2009 High School All Americans Track & Field News

[kev44000]

Men

1 Jack Whitt 18.00 1/4 2008 also
2 Chase Cooper 17.04 3/4
3 Sam Ewing 17.00 3/4
4 Jared Hippler 16.06
5 Mick Viken 16.00


Women

1 Shade Weygandt 14.00 2008 also
2 Ellie McCardwell 13.06 1/4
3 Morgan LeLeux 13.02 1/2 2008 also
4 Rachel Fisher 13.03
5 Kortney Ross 13.04

[starkey480]

how do you become an all american high school vaulter?

[kev44000]

how do you become an all american high school vaulter?

Jump high and go to some of the National meets. Nike, Great Southwest, Golden South, Golden West, USA jrs, JO"s Track and Field News is a great source for that kind of info.

[KirkB]

how do you become an all american high school vaulter?

Jump 17 at the Summit.

Kirk

[rainbowgirl28]

how do you become an all american high school vaulter?

Jump 17 at the Summit.

Kirk

If that was the only good meet you had all year, that wouldn't get it. You'd have to at least win state and competing in at least one of the national-type meets listed above helps. Heights cleared is a factor, but performances in big meets is a bigger factor.

[starkey480]

ok thank you. and 17 at the summit ha that would be a lofty goal for a sophomore.... haha

[KirkB]

ok thank you. and 17 at the summit ha that would be a lofty goal for a sophomore.... haha

OK then ... I'll give you 3 chances. That's why not many sophs make All-American!

Kirk

[starkey480]

ya unfortunately it takes a little more than a year of vaulting to jump 17' indoors but thats ok... next year i will get it!

[tsorenson]

It's too bad that many athletes (and their coaches) alter their training periodization in order to jump well at Reno...not the greatest idea considering how early in the year the event is held. Sure, it'd be nice to clear 17' at Reno, but how would you be jumping in June, when it counts?

I admire coaches and athletes who resist this temptation to "train for Reno," especially considering the prominance of the event, and the importance placed on jumping high there. Instead of everyone jumping for maximum height, maybe they should have "short run" competitions at Reno? I'm sure these issues have been discussed before, and I'm equally sure that some people would disagree with this idea. Maybe some advanced vaulters have no problem jumping from a long run anytime of the year, but many young athletes lose ground on technique when the run goes back too early in the season.

I'd be more impressed with coaches/athletes who come out and jump from 5 or 6 with a big push this time of year, personally.

Interested to hear others' thoughts on this issue

Tom

[starkey480]

in my opinion it depends on the person. For me i can move back to long run anytime i want and not have a problem. i practice from short run most of the time in this time of year but when things like reno come up i can move back if i want. And what i am doing is still doing all of my physical training this month im just going to make sure im rested the week before. would you consider that training for reno?

[tsorenson]

Starkey480,
That sounds pretty kosher, as long as your technique stays sound from your long run, and you don't suffer from any injuries that might be aggravated by pushing it early. Often bad habits creep back into the vault when moving the run back, especially for those who are relatively inexperienced and are trying to make major changes in technique. This time of year I've always thought is better to get lots of technique repetitions from a shorter run, until the athlete is very consistent, then move back one step at a time, transferring the improved technique. Of course, there are certainly exceptions to every rule.
Also, for more experienced vaulters, a seven step approach might be considered a "short run" if they jump from nine outdoors.
Something tells me you are not lacking in the coaching department, so I'm sure you have a good handle on all these issues.
good luck, train hard
Tom

[starkey480]

i am defiantly a believer on LOTS of short run jumping, it changed my whole jump around but i get what you are saying with how technique flaws could creep back in.. i also think it is important though to practice long run because the overall jump is the same between short and long runs, but you need to master timing on long run as well as short run. and i would certainly hope im not lacking in the coaching department! hahahaha dean starkey is my coach!