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Attig leaping over to BV North

Nebraska vaulting coach wanted to return to high school track

By DAMON SMITH The Kansas City Star

Blue Valley North didn't have a Kansas state champion in the pole vault this spring, but don't be surprised if it does in coming track seasons.

BV North athletic director Mickie Pemberton confirmed Friday that pole vault coaching guru and University of Nebraska assistant track coach Rick Attig, 52, will take over the boys and girls track programs at the school.

“I guess you could say there's a bit of an advantage in that event,â€Â

Ouch. Hmmm, so he goes to HS 5-6 years early than he was planning. Sounds like the working conditions at Nebraska may have played a role in this.

wow! that's a shocker! I feel bad for the vaulters!

ya tell me about it.... we didnt even see it coming... but we all happy for the Coach its what makes him happy and whats hes always wanted to do. We wish him the best of luck and we will miss him like hell. Any body know of coaches looking for a new job???

well its good to have another good high school coach acuse there really isnt enough of them

Dang, Ray can't catch a break. SIU coach goes away then a year later... coach Attig...

I am available to coach for a small fee I am sure nebraska can cover it though.

any word on a new coach being hired?

no word yet, all all we know is there are alot of applicants for the job, and the vaulters have been promised to be in on the decision, and get to talk to the finalists for the job. Hard part is rick was just as good of a multi's coach as he was a vault coach. Big shoes to fill!!!

ya, that it sounds like he will be a difficult person to replace..

ALSO... that is awesome that the vaulters get to have a 'say-so' in hiring a new coach... Thats refreshing to hear that at such a big program the athletes' voice have some clout!