Pole Vault Atlanta

Pole Vault Atlanta THE premier pole vault instruction training group in Atlanta! We emphasize the fundamentals of pole vaulting. Lesson #1: Plant Path and Proper Approach.

How we teach the pole vault...

We at PVATL have developed a system based off Vitaly Petrov's book and DVD, "Beginner to Bubka", where he implements the approach he used to coach Olympic champions (and world record holders) Sergei Bubka, Yelena Isanbayeva, Giuseppe Gibilisco, Fabiana Murer, and Thiago Braz de Silva. Our system is not a "tweak" or "quick fix" to current vaulters' current methods/s

tyles. We developed a system from the approach, the plant, and the vault itself. This lesson teaches the "plant path" and the proper formula for the best way to approach the box for take-off. *It is important to note that the material learned in the next two lessons is entirely dependent on what is learned in Lesson #1. Lesson #2: Getting off the Ground. This lesson uses the skills learned in L #1 to make the proper take-off. This is where "Petrov/Bubka" Technical Model begins. Lesson #3: Putting it all Together. This lesson uses all the skills in the previous lessons to get the athlete over the cross bar. We try hard to get new students of the pole vault off the ground and over a practice "bungee" bar on the very first day of instruction. Instruction Offered:

*Note 1: All participants in clinics or instruction with PV-ATL must complete a "Registration & Waiver Form" before they may participate in a PV Training Session/Clinic. See "Registration & Waiver Form" below. This may be done online or at the venue.

*Note 2: PV ATL has, over time, accumulated 250 vaulting poles in all sizes, for use at our facility. We should have a size that will work for any beginning vaulter and transition and competition poles for all who practice and compete. We will also provide most other training materials.

06/20/2024

Coach Fairbanks' band, The Epics Featuring Kimberly Lockett at The BLUETOP restaurant again on August 2, 2024 in Chamblee, Ga! Check 'em out!

Congratulations Nole on your commitment to the University of Alabama-Birmingham! We are so proud of you & have loved ev...
02/09/2024

Congratulations Nole on your commitment to the University of Alabama-Birmingham! We are so proud of you & have loved every second of coaching you these four years! We're excited for your senior season & we all know you will continue to raise the bar!

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Coach Fairbanks' Pole Vault Thought of the Week!Pole Vault Thoughts of the Week:This is one of my favorite PVTOW from ba...
02/07/2024

Coach Fairbanks' Pole Vault Thought of the Week!

Pole Vault Thoughts of the Week:
This is one of my favorite PVTOW from back in the day. 2013, in fact! Enjoy!
September 14, 2013:
This one is a re-print from fall 2013. These statistics really put our sport in perspective. These marks and dates will really push home the fact that “It is not the pole”! This is especially true, if you understand the technology of the times. (I have made the “Mondo” revision for our boys. Updated to 2017)
So, You think You are Good?
So, we think we are good at the pole vault? Really…? Check this out:
First jumper over 11-0: 1887 / First Woman jumper over 13-0: 1992
First jumper over 12-0: 1904 / First Woman jumper over 14-0: 1995
First jumper over 13-0: 1912 / First Woman jumper over 15-0: 1999
First jumper over 14-0: 1927 / First Woman jumper over 16-0: 2004
First jumper over 15-0: 1940
First jumper over 16-0: 1961
First jumper over 17-0: 1962
First jumper over 18-0: 1970
First jumper over 19-0: 1981
First jumper over 20-0: 1993
Those are the “pros”. Now for High School:
First jumper over 13-6: 1954 (Steel pole)
First jumper over 14-0: 1955 (Steel pole)
First jumper over 14-6: 1956 (Steel pole)
First jumper over 15-0: 1957 (Steel pole)
(*It was the same kid, Jim Brewer, who jumped all those marks above. The WR at the time was 15-8. Think about that!)
First jumper over 16-0: 1966 (Glass)
First jumper over 17-0: 1968 (Glass) *This jump got him on the Olympic Team. WR at the time: 17-8.
First jumper over 18-0: 1981 (Glass)
First jumper over 19-0: 2017 (Glass) (Also first 6.00m Jump, 2018!)
High School Girls have been pretty amazing, also:
First Girl jumper over 11-0: 1997 (7th Grader)
First Girl jumper over 12-0: 1998 (8th Grader)
First Girl jumper over 13-0: 2000
First Girl jumper over 14-0: 2009
First Girl jumper over 15-0: 2023
We are hoping these stats motivate you. They motivated me when I was young (…hard to imagine that: me being young…!)

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Coach FAIRBANKS working with the Therell kids today! .intili
02/04/2024

Coach FAIRBANKS working with the Therell kids today! .intili

Pole Vault Atlanta is excited for the Summer Nationals at Mac Vault Academy this coming July! A GREAT pole vault meet w...
02/03/2024

Pole Vault Atlanta is excited for the Summer Nationals at Mac Vault Academy this coming July! A GREAT pole vault meet with excellent competition! .intili

PRACTICE WILL END AT 12:30 today. Boys practice is CANCELLED! See everyone tomorrow! .intili
01/27/2024

PRACTICE WILL END AT 12:30 today. Boys practice is CANCELLED! See everyone tomorrow! .intili

Friendly reminder Coach Fairbanks & Coach Barry are on the road tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 27)! Coach Little Matt has prac...
01/26/2024

Friendly reminder Coach Fairbanks & Coach Barry are on the road tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 27)!

Coach Little Matt has practice covered.

Call/Text him tomorrow (Saturday) if weather interferes with practice. Do not text or call Coach Fairbanks or Coach Barry!

Coach Matt Intili: (678) 451-8489
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Alright PVATL athletes! Read up! This is Pole Vault Atlanta's pole borrowing policy!We are lucky to be able to loan pol...
01/26/2024

Alright PVATL athletes! Read up! This is Pole Vault Atlanta's pole borrowing policy!

We are lucky to be able to loan poles & we have over 250 in the shed. The following policy helps your teammates, your coaches, but most importantly, the CLUB