Directed by veteran Holy Cross pole vault coach John Hoogasian, Vault Camp will be a transformative experience for pole vaulters of all levels. The camp features safe vaulting instruction in a friendly, fun-filled environment. The goals of the camp will be to master basics before progressing, develop confidence, and be knowledgeable in pole vauting.
Lead Coach is John S. Hoogasian Ph.D. former New England chairperson USATF Pole Vault Development, National Pole Vault Summit Staff. Coach Hoogasian has coached beginners to World Class Elite Pole vaulters at 18'6".
Other coaches will be Dave Slovenski (17-3 personal best), Steve Slovenski (15-6), and Peter Slovenski (15-0).
Athletes will become stronger and more fit as our camp coaches lead them through dynamic old school training methods with a foundation in modern exercise science. Each athlete receives personal and group coaching from the camp's staff of coaches who have had success at the high school and college levels and beyond. Campers will have the opportunity to measure and watch their improvement on videotape throughout the week.
There will be lectures, films, and demonstrations on the latest training techniques. Staff members will also teach campers about other aspects of competition such as nutrition, relaxation, visualization, and commitment.
Athletes will improve strength, power, endurance, and speed through our fast-paced and Spartan outdoor exercise curriculum that starts every morning with a dip in Panther Pond. Cross-training will include hill running, jump rope, medicine ball drills, beach sprints, swimming, rope climbing, ladder running, and punching a speed bag.
Campers will be closely supervised at night by counselors in the cabin and counselors on patrol between the girls' cabin area and the boys' cabin area and throughout the peninsula.