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Im going to Alfred University for football and track. They have a 14-15' vaulter there, so even if the coach isn't that great I will still have some guidance.

Thanks for your advice everyone. I'm not sure there's that much I can do this season as its almost over, but next year in college I can work on the things everyone suggested.

Thanks for commenting, ESSX. I'm 6'1'' 180lbs. This 15-75 is the biggest pole my school had and it's the only one I wasn't blowing through. My PR is actually 13-6, and I cleared that holding down at about 13'10'' on this same pole. I know I have horrible efficiency, but I have only been vaulting for...

While we're here, how did my vault look until the pole exploded? This is actually the first time I ever taped myself vaulting.

Well here it is, my first pole break while attempting 14 feet. The pole was a 15' 175 Spirit. I was holding at the top, right below the pink stripe, the highest high school allows. The pole broke into four even pieces with clean breaks for the most part. I was fine and got right up after the break. ...

Cool, I heard good things about Brockport as well. They have a solid football program too so maybe that might be my best choice.

I come in at 7'6''. I usually get at least 12''. Yeah Its stupid, but we dont have anywhere to practice so I gotta use these indoor meets to practice when I can.

I live in central NY and I would say its around 10 feet. There isnt much vaulting in my area.

Dempsey goes to a public high school right? It looks like all the good vaulters in NY are prep schooled so they dont go to states. Also I belong on that list with a 12'6''. I dont know what meets he's been at so far this season, but my bet is on Mike Dempsey without a doubt. Count on some 16+ jumps ...

Yeah I'm not sure what his story is, but he said he worked with the Ithaca vaulters in the past. Regardless it was the first day I really ever had a coach. Cooleo111 wrote: And what coach from Ithaca College would that be?? Catterson, you know him? Actually I know OF him, never actually met the guy....

LOL he goes to college there. So where are you playing football in college now?? thats sweet dude. A lot of coaches have been coming to my school to visit me and I've been getting phone calls too. I haven't decided where I'm playing yet, but it's going to be one of these schools: St. Lawrence Brock...

Cooleo111 wrote:And what coach from Ithaca College would that be??

Catterson, you know him?