61. Jeff Coover

Lane Lohr just wrapped up a legendary coaching career at Washington University in St. Louis, and his last athlete went out with a national title. I wanted to sit down with him while it’s all still fresh.Lane grew up in Jackson, Missouri, went to Jan Johnson’s very first camp in 1979, and vaulted at Illinois under Jerry Clayton. He won a Big Ten title there and cleared 18 feet at NCAAs. After college he moved to Jonesboro to train with Earl Bell, helped build Earl’s facility, competed on the European circuit, and made two Olympic Trials before turning to coaching.What we cover:Going to Jan Johnson’s camp and jumping three sessions a day for a weekThe time he lost his shorts on the pit at NCAAs (yes, really)Training with Earl Bell, and the biggest lesson he took from Earl: the best thing a pole vaulter can do is pole vaultHow Wash U trained: 30 to 40 jumps a session from 6 and 8 steps, no drills, and “getting on the chart”Why there’s no reason to back up unless you also go to a bigger pole or a higher grip, and how he coached national champions from 12 stepsNumbering his poles like golf clubsRight pole, right grip, right runHis golden rule: never pass a bar that could win the meetFinding the next correction for elite vaulters, and why the pole tip has to be between your eyes and the boxThe story of how he made Mondo Duplantis his first pair of spikesOne More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we’ve coached over 2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

When a new vaulter walks into RISE, how do we decide what to work on first? In this minisode I walk through the framework we use with every athlete, from first-timers to elite vaulters: find the highest-value correction for the very next jump.It comes from something my dad, the RISE Godfather, told athletes at his camps for over 30 years: “I’m looking to improve you by feet, not inches.”What we cover:Why “straighten your trail leg” is almost never the right correctionThe foundation comes first: the right pole, the right grip, and the right start markHow athletes can PR by a foot or two in their first session without changing their techniqueThe one skill I’d hand to every new coachAfter the foundation: the run, the transition to plant, and the takeoffWhy anything unsafe jumps straight to the top of the listClimbing the correction ladder, and why getting from 19'0" to 19'3" is harder than getting from 7 to 11 feetWhether you’re a coach trying to figure out what to say after a jump, or a vaulter stuck at the same height, start at the bottom of the ladder.One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we’ve coached over 2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.Chapters0:00 How we choose what to work on with a new athlete1:21 “Improve you by feet, not inches”3:45 Watching live vs. watching video4:40 The problem with “straighten your trail leg”5:40 Foundation first: pole, grip, and start mark8:29 The RISE “magic dust”9:27 The #1 skill for a new coach10:50 Next workout: check the foundation, then the run12:32 Anything unsafe jumps to the top of the list13:57 The takeoff and drive phase15:24 Climbing the correction ladder16:49 When the best correction is “don’t vault today”17:45 Why the top of the ladder is harder18:15 The takeaway

How has the vault changed, both professionally and across college sports? Jake and Jeff dive into this topic and more on this episode of the One More Jump Podcast!One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we've coached over 1.2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

Starting your first day in the vault? Jake Winder covers the essentials every beginner needs to know, from vault terminology and basic safety protocols to the mindset needed to learn, adapt, and succeed. Whether you’re new to the vault or someone who works with beginners, this episode provides a practical guide to getting off to the right start.One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we've coached over 1.2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

