Programs
Training &
Schedule
Structured programs for every level, with expert coaching at every step of your journey.
Programs
Training Programs
Intro to Pole Vault
Ages 10–14 / Zero experience required
A safe, structured introduction to the sport. Athletes learn grip, planting, and basic clearance with beginner poles and low heights.
Development Program
Middle & High School / Some experience
Building on fundamentals with a focus on increasing height, improving run-up, and developing athletic base through strength and sprint work.
Competitive Program
High School Varsity / Serious athletes
Elite technique refinement, competition preparation, mental performance training, and individual coaching for athletes targeting PR heights.
Summer Intensive
All levels / June – July
Daily sessions focused on mastering technique before the school year. The fastest path to improvement for motivated athletes.
Schedule
Weekly Practice
SkyDog training is built to be flexible, consistent, and high-quality — allowing athletes to train multiple times per week while balancing school and other commitments.
Session Focus
- Pole vault development
- Speed and power work
- Technical progression
Athletes have two opportunities to train:
Sessions adjusted to avoid peak heat:
Most athletes attend 3–4 sessions per week, depending on their goals, experience level, and competition schedule.
The Journey
Development Timeline
Month 1–2
Foundations
Grip, approach run, basic plant and swing
Month 3–4
Pole Bend
Planting into the box, loading the pole, drive phase
Month 5–6
Inversion
Swing, inversion, pull-up, and push-off technique
Month 7–9
Full Vault
Combining all phases, height progression, competition prep
Ongoing
Mastery
Refining mechanics, strength gains, mental performance