Tom Hays - The Art of Coaching the Pole Vault

by Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Description

Learn the fundamentals of coaching pole vault from University of Kansas coach Tom Hays. In this course, he explains the art of coaching this challenging sport and offers insights into athlete evaluation, coaching technique improvement, and simplifying complex movements.

To help athletes better understand and perform vaulting fundamentals, Coach Hays emphasizes the importance of self-evaluation, clear communication, and eliminating unnecessary elements. Regardless of your coaching experience, this course will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your coaching skills.

Lessons

1 Introduction to The Art Of Coaching The Pole Vault 3:45 2 How to Evaluate 3:18 3 Types of Vaulter 2:08 4 Vaulter Number 1 1:15 5 Vaulter Number 2 2:26 6 Vaulter Number 3 2:32 7 Understanding What The Athlete's See 2:16 8 3 Check Points to Look For 5:37 9 How and When to Change An Athlete's Technique 6:57 10 How to Sequence Practices to Help Learning 4:28 11 How We Manage Our Meets 6:55 12 Meet Warm Up 5:55 13 Establishing Rhythm 4:47 14 Coaching Athleticism 2:36 15 What Affects Learning 5:22 16 What You Should Look For 4:19

The Coach

Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Tom Hays, Associate Head Coach for Kansas Track and Field, has been a driving force behind the program’s success for 18 seasons. Specializing in pole vault and high jump, Hays was named the USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year for the 2024 indoor season, marking his third time receiving this prestigious honor (previously in 2021 and 2017).

During the 2024 indoor season, Hays coached two Big 12 champions, Clayton Simms (pole vault) and Devin Loudermilk (high jump), both of whom went on to earn First Team All-American honors at the NCAA Indoor Championships. He also guided Ashton Barkdull to his first NCAA Championship appearance following a strong performance at the Big 12 Indoor Championship.

Hays has secured the nation’s No. 1 men’s pole vault recruit for three consecutive years, ensuring continued excellence in Kansas’ jumps program. His dedication to athlete development and championship-level coaching has cemented his reputation as one of the nation’s top field event coaches.

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Caterory:	Track and Field/Pole Vault
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Videos:	16