Growing Your Knowledge & Simplifying the Vault
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
Description
"Growing Your Knowledge & Simplifying the Vault" is a comprehensive course led by Coach Nathan Wells that delves into the intricate techniques and coaching methodologies in the field of track and field, specifically focusing on pole vaulting. Throughout the course, Coach Wells provides a detailed analysis of various aspects of pole vaulting, from fundamental techniques to advanced strategies for maximizing performance. He emphasizes the importance of mastering key movements such as hand placement, body positioning, and the timing of the pole drop to achieve optimal results.
Moreover, Coach Wells shares his wealth of experience and expertise gained from coaching athletes at different levels of proficiency. He offers practical insights and drills aimed at refining athletes' skills and addressing common challenges encountered in the pole vaulting discipline. By breaking down complex concepts into manageable components and offering actionable advice, Coach Wells empowers both athletes and coaches to enhance their understanding and execution of pole vaulting, ultimately facilitating growth and improvement in their respective endeavors within the sport.
Lessons
The Coach
Nathan Wells enters his sixth season as a member of the UW-Whitewater track and field coaching staff for the 2022-23 season, specializing in pole vaulting. He has demonstrated exceptional coaching prowess, notably mentoring two All-Americans in the pole vault in 2019, including Zach Jasinski, who clinched UW-Whitewater's first pole vault national championship since 1984 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Wells brings a wealth of coaching experience from his tenure at Stevens Point Area Senior High School, Kenosha Bradford High School, Oregon High School in Wisconsin, and Caledonia High School in Minnesota, primarily focusing on high jump and pole vault. A graduate of UW-Platteville, Wells was a standout athlete, placing second in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and qualifying nationally in the decathlon in 2006. Notably, he served two years in Iraq as a member of the military during his college years. A Marshall, Wis., native, Wells balances his coaching endeavors with his role as an environmental engineer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, residing in the Madison area.
Achievements:
- Mentored Zach Jasinski to UW-Whitewater's first pole vault national championship since 1984 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships (2019).
- Coached Adam Schommer to an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships (2019).
- Guided Schommer and Gracie Holland to top-15 finishes at the NCAA Outdoor Championships (2021).
- Oversaw Gracie Holland's sweep of the WIAC individual championships in the pole vault, setting school records indoors and outdoors and earning All-America honors at both the indoor and outdoor national meets (2022).
- Demonstrated coaching excellence across various high schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota, specializing in high jump and pole vault.
- Achieved personal success as an athlete at UW-Platteville, placing second in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and qualifying nationally in the decathlon (2006).
- Served as a member of the military deployed to Iraq for two years during college.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Track and Field/Pole Vault |
| Duration: | |
| Videos: | 10 |