It's been 20 years since I was a high school pole vaulter. I had a really successful career: a state championship, a 16'7" personal best, and a Division 1 scholarship. (Yes, I was that guy who told everyone he was "going D1." We'll get to that.) And there's still a whole list of things I'd change.In the first-ever solo episode of One More Jump, I go back 20 years and walk through the nine things I wish I'd done differently in high school, from refreshing the Illinois state rankings ten times a day, to being afraid of the weight room, to kicking a folding chair in front of the whole crowd after losing state my senior year. Now that coaching high school vaulters is my career, these are the exact mistakes I watch talented kids make every season.The nine things I'd change:I wish I would've stayed in my lane and stopped comparing myself to everyone elseI wish I would've understood that no single workout or meet makes you or breaks youI wish I would've controlled my emotions and, honestly, just shut my mouthI wish I would've realized that more pain doesn't mean more progressI wish I would've gotten in the weight room earlierI wish I would've believed in my own way of jumping a little bit moreI wish I would've picked my college with my intuition instead of my prideI wish I would've finished the race my senior yearI wish I was less of a vibe killerIf you're a young vaulter, take a minute after this one and ask which of these applies to you right now. And if you're a parent or a coach, you'll recognize somebody you know in here. Probably several somebodies.One More Jump is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault in Joliet, Illinois, where we've coached over 1.2 million vaults and counting, for everyone from kids picking up a pole for the first time to Olympic Trials finalists. We keep vaulters across the country on the right pole through our nationwide pole rental program, and we sell pole vault and track and field equipment too. Training, rentals, and gear at risepolevault.com.

Whether you are a high school or college athlete, or you are a coach or parent to one, you are not going to want to miss this episode! Jeff Coover, former elite pole vaulter, and longstanding coach at Northern Iowa sat down and shared with us all the details, opinions, and advice he has for young athletes in this college environment. We hope you enjoy this episode of the One More Jump Podcast!Thanks to our sponsors!PVR App - The future of pole rentals: If you are in the business of renting pole vaulting poles, you need to see what PVR can do for you! Check out the links below for more info and to see PVR in action.⁠PVR Website⁠: https://pv-rental.web.app/⁠PVR Instagram⁠: @pvrapp ⁠PVR Youtube⁠: ‪@PVRApp‬ Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!RISE Pole Vault is now selling all three major pole brands including UCS Spirit, Essx, and Pacer. Email in to [email protected] and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Two Aussie legends joined us for the podcast today! You guys are gonna love it. It’s always special when we get to sit down with athletes from around the world - hearing their unique perspective not only opens your eyes to different training styles and cultures, but it reminds us how connected the pole vault community really is. Kurtis Marschall and Paul Burgess brought the energy, the laughs, and some incredible stories. These two are absolutely hilarious, cracking jokes the entire time while still dropping elite insight into the sport. From behind-the-scenes moments to career defining experiences, this episode is packed with content you won’t want to miss.Thank you so much to our sponsors!!!PVR App - The future of pole rentals: If you are in the business of renting pole vaulting poles, you need to see what PVR can do for you! Check out the links below for more info and to see PVR in action.⁠PVR Website⁠: https://pv-rental.web.app/⁠PVR Instagram⁠:   / pvrapp  ⁠PVR Youtube⁠: ‪@PVRApp‬ Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-epi...Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!RISE Pole Vault is now selling all three major pole brands including UCS Spirit, Essx, and Pacer. Email in to [email protected] and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Talk about a combo. Katie Moon AND Brad Walker! From Olympic Gold Medals to World Championship wins, these two have done it all. We had an amazing opportunity to have Katie and Brad spend the weekend at RISE Pole Vault. We got to spend time together as Brad coached Katie through a workout, they both coached a camp for all the athletes, and we finished it off with an amazing podcast. You're gonna love this one!Thank you so much to Essx Vaulting Poles for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://ust-essx.com/ to find a dealer near you!Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!

It was such a pleasure having Molly Caudery on the podcast! She has been a star the last couple years and was an absolute pleasure to talk to. It's always amazing to hear from elites outside the US and to get their perspectives, but this one is next level. It's one you won't want to miss!Thank you so much to Essx Vaulting Poles for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://ust-essx.com/ to find a dealer near you!Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!

Wow have these two been blowing it up the last few years! Hana and Amanda give insight into their background, what it's like to experience such highs at such a young age, and how they go about competing at an elite level while in college. This is one you don’t want to miss!Thank you so much to Essx Vaulting Poles for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://ust-essx.com/ to find a dealer near you!Want to help support the One More Jump Podcast? Click the link below to become an episode sponsor!https://www.risepolevault.com/omj-episode-sponsorship/Visit ⁠https://www.risepolevault.com/⁠ for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to take a vaulting class or compete in a competition at our the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services ranging from pole vault business consulting to virtual coaching in the vault, risepolevault.com has got your covered!