UCS

Clinic Structure / Breakout Groups
The Athletes, Coaches, and Parents are divided into the following categories: Beginners - High School - College - Open - Masters - Coaches - Parents. By taking a grass roots approach to the conceptual development of safe, modern pole vaulting, the activities, drills, and participation groups are specifically set up for all beginner and high school athletes according to their ability level. This structure provides a "learn by doing" environment overseen by National Pole Vault Development Staff Members. Lectures and breakout sessions promote and encourage discussions specifically for all college, open and masters athletes, coaches as well as separate sessions specific for parents.


Activities for Beginners / High School Boys / High School Girls
Beginners - High School Boys - High School Girls: Are broken up into smaller activity groups according to ability. These groups of 15 to 20 are led by National Staff Members through vault exercise, drills, and discussion to create a fun "learn by doing" environment.








Lectures for Coaches / College and Masters Athletes / Parents
Coaches / College and Masters Athletes: Lectures led by leading National and International Coaches address many challenging issues in the development of maturing athletes and encourage questions and discussion form the athletes. We encourage an open forum and discussion to advance the development of more experienced athletes. Each year the Summit focuses on a few related topics to cover in these breakout sessions. Some of these topics include; the importance of vaulting and training safely, technical training concepts (speed, strength, and gymnastic development), psychological development (mental preparation, stress management, focus, etc.), as well as many others.

Parents: Attend their own lectures addressing how to relate to your growing athlete and managing the success and safety of pole vaulting. Parents are invited to watch the afternoon learn by doing sessions from the stands in the Events Center.