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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!

Our very own Luke Winder, Coach and General Manager at Rise Pole Vault and recently retired elite pole vaulter, joins us on this episode of the One More Jump Podcast to share his incredible journey. From competing on the world stage at the 2022 World Championships to placing 6th at the 2024 Olympic Trials, Luke has seen it all. But his story is about more than just high heights—it's about perseverance, the mentality needed to succeed, and embracing the highs and lows of the sport. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Rise Pole Vault process and how it shaped his approach to success. This is one you don'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: https://www.instagram.com/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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

This podcast is a LONG time in the making! Chris Chappell, the Assistant General Manager of UCS Spirit, has had countless talks with Jake over the years about every aspect of pole vaulting, and we finally were able to record one! If you've ever wondered what it was about Spirit poles that was so special, then buckle up because we are getting into it on this one. 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: https://www.instagram.com/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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Wow! Is this an episode! Scott Kendricks has one of the most unique stories as a pole vault coach that we have EVER heard. In this episode, Scott talks about his unique strategies, Sam Kendricks' legendary season, and much more! 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 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 ⁠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 get some remote instruction and guidance, risepolevault.com has got your covered! Need to buy poles? RISE Pole Vault sells all three major pole brands including UCS Spirit, Essx, and Pacer. Email in to support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

The 50th episode! We're celebrating this moment by answering questions that we received from our Instagram followers. Jake goes in depth on several topics including pole vault training methods, plans for RISE, the new NCAA Scholarship rules, and much more together with John Wood. 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 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 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 get some remote instruction and guidance, risepolevault.com has got your covered! Need to buy poles? RISE Pole Vault sells all three major pole brands including UCS Spirit, Essx, and Pacer. Email in to support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

It has been a long time coming for this pod!!!  I have wanted to sit down with Austin for a long time, because I really admire his grind and he is also a deep thinker, and I like deep thinkers.  Austin has really busted through to a new level these last two years and we got to discuss what he has been doing different along with the consistent threads from the beginning that have held his vaulting together. This podcast was a great blend of technical talk and relaxed conversation about what the life of an elite pole vaulter entails.  Thanks for a great chat Austin!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 WebsitePVR InstagramPVR YoutubeWant 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 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Two of the brightest, and most promising stars in elite pole vaulting, Bridget Williams and Julia Fixsen, offer the OMJ listeners an interview jam packed with tips, tricks, and incredible stories of their path to a NCAA National Championship and Pan American Gold, respectively.  These ladies are so well spoken and an absolute blast to talk with.  We could have continued talking all day about the trials and triumphs of their pole vaulting careers thus far!  Thank you Julia and Bridget for such an amazing conversation!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 WebsitePVR InstagramPVR YoutubeWant 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 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

The boys all sat down and discussed what a great year 2023 was at RISE Pole Vault, did a bunch of goofing around, and thought about what things 2024 may bring.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 WebsitePVR InstagramPVR YoutubeWant 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 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

How cool is it that we had 2016 Gold Medalist Katarina Stefanidi and her husband/coach Mitch Kreir for an IN PERSON podcast?!?!  What an honor.  This episode is packed full of amazing stories and tips from Katarina's fascinating career.  If you think that she waltzed her way to that Olympic Gold Medal, you are mistaken!  She has maneuvered so many obstacles and grinded for every bit of her success, and you get to hear all about it in the episode of the One More Jump Podcast.MAGIC MIND:  Today's episode is brought to you by Magic Mind!  Click the link below for a discount on the game changing productivity supplement I use everyday

Recent Michigan State grad and 2023 Big Ten Champion, Trevor Stephenson joins the podcast at his new place of employment, RISE Pole Vault.  This was a great conversation for both Trevor and I because we have really just met, and I was able to learn so much about his story, and what makes him tick.  He is very insightful and just an all around good dude.  I am so grateful to coach him as a RISE Elite Vaulter and we love having him as a member of the RISE Fam.  Thanks T-Bird!!!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 WebsitePVR InstagramPVR YoutubeWant 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 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Buckle up ladies and gentlemen, this one gets a little bumpy

