Suhr's On Camera Interview

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Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby xpvjumper » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:36 am

I am happy to announce that I was able to interview with World Class pole vault coach Rick Suhr. He answered all my questions and a couple that were asked here on pv power. The whole experience was fantastic! Rick was incredibly insightful and I can't wait to return. Thank you so much Rick and Jenn for allowing me some great insight into your world.

I've posted the interview on YouTube, there are 2 parts, click the links here to watch:

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTxraacB ... detailpage

Part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuBF0WRb ... detailpage

I hope you enjoy :)

Also available on Flotrack.com:

Part 1- <iframe title="Rick Suhr Interview Part 1" width="480" height="270" src="http://www.flotrack.org/embed/MTU0NDg1NDE4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="http://www.flotrack.org/video/485418-Rick-Suhr-Interview-Part-1">Watch more videos on Flotrack</a></p>

Part2- <iframe title="Rick Suhr Interview Part 2" width="480" height="270" src="http://www.flotrack.org/embed/NjYyNDg1NDIx" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="http://www.flotrack.org/video/485421-Rick-Suhr-Interview-Part-2">Watch more videos on Flotrack</a></p>

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Re: Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby hiphipjorge » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:53 pm

dmiles has been ranked top 5 in the world for the last 3 years...just saying. Last checked, he was an American.

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Re: Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby VaultLove » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:53 pm

D Miles in a nutshell>
Top-five world ranking each of past three years, and six of last eight.
Ranked No. 1 in the U.S.



hiphipjorge wrote:dmiles has been ranked top 5 in the world for the last 3 years...just saying. Last checked, he was an American.

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Re: Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby VaultPurple » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:18 pm

top 3 vaulter every year.. how do you do it?


... i think coaching probably the most athletic woman to ever pick up a pole probably has to help a little...

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Re: Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby KLocke » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:46 pm

Good points during interview. I think healthy Brad Walker is shizzle

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Re: Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby xpvjumper » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:52 am

I was simply addressing one of the biggest topics on chatlines right now (especially in the previous question on this board "Worst indoor season ever ?") which is the question why our American Men have been weak this year, so I asked Coach Suhr his opinion on issue and he disagreed and defended the American Men.

His exact quotes were "I don't think that our American men are not jumping well"

"We have some young guys with great promise right now"

"These guys are taking a hit that they don't really deserve"

One of the greatest things that I feel can be drawn throughout the entire interview is Suhr's most valuable quote - "Maybe were criticizing the very avenue that can get us there"

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Re: Suhr's On Camera Interview

Unread postby VaultLove » Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:58 pm

I think one young guy will make Daegu team. I will possibly go in this order:

Walker
Miles
Roth
Hollis
Scott
Whitt


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