Mike Salera article (NJ)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:31 am
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Salera continues to set the mark
Thursday, April 13, 2006
After Mike Salera tied his school's indoor record in the pole vault a few months ago, Washington Township High boys track and field coach Rich Bostwick thought it was just a matter of time before Salera broke the outdoor mark.
It didn't take long.
Salera broke the school record on Tuesday with a vault of 13-feet, 7 1/4-inches in an impressive 80-60 victory over rival Lenape.
"We thought the first good day (weather-wise), he'd have a shot at the record," said Bostwick.
Salera struggled with nagging injuries to his quadriceps and hamstring a year ago. He now seems to have those pains under control.
"He never really had a chance to heal last year because he works so hard training," said Bostwick. "He just now is starting to get into really good shape. We're even using him as a sprinter and a hurdler in dual meets now to help us win."
Bostwick said that Salera's goal is to reach 15 feet. He believes the senior has a chance.
"Hopefully, he can be consistent in the 14-foot range and get to 14-6," said Bostwick. "But, I think on a really good day, he could get to 15 feet."
Salera continues to set the mark
Thursday, April 13, 2006
After Mike Salera tied his school's indoor record in the pole vault a few months ago, Washington Township High boys track and field coach Rich Bostwick thought it was just a matter of time before Salera broke the outdoor mark.
It didn't take long.
Salera broke the school record on Tuesday with a vault of 13-feet, 7 1/4-inches in an impressive 80-60 victory over rival Lenape.
"We thought the first good day (weather-wise), he'd have a shot at the record," said Bostwick.
Salera struggled with nagging injuries to his quadriceps and hamstring a year ago. He now seems to have those pains under control.
"He never really had a chance to heal last year because he works so hard training," said Bostwick. "He just now is starting to get into really good shape. We're even using him as a sprinter and a hurdler in dual meets now to help us win."
Bostwick said that Salera's goal is to reach 15 feet. He believes the senior has a chance.
"Hopefully, he can be consistent in the 14-foot range and get to 14-6," said Bostwick. "But, I think on a really good day, he could get to 15 feet."