Brooke Rasnick has quickly become the go to for college recruiting in the pole vault.  She has honed her knowledge and skill over 10+ years  in the college coaching game to bring you a killer episode full of tips and tricks to get you where you need to be in college.  Thank you so much Brooke for coming on the pod!!!This episode of the One More Jump podcast is brought to you by, UCS Spirit. From the beginning, UCS Spirit's goal has been to produce the highest performing vaulting pole in the world! Being vaulters themselves, they know the unforgettable feeling of jumping a new PR or hitting the perfect movement in a jump, and want to help bring that feeling to as many vaulters as possible. Trust the brand that has been chosen to set every Women's and Men's pole vault world record since the company's inception in 1987

Happy three year anniversary!!!  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us over the last three years.  It is truly humbling to see how far this has come, and we are so incredibly grateful.  To celebrate, we gathered some questions from fans and did a little Q and A.  This was our first time doing an internal podcast and we hope you enjoy it.  One more time....THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OMJ!!!Today's Episode is brought to you by PVR.  Discover how the PVR app is revolutionizing the pole vault rental experience today.  Want more info?  Click this LINK, fill out the form, and we will send you a features guide!  Visit 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Fresh off a HUGE 6 meter jump in route to his NCAA Indoor National Championship, Sondre Guttormsen joins the podcast to discuss his incredible indoor season and what his day to day looks like to get him going this high in the air.  Him and his family are incredibly knowledgable in the pole vault and we got into topics such as the support for track and field in Europe vs. USA, overtraining, and much more. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by PVR!!!  PVR is the worlds first, state of the art, pole rental app that is going to take your pole rental business to the next level.  If you would like more information on how you can streamline your rentals, please fill out the form below...https://forms.gle/dAa1WFk6yeAqCjrD9Visit 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

"Tito" and "Grande" hopped on the podcast today and we could have went for hours and hours!  What a great conversation about their development personally in the pole vault, what it took of them to become successful post collegiate pole vaulters, the epic transformation of Essx vaulting pole, and they offered some assistence in my goal of getting Earl Bell on the podcast.  Two incredibly kind and sharp individuals, thanks for coming on guys!!!“We Live For PR's” This is what ESSX Vaulting Poles is all about. If you have been to any meets over the last few years you've notice a large number of Yellow Poles being used and many of those are making the podium. ESSX has changed the way poles are designed; Engineered by joining carbon and glass allowing for a smaller diameter, lighter carrier weight and more durable pole. ESSX Poles are trusted by many of the best Coaches and Athletes around the world to help them get over the bar. If you want to learn more or get a grip on some of these poles head over to www.ust-essx.com to find your local dealer.Visit 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

One of the most successful high school pole vaulting coaches ever, Tim Reilly, has joined the podcast to discuss the recent success of his prodigies, the Moll sisters, his somewhat revolutionary "Day 1" protocol for teaching beginners, and how he has figured out a way to churn out the countries best high schoolers year after year.Visit 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

First ever One More Jump LIVE Podcast!  What an awesome experience it was to be on stage at the Reno Pole Vault Summit with the French pole vaulting legend Philippe Collet.  I had never met Philippe, but our conversation rolled like we had known each other for ages.  It was so interesting to listen to the contrast of a life lived pursuing the pole vault in France compared to the the US.  Thank you so much for your time Philippe, and a big thank you to the Reno Pole Vault Summit for trusting me with the mic in front of your audience!Visit 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Presenting your 2022 USATF Coach of the Year, BRAD WALKER!!!!!  Super pumped and honored to have Brad on the podcast once again.  There are some podcasts that just hit different, and this is one that I pulled into my driveway and didn't want to get out of my car because I couldn't stop listening to him.  Personally, I really enjoy Brad's way of looking at the art of coaching.  He has had an incredible year and this episode really gave a "behind the scenes" look on how it was accomplished and showed that it's not all sunshine and rainbows when you are working with the best athletes in the world.  When Brad and I get together to talk, we dive pretty deep, so settle in for a long journey into the mind of one of the greatest coaches of our generation.This episode is brought to you by ESSX Vaulting Poles.  Trusted by some of the world's best vaulters, ESSX "World Class Vaulting Poles" (the yellow poles) have been popping up EVERYWHERE.  Visit https://www.ust-essx.com/ to see what all the hype is about and to find a dealer near you!Visit RISEPolevault.com for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking to visit the state of the art RISE Pole Vault Training Center located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services from consulting to virtual coaching 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

The King is back!  Mondo joins us again to recap his incredible run this year.  Mondo set the new world record of 6.21 while claiming his first World Championship title.  He also topped 6 meters an astounding 22 times in 2022 (was that on purpose???).  Incredible athlete, incredible person, and yet another incredible episode with the  King of the pole vault  Mondo Duplantis.Visit RISEPolevault.com for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking for some instruction in our state of the art facility located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services from consulting to virtual coaching 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 support@risepolevault.com and let us get you set up with some new poles!

Today's episode is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault!  RISE is making a strong push to accomplish their mission of "providing complete and effective pole vaulting instruction, services, experiences, and content of the highest quality".   Visit risepolevault.com for more pole vaulting stuff!!!---Australian Olympian, 6 meter club member, and on of the worlds premier coaches Paul Burgess hops on the podcast to discuss what an incredible season that his athletes had including his athlete Nina Kennedy's incredible performances at the World Championships and the Diamond League Final.  Paul was so open and honest about his experiences as an athlete and the tough times that have come along with it.  This is a "must listen" episode, especially if you have ever struggled to find your way in the crazy world of the pole vault.  Thank you so much for such an incredible conversation Paul!!!Visit RISEPolevault.com for all things pole vault!!! Whether you are looking for some instruction in our state of the art facility located in Joliet, IL, or wanting to use one of our many services from consulting to virtual coaching risepolevault.com has got your covered!

Today's episode is brought to you by RISE Pole Vault.  Check out risepolevault.com for new One More Jump Podcast merch and if you are in the Chicagoland area, drop in for a vault session, we would love to have you!  You can always reach us through Instagram or support@risepolevault.com--What an honor to have this conversation with the one and only Toby Stevenson.  I was blown away with the uniqueness of Toby's story.  The way he grew up in the vault was so cool and fun to hear about.  Time and time again durning this podcast I was completely thrown for a loop when he would pull out another unique story or training method.  So cool to see where he has come from, the believe in HIS way of doing things, and now hearing about his work with the next generation.  Great people = Great podcasts!

I finally found the time to sit down with my brother Luke Winder to debrief after his CRAZY season this year!!  After starting his season at one of his lowest points, he made some serious changes to his training and life which enabled him to make his first US Team to compete at the World Championships in Oregon.  Really fun podcast, and it wasn't as awkward as I thought it was going to be hahaha!

Illinois native Emily Grove joined the podcast following a nice little stint in Europe and a solid 4.75m vault in Chula Vista!  Anyone who has ever been around Emily knows that she is an awesome person and has been working hard at this post collegiate pole vaulting thing since she made her first US World Championship Team right out of college.  She shares her struggles and triumphs as a vaulter who has opted to work full time furthering her professional working career, while she simultaneously furthers her professional pole vaulting career.  Not an easy task, but she is doing a great job at it!!! 

Finally, I got to redeem myself after not pressing record at Reno while interviewing Shawn Francis, the founder of Team Hoot, creator of his famous pole vault vlog, and most recently the author of The Pole Vault Toolbox!  If you have ever watched Shawn's vlog, you know how creative and talented he is.  You also know how he is full of energy and fart jokes.  It was so surprising and interesting to see the "everyday" Shawn Francis when he is off the vlog though. I saw a very laidback side of Shawn and the depth of his thought on all the aspects of his life.  I have always respected Shawn and his grind, but I found a whole different level of appreciation for who he is and what he has done for the PV community after this podcast. 

