Pole Vault Training Program
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this program is to increase the strengths of a pole vault athlete by focusing on physical, mental and technical proficiency. This 12 week program is designed to split proper training into three four week intervals to most effectively and properly physically prepare a high school pole vault athlete for competition level. The program is designed to last between 60-90 minutes per session not including warm up/ cool down and the time of pole vault drills varies by instructor. The program focuses more on the preparation in fitness level of strength, flexibility, cardio endurance, speed, body awareness and control.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is primarily focused on high school pole vault athletes. Seeing as they are participating in a school sport function, proper medical clearance, informed consent, and proper legality measures should be taken. Seeing as every athlete is different, it is important to identify the strengths and weaknesses of every athlete to properly adjust them to the program. Although this program is designed to target and strengthen all aspects of the event, minor changes may need to be adjusted by the coach/trainer to most effectively and safely make the program work. Please note that this program is an outline by design and can/should be altered to most effectively improve every athlete. Some athletes will be able to handle a more rigorous program than the next and drills, speed and acceleration of development must be substituted with some athletes to achieve the desired outcome.
EQUIPMENT
This program will require a track for sprint drills and to focus on running mechanics. Pole vault equipment will be needed for drills and practice. Equipme...
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...ry occurs and technique begins to decline as fatigue increases. Pole vault is all about technique and training and should not be tried where there is risk.
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