SKYSYSTEMS I by Jan Johnson  Essential fundamental technique systems for vaulters, coaches, and parents.  Two hours.

SKYSYSTEMS II by Jan Johnson  Fundamental and advanced training system for the pole vault.  Two hours.

25 Tips and Drills for Teaching the Pole Vault with Pat Licari, University of Washington Jumps Coach  In this comprehensive Tips & Drills DVD, Coach Licari presents 25 teaching tools for coaching the pole vault. Licari believes that a successful vault begins with proper pole carry and approach. The standing tip drop and the marching pole carry are excellent fundamental drills that are taught and demonstrated. The initial steps are developed with the mini hurdle pole run drill. Sled pulling conditions the athlete and works on the driving and pushing action. Licari next details the proper pole carry position by showing hand and shoulder position. He then shares the three-step plant and breaks down each step culminating in the pole at its highest position above the head. Planting the pole is taught through the marching plant drill followed by the three-step approach drill to execute a proper pole plant. Long jumping is part of the short pole drill with an emphasis on the leg action and the take off mechanics. Licari's "over the tip" exercise, assists the vaulter to accurately determine the position of the hands on the pole. Power comes from the chest drive and Licari shares several drills to increase strength when the pole is planted. The stall technique is used in drill work to emphasize high hands and chest drive. Using rings, the athlete works on the rock back motion and quarter turn. He finishes with horizontal vaults and the short run vault drills.  41 minutes. 2007.

Coaching High School Pole Vaulters with Will Freeman, Grinnell College Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach; former Chairman of USA Track & Field Coaching Education Will Freeman leaves "no stone unturned" in this comprehensive DVD for teaching and coaching high school vaulters. Freeman provides excellent instruction and insight into many critical areas: What to look for in a vaulter, the technical breakdown of the pole vault, coaching tips to assist the beginning vaulter, a step-by-step drill progression for teaching fundamental and advanced skills, and common errors and corrections. He also demonstrates numerous training drills that incorporate hurdles, medicine balls, multi-jumps and vault-specific skills. In addition, Freeman provides a seasonal training plan, weekly and daily training breakdowns, and workout samples. This presentation can be used as your personal "pole vault resource center" for creating a training plan for successful pole vaulting! 90 minutes. 2006.

Techniques and Drills for Teaching the Pole Vault  with Rick Suhr, Suhr Sports; coached the 2004 (boys) and 2005 (girls) Indoor National HS pole vault champions Coach Suhr has developed a unique and successful style of vaulting demands that his vaulters jump a very disciplined and regimented style (he credits the adverse weather conditions in upstate NY and poor runways). He begins with five fundamental take-off drills. These drills are the foundation of Suhr's vaulters - regardless of ability. These drills start close to the mat and slowly work back along the runway. These drills help with grip, staying upright when approaching the bar and planting the pole. The next phase is a group of up-top drills. Short stick drills are used prior to a meet to develop good hand positioning and the 180ø turn. Backward roll-extension develops upper body strength and allows the athlete to clear the head and chest. The pole, run, and carry drill teaches vaulters to run tall and plant the pole properly. Suhr highlights three phases of short run vaulting and illustrates each. Four National Champions, including 3x National Champion Jenn Stuczynski, provide the demonstrations for this incredible presentation. 34 minutes. 2007.

Pole Vault (Errors & Corrections)  with Rick Attig, University of Nebraska Coach Attig has selected some of the most common errors that stall the progress of a pole vaulter. Each demonstration of an error is followed by drills that will help to correct the error. Footage of examples is from jr. high, high school, and college level vaulters.  1997. 46 minutes.

Progressions for Coaching the Vertical Jumps  by Jeff Hoskisson, Highland Community College The two most highly technical events in track and field are likely the vertical jumps: the high jump and pole vault. Progressions for Coaching the Vertical Jumps provides coaches (men's or women's) at all levels with an excellent resource for teaching, evaluating and analyzing these complex events. Coach Hoskisson is in his second season at Highland Community College, following coaching stints at Western Michigan, Marquette, Emporia State, Central Missouri State and Southern Idaho Junior College. Hoskisson's student athletes have earned conference championships and All American awards at each of the levels that he has coached. Coach Hoskisson is also a certified Level I and II, and Lead Instructor by USA Track and Field. Progressions for Coaching the Vertical Jumps systematically presents each event from the approach, to the takeoff, to bar clearance and provides the coach with sample trouble spots and an assortment of remedies to work through them with their athletes. The drills and sample training plans sections include a wide variety of each to help you construct a sound training plan for your vertical jumpers.Progressions for Coaching the Vertical Jumps is an excellent addition to your coaching library.  2006.

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Pole Vault Drills  with Rick Attig, University of Nebraska This video features drills for the eight phases of the pole vault and uses younger athletes and world-class vaulters to demonstrate the techniques. Coaching points, common problems and corrections are all very valuable for the coach and athlete. Includes drills for the pole grip and carry, approach, plant, take off, follow-through, swing up, invert through the release and clearance. 1992. 43 minutes.

Pole Vault, Errors and Corrections with Rick Attig, University of Kansas.  TAPE Coach Attig has selected some of the most common errors that stall the progress of a pole vaulter. Each demonstration of an error is followed by drills that will help to correct the error. Footage of examples is from jr. high, high school, and college level vaulters. 46 minutes.