Dylan Spadacinni owner of Strength Speed + and also former high school pole vaulter and collegiate decathlete joins the podcast to discuss training at home at this time as well as how small business owners in the fitness industry can better serve and help their clients during this time. We also discuss the importance of having some strength and conditioning knowledge and experience as a pole vault coach.

It is a trying time for all of us with COVID-19 but hopefully this podcast helps to address some of the concerns that the pole vault community is having, and if we work together we will make it through this. Calvin Hartman describes his at home workouts that will keep you in shape if you are without a gym. Hang in there everyone!

Former member of Apex from 2015, Ahmad joins the podcast to explain how he not only convinced his mom to let him pole vault but also join the club. After listening to the pure joy and excitement Ahmad experienced pole vaulting everyone will want to try jumping!

The great Bubba Sparks joins the podcast and shares some of the amazing knowledge and wisdom he has picked up from being involved in the pole vault for 55 years! We discuss what causes run throughs, how to run practices and much more. This is a must listen!

Calvin joins the podcast and we discuss training plans. How do fit technical days and longer run days in your schedule? How do you manage CNS fatigue, not just muscular fatigue? We also discuss how to pick and choose exercises when you're crunched for time. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe!

On this Thanksgiving, Jake Winder joins the club and tells us about his journey through the pole vault. It is a true family affair for the Winders, and what pr's and national titles once did for Jake is now overshadowed by the joy and excitement of coaching his own club, Rise Athletics. What a great episode, and how appropriate during this holiday.

Doug Houser of Vertical Assault joins the podcast again. Doug and Branko discuss how things other than technique can help create a safe and successful club. They discuss the impact of culture, and promoting hard work over results alone. They also discuss the importance of competing on the runway but working together off the runway with other coaches, clubs, and programs to grow the sport outside of what already exists. How do we bring new people, young and old to our sport and how important club meets between various programs are to the growth of the sport. As always feel free to email us at [email protected] with and comments and questions. Also if you enjoy the podcast please subscribe!

The amazing Shawn Francis joins the podcast again and he talks about his inspiration for his book, The Pole Vault Tool Box. Five dollars from every book purchased, and actually anything purchased off of team-hoot.com, goes towards funding a pole vault club or program with $1,000 of pole vault equipment! I can't say enough good things about Shawn, his book, or his giving nature. Help out the pole vault community and pre order a copy today!

Jon Hammerschmidt of Minnesota joins the podcast to discuss his process of starting a club. We discuss ideas on how to get equipment and save money in the process, ways to market your club, and how to grow the sport. Keep this in mind pole vault peeps, you aren't really competing against other clubs, we are competing against other sports and activities for clients. Lets help each other show the world how amazing pole vaulting is!

The amazing Cam Josse joins the podcast and discusses how a strength and conditioning program can help you jump higher! Are you concerned about gaining weight when lifting, or getting hurt. A quality strength and conditioning program will not only get you faster, instead of bulky, but also help prevent injury! This is a can't miss episode if you plan on improving your jumping this year!