Great Results Since 1982
When Don W. Hood began hosting the World Class Vault Camps with his sons they had no idea the impact his methods would have on the vault world. Simple teaching, sound mechanical principles, and lots of repetitions in an atmosphere of high energy and powerful motivation has helped produce an unmatched legacy of success. One World Record Holder, several Olympians, two 19’ vaulters, eighteen 18’ vaulters and dozens more over 17’.
Year Round Opportunities for Instruction
Camps are held in many locations
throughout the Summer and Winter. Private coaching is
available in Searcy, AR if your schedule doesn’t
match up with the camp schedule.
Feel free to call or email with any
questions.
“The Pole Vault is the ultimate
challenge of courage and
athletic ability”
-Coach Don W. Hood
Typical Camp Activities
1) Lecture and Video Study
2) Gymnastics & Approach skills
3) Takeoff drills & Pool Vaulting
4) Station Work
– Short run vaults/
Approach/ Video
5) Full Vaults
Camp Schedule and Cost
Times may vary depending on facility availablity
Day One
11:30 – 12:30 pm - Check-in.
1:00 – 2:00 pm - Lecture and video study at the site (bring flats)
2:00 – 4:00 pm - Drills and gymnastics
4:00 – 5:00 pm - Underwater Vaulting or Vaulting drills at the track
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Supper break
6:30 – 9:00 pm - Break into groups for training pole work, pole runs and video study
9:00 pm - Return to hotel, snacks, lights out
Day Two
7:45 – 8:15 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - Depart for the track
8:45 – 9:15 am - Morning lecture
9:15 – 11:00 am - Drills & gymnastics
11:00 – 12:00 pm - Break into groups for vault drills, pole runs, underwater vaulting
(if available) and video study.
12:00 – 1:30 pm - Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:45 pm - Vaulting and pole runs at the track
3:00 – 3:45 pm - Video study & snacks
4:00 – 6:00 pm - Bungi Competition
Day Three (Summer only)
7:45 – 8:15 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - Check out of hotel
8:45 am - Report to the track
8:45 – 9:15 am - Morning Lecture
9:15 – 11:00 am - Vault competition
11:30 am - Depart for home
Cost of Camp
$305 - Overnight campers - includes lodging, meals and t-shirt
$260 - Commuter campers - includes t-shirt.
More Summer Dates are coming soon!!!
Dates (all camps are 3 days), Facility, Location