Two time Olympian for Canada, Anicka Newell, was gracious enough to hop on the pod in the middle of her European pole vaulting adventure.  She gave us a look into her life as a professional pole vaulter,  how she got so shredded, where her edgy look came from, what her struggles have been, and how she plans to improve on them.  She was super nice and I can't thank her enough for taking the time to sit down and chat!

The Neo Vault bros!!!!  These two produced four iconic pole vaulting videos back in the 2000s that really changed the pole vaulting culture.  In high school, my brothers and I would watch the surf/skate video style films non stop.  It was cool to hear some of their original ideas, how they produced them, and some funny stories along the way.  Pole vaulting has a unique culture that operates outside of normal track and field, and Neo Vault really exploited that with their fun and motivating videos.  I'm so pumped that I was given the chance to break it all down with the Neo Vault bros.

The great Greg Duplantis joined the podcast today and added to the crazy European traveling stories of Pat Manson last week.  I was really taken back by so many parts of this podcast, but I think the one that has really been sticking with me is the grassroots story of him vaulting in high school with limited equipment and coaching but still becoming an 18 footer in high school.  That is insane!!!  We talked about the differences in today's vaulters compared to the vaulters of his era, why he thinks Mondo is able to do what he does, and so many different things in between.  There are some podcasts that could literally go for 5 hours or more, and this was one of them.  The amount of experience that Greg brings to the table on both the athlete side and the coaching side of the pole vault is very unique and I was honored to be able to tap into a little of that in this episode.

One of the most likable people in the pole vaulting community, Pat Manson, graced the podcast with his wisdom and AMAZING STORIES!!!  As far as funny and wild stories in Europe goes, this podcast has got to be one of the best so far.  So many cool stories about some of history's best vaulters.  It was so fun to hear about the adventures that Pat and company had traveling around Europe trying to make it as a professional pole vaulter.  After getting to know Pat, I think that adventure has really increased the richness of his life.  He mentions so many times in this podcast about  doing hard things and the power of experiencing things beyond your comfort zone.  This podcast was difficult to make happen, but as stated above, most great things in life come at the expense of hard work, and this podcast is a great example of that.

What an awesome surprise!  Katie and I have been trying to schedule a new pod episode for a little while now, and scheduling podcasts is always the most difficult part of podcasting.  Everyone is busy and it is SOOO difficult to get schedules to line up.  When she mentioned that Holly was going to be in town and they were both willing to hop on, it was a no brainer, drop everything and record (or not record) situation.  I am very appreciative of these ladies and their willingness to open up about some potentially vulnerable topics such as the Post Olympics Blues, the effects of mixing money and the pole vault, and many others.  I think the biggest take away from this episode for me was the incredible value of a good friend.  Holly and Katie's friendship originates in the pole vault, but the roots run so much deeper now.  This event, even though it provides great frustration at times, has been so good to so many people, and I think that Katie and Holly would agree that their friendship is one of the greatest things the pole vault has provided them with.

The Saudi Arabian National Record Holder with 5.70m (18'8 1/4), Hussain Al Hizam graced the podcast today bringing a very unique story and perspective perspective.  He tells us all about his journey learning how to pole vault  and basically building their own vault program in Saudi Arabia.  It was a way different path than everyone that we have had on the podcast thus far.  He is an incredible athlete and incredible person, and we wish him all the best!  Thanks for coming on Hussain!

Sandi Morris joined the podcast fresh off of her Indoor USA Championship victory advancing her to the Indoor World Championships.  The outdoor American Record holder with a vault of 5.00m really provided a deep dive into her  journey in the pole vault.  This episode is chock full of gems that pertain to pole vaulters, and people in general,  on how to battle through adversity, live a balanced life, and continue to pursue the the absolute best you.  Thank you so much Sandi, and I hope we can do it again sometime!

Chris Nilsen becomes the first repeat guest on the One More Jump Podcast and it was so nice to catch up on how much his life and career has changed since the last time we talked to him in 2020.  Since that time he has earned an Olympic silver medal and has just recently become the American indoor record holder at a height of 6.02 meters or 19'9 (I had to bust out the conversion chart in my Pole Vault Log Book for that one).  Another incredible conversation with one of the worlds best pole vaulters.  Thank you Chris!!!

2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 6.01m pole vaulter, Tim Mack, graces the podcast with an insane story of turning his dreams into reality.  I was a huge Tim Mack fan when I was a kid, and gained a little knowledge about him by reading his book "Above and Beyond" and watching "A Pole Vaulter's Dream" (a documentary by Bubba McLean and Daniel Ryland), but this podcast brought his story to another level.  Anyone who is interested in setting goals and achieving them needs to take a good hard listen to this, and I'm assuming there are a lot of people that would enjoy setting and achieving goals.  We were on a little bit of a time crunch, but we could have went for hours.  Tim, I know that there will be a lot of people that find tons of value in your story, so thanks for sharing!!!

What a random and fun episode!  After coming back from a long Saturday at the Reno Pole Vault Summit competitions, I was sitting in my hotel room doing nothing and thought, "I should just set up my podcasting equipment in the Nugget Lobby and see what happens".  Well the risk of looking stupid sitting by myself with an entire podcasting set up paid off.  I was able to convince some of the world's best pole vaulting talent to come have a quick conversation with me.  After stitching all the different conversations together, I think it turned out to be a pretty cool and unique episode.  I hope you enjoy it!

In the pole vaulting community, there are families that have really moved the needle for pole vaulting in the US, and our guests today are definitely one of those families.  It was so awesome to have Dean and Garrett Starkey, the brains behind Arizona Pole Vault Academy, on OMJ.  We covered a variety of topics including the roots of their pole vaulting story, post collegiate pole vaulting, the rise of pole vaulting gyms/clubs, performance training as it relates to the pole vault, and a bunch of random stuff such as Garrett slamming his face into the ground jumping his BMX bike.  It was a pleasure having Dean and Garrett on, and we hope you find some enjoyable bits of content in our TWENTIETH EPISODE!!!

LEGEND!!!  What an honor to have a chat with Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Steve Hooker.  Growing up, my brothers and I would consume every bit of Steve Hooker content possible, and it was pretty surreal having him on the podcast and getting more context to all of the legendary stories I grew up hearing.  Thank you so much Steve, it was a pleasure!

The king of the pole vault Mondo Duplantis graced the podcast in Episode 18.  Pretty surreal moment to be honest.  Obviously having the reigning Olympic gold medalist and the highest pole vaulter in history on the podcast was super cool, but he really delivered with some incredible bits of knowledge, stories, and some unique and thoughtful answers to common questions asked on One More Jump.  Mondo is a class act and it was such a pleasure to get to know more about him.  I wish him all the best as he continues to rewrite the history books and surpass his personal markers of success.  Thank you Mondo, it means a lot!  

When people think about the beginning of the women's pole vault, they think of one name, and that name is Stacy Dragila.  I remember growing up looking at her as the absolute and almighty queen of the pole vault.  She was tough, determined, and not afraid of anything.  After speaking to her on this podcast, I have come to find her to also be incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and down to earth.  What a pleasure to share a conversation with a true legend of the pole vault, Stacy Dragila. 

Three time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist Derek Miles, graces the podcast giving tons of great stories and insight into his pole vaulting career, paragliding, and becoming one of the worlds best coaches.  What an incredible opportunity to sit down with one of my child hood heroes!!!

Brennan is the documentarian behind the  up and coming film "Born to Fly".  This episode provides access into the fun and craziness that comes with following Mondo Duplantis around the world to capture this incredible story on film.  It was a blast talking with Brennan about his inspiration to do the film, the hardships and triumphs that he has dealt with along the way, and many other interesting topics that he has encountered on this journey.

