed, both professionally and across college sports? Jake and Jeff dive into this topic and more on this episode of the One More Jump Podcast!

One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we've coached over 1.2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

Starting your first day in the vault? Jake Winder covers the essentials every beginner needs to know, from vault terminology and basic safety protocols to the mindset needed to learn, adapt, and succeed. Whether you’re new to the vault or someone who works with beginners, this episode provides a practical guide to getting off to the right start.

One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we've coached over 1.2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

It's been 20 years since I was a high school pole vaulter. I had a really successful career: a state championship, a 16'7" personal best, and a Division 1 scholarship. (Yes, I was that guy who told everyone he was "going D1." We'll get to that.) And there's still a whole list of things I'd change.

In the first-ever solo episode of One More Jump, I go back 20 years and walk through the nine things I wish I'd done differently in high school, from refreshing the Illinois state rankings ten times a day, to being afraid of the weight room, to kicking a folding chair in front of the whole crowd after losing state my senior year. Now that coaching high school vaulters is my career, these are the exact mistakes I watch talented kids make every season.

The nine things I'd change:

1. I wish I would've stayed in my lane and stopped comparing myself to everyone else
2. I wish I would've understood that no single workout or meet makes you or breaks you
3. I wish I would've controlled my emotions and, honestly, just shut my mouth
4. I wish I would've realized that more pain doesn't mean more progress
5. I wish I would've gotten in the weight room earlier
6. I wish I would've believed in my own way of jumping a little bit more
7. I wish I would've picked my college with my intuition instead of my pride
8. I wish I would've finished the race my senior year
9. I wish I was less of a vibe killer

If you're a young vaulter, take a minute after this one and ask which of these applies to you right now. And if you're a parent or a coach, you'll recognize somebody you know in here. Probably several somebodies.

One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we've coached over 1.2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

Whether you are a high school or college athlete, or you are a coach or parent to one, you are not going to want to miss this episode! Jeff Coover, former elite pole vaulter, and longstanding coach at Northern Iowa sat down and shared with us all the details, opinions, and advice he has for young athletes in this college environment. We hope you enjoy this episode of the One More Jump Podcast!

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Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!

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Two Aussie legends joined us for the podcast today! You guys are gonna love it. It’s always special when we get to sit down with athletes from around the world - hearing their unique perspective not only opens your eyes to different training styles and cultures, but it reminds us how connected the pole vault community really is.

Kurtis Marschall and Paul Burgess brought the energy, the laughs, and some incredible stories. These two are absolutely hilarious, cracking jokes the entire time while still dropping elite insight into the sport. From behind-the-scenes moments to career defining experiences, this episode is packed with content you won’t want to miss.

Thank you so much to our sponsors!!!PVR App - The future of pole rentals: If you are in the business of renting pole vaulting poles, you need to see what PVR can do for you! Check out the links below for more info and to see PVR in action.⁠PVR Website⁠: https://pv-rental.web.app/⁠PVR Instagram⁠:   / pvrapp  ⁠PVR Youtube⁠: ‪@PVRApp‬ Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-epi...Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!RISE Pole Vault is now selling all three major pole brands including UCS Spirit, Essx, and Pacer. Email in to [email protected] and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Talk about a combo. Katie Moon AND Brad Walker! From Olympic Gold Medals to World Championship wins, these two have done it all. We had an amazing opportunity to have Katie and Brad spend the weekend at RISE Pole Vault. We got to spend time together as Brad coached Katie through a workout, they both coached a camp for all the athletes, and we finished it off with an amazing podcast. You're gonna love this one!Thank you so much to Essx Vaulting Poles for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://ust-essx.com/ to find a dealer near you!Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!

It was such a pleasure having Molly Caudery on the podcast! She has been a star the last couple years and was an absolute pleasure to talk to. It's always amazing to hear from elites outside the US and to get their perspectives, but this one is next level. It's one you won't want to miss!Thank you so much to Essx Vaulting Poles for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://ust-essx.com/ to find a dealer near you!Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!

Wow have these two been blowing it up the last few years! Hana and Amanda give insight into their background, what it's like to experience such highs at such a young age, and how they go about competing at an elite level while in college. This is one you don’t want to miss!

Thank you so much to Essx Vaulting Poles for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://ust-essx.com/ to find a dealer near you!

Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!

Our very own Luke Winder, Coach and General Manager at Rise Pole Vault and recently retired elite pole vaulter, joins us on this episode of the One More Jump Podcast to share his incredible journey. From competing on the world stage at the 2022 World Championships to placing 6th at the 2024 Olympic Trials, Luke has seen it all. But his story is about more than just high heights—it’s about perseverance, the mentality needed to succeed, and embracing the highs and lows of the sport. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Rise Pole Vault process and how it shaped his approach to success. This is one you don’t want to miss!