jumpers in houston

[tsuflyngtiger18]

ill be attending tsu as a frshman this year, i jumped my senior year, back in may 2004, 14'6 and i was just wondering if anybody knew of any good places to jump, or any open meets, in tha houston area because i am from fort wayne indiana, and i am also lookin for a mentor or someone that can help me with my technique in the area.

[vaultmd]

I miss Houston. You'll find a friendly vaulting community there. The weather is another issue . . .

The pole vault coach at Rice U, David Butler, is from Fort Wayne. He is an excellent nationally-known coach and a cool guy. I am aware that there are some in Ft. Wayne that bad-mouth him, but don't believe any of it.

Also, TSU is just down the street from UH's Robertson Stadium. You might look into getting something going there if something doesn't already exist between your schools.

Go Houston Aeros

[dbwsportz]

Rice has all comers meets on Friday evenings through June. I heard they start up again in September. Dave Butler is usually there for the pole vault. My son and I have been vaulting once or twice a week at Clear Lake High School this summer. You can come vault with us if you would like.

[owlvaulter]

I would recommend going to Rice to vault. There are usually alot of people out there and Coach Butler knows what he is doing. You'll get some great help out at Rice.