What an awesome podcast with 5.70 (18'8 1/4) pole vaulter Tray Oates!!  He gave us a great view into the life a a post collegiate pole vaulter, and we took some time to discuss one of the final frontiers of becoming the best athlete, well actually human, that you can become...NUTRITION.  Tray has his undergraduate degree in sports nutrition and advises athletes of all ages on the proper nutrition for their specific goals.  You can check out his nutrition counseling HERE if you are interested.  Thank you Tray for an awesome conversation!!!

What a treat to speak to the founder of one of the greatest street vaults ever put on and the executive director of the new VaultCon, Chip Heuser.  Selfishly, I really wanted to know what VaultCon was all about, and if it was what I thought it was...and it is.  That was a confusing statement, but in short, VaultCon is a pole vaulting convention, a pole vaulting experience, and a place to learn and commune with people who love and are interested in the growth of the sport of pole vaulting.  It is not just a competition as they say, it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the event for a weekend and an event the whole family can learn from and enjoy.  Not only has Chip put together a pole vaulting weekend of experiences, but he comes packaged with his own story of overcoming adversity in this crazy event.  Please enjoy Chip Heuser and we hope to see you at VaultCon!!!

Russ Buller has been on our bucket list for a long time!  Ever since we saw him win the USATF Outdoor National Championship live in 2006 and watched all the Neo Vault content with Russ in it, he has been someone that we looked up too.  One of the coolest parts about this podcast is when you think to yourself, "I bet that person is really cool to talk too", and then THEY ARE!!  Russ had a really unique path through the pole vaulting gauntlet, and he was kind enough to give us an insider look into what makes him tick and the unique jobs and experiences that came up throughout his career. 

What can we say about the opportunity to have the American Record holder, Sam Kendricks, on the One More Jump podcast.  What an honor it was to pick Sam's brain about the incredible career he has had.  Sam articulates every aspect of his career in brilliant fashion on this podcast, bringing you a "must listen" episode!!!

Episode eleven is a true grassroots story of success.  Our guest, Tim Winder, has meager beginnings pole vaulting over creeks in small town southern Illinois. He quickly fell in love with the sport and coached himself to a state championship and successful collegiate career, while simultaneously acquiring a mastery level understanding of his event through decades of trial and error.  He has since used his knowledge to positively influence countless athletes.  Tim has coached athletes to 19 DIII national championships and has toed the line of father/coach while guiding all three of his sons to Illinois state championships.  We are so honored, and thankful, to have Tim Winder on the podcast and even more proud to call him dad.

INTENSE!!!  Brad Walker is a beast.  As one of the all time greats in US vaulting history, Brad gives us a deep dive into the many stories and boundless advice that he has acquired over his years as a world class pole vaulter.  This man is incredibly knowledgable and articulate when it comes to pole vaulting and life in general.  We are so honored to have our former American Record holder, with a vault of 6.04 (19'9 3/4), on the One More Jump podcast, and we hope you enjoy our conversation with the legend Brad Walker. 

What an incredible honor it is to have not only one of America's best, but one of the world's best pole vaulters on the One More Jump Podcast! Katie is an incredible athlete that has so much experience and knowledge some of which she so graciously shared with us on this episode. Katie expresses some of her struggles and triumphs while on her journey to become one of the best vaulters in the world. You are defiantly going to want to give this one a listen!!!

Coach Tony Holler, the head men’s track and field coach at Plainfield North High School, has been on our podcast “wish list” for a while. Why you ask? Because he is going against the grain on the classic track and field coaching model, and he is getting some great results. He calls his coaching philosophy/method, Feed the Cats. He believes in his concepts for developing speed very deeply and doesn’t really care what people have to say about it. Like him or not, there is something refreshing about listening to someone who stays true to who they are even when they are under attack.

Former NCAA Champion and two time Olympic Trials qualifier, Melissa Gergel, talks about the wild roller coaster ride that is post collegiate pole vaulting, and pays homage to all of the incredible coaches that helped her to become one of the best pole vaulters in the United States.