The Sky is the Limit
The Sky is the Limit
Private technique instruction for the driven pole vault athlete.
SkyVault is a USATF club that provides pole vault technique instruction for athletes of all ages and skill levels. We operate at Century High School in Sykesville, Maryland from mid-November through the end of July each year. Unlike other clubs, SkyVault is not a full-time, year-round training club with regular sessions each week. Instead, we focus on individualized instruction by appointment only.
SkyVault is a great option for athletes who are just getting started and unsure of where their pole vault ambitions could lead them. SkyVault training is by appointment only, which keeps sessions small and ensures plenty of time for individualized teaching, repetitions, analysis, and feedback.
This approach helps new pole vaulters master the basics quickly and gain confidence as they transition to their school team or a full-time training club.
Pole vault coaches all want great outcomes for their athletes. Unfortunately, techniques and drills don’t always deliver the same results for every athlete. In those cases, another perspective can help identify alternative approaches for correction and improvement.
SkyVault has open policy of collaboration with fellow school and club coaches, while respecting the primary coach-athlete relationship.
SkyVault's Coach Dave Balch is the pole vault coach for Century High School's track and field team, one of the most successful programs in the state. His rich history of success includes a long list of County, Region, and State medalists along with many state and national qualifiers.
Coach Dave is background-checked, SafeSchools, and SafeSport certified as mandated by Carroll County Public Schools and USATF.
To work with Coach Dave at SkyVault, athletes must have a current USATF individual membership and be an accepted member of SkyVault, USATF club 10-8269 of the Potomac Valley Association.
Training sessions are held by appointment only during USATF-sanctioned practice times from November through July. There are no fees for SkyVault training sessions.
For more information, contact Coach Dave Balch at: