Pole Vault Academy

Thursday night Tom and I drove over to Shawnee to work at Coach Mark Heard's Pole Vault Academy. Tom spoke to the kids about training and jumped in a exhibition for them. I had some great jumps I jumped over 17' a couple times and over 18' once. OBU has a great facility to jump and Coach Heard wants me to come over to train and jump there whenever I can.

Sooner State Games

Well once again I claimed a State Games Championship. I cleared 4.75 on my first attempt to win it all. Conditions weren't the best so i went right after the State games record and blew through my pole and didn't claim the record. But I am looking forward to the future, Joel and I talked and I have an 18' jump just waiting to happen. My practices have been awesome and I am just waiting for that right situation to pop one. Tim has helped me get my plant timing lined out and jumping on some huge poles. Stay tuned for THE BIG ONE.

Great Jumps Again

Well for the first time in a while I am happy and fired up about jumping. Joel and I have been going to Tim's on Tuesdays nights and Last Tuesday was a huge break through for me. I mean I was jumping close to 18' and on the biggest poles of my life. My run was perfect no energy was lost at take-off and i was flying. If only I did this a month ago. I can't wait till the next meet everyone says I will jump 18' again I sure hope so.

Its all Good

Well we love it here in Yukon, we have great friends here and a great training environment. I had a great practice session monday with Joel and workouts are going great too. I ordered new poles monday and I am looking forward to going with Joel, Wes and maybe Tom to Chanute in about a week. I think we will have a great time hope to see some of you this summer.

The End is Near

Well our time here in Arkansas is coming to an end. Tomorrow we are packing for the move to Yukon. I will try to jump in the Arkansas Twilight tomorrow, then we are hitting the road Saturday morning. Oklahoma has great things in store for us, such as great Friends like Joel and Wes, I will be going back to school, a good church In Life Church and closer to family. Arkansas was a learning experience and was good for us. But Arkansas wasn't for us. Well wish us luck and hope to see some of you around.

Meet Today

Well I had a solid week of training and jumping and I am looking forward to jumping tonight. I must say I do need some more poles but I will just have to wait. I feel as good as I ever have jumping and think some big things are going to happen when I get these new sticks. My push off is in the 40" range every jump and if I maintain that and get on these new poles that puts me over 18' which will make me happy for this year.
I want to thank some of the people helping me out this year.
Joel
Wes
Tim
Tom
Naps
Joe
Greg
Thanks Guys you helped me tons.

Weekend Off

Well decided to take the weekend off, to do a little training and a little packing. I will jump next weekend here in Arkansas my last meet before we move. I am looking forward to getting my new poles and jumping even higher. I recently jumped over 17' gripping 14'8" in practice. If I had a couple more poles I think i could easily be over 17' in a meet, dang adrenalin. So far I have made 9 attempts at 17' or higher Outdoors . My outdoor average is 5.o3 meters not bad for such a crappy indoor season. Joel and I have plans for a big summer and if we can get Wes rollin we are going to have a ton of fun this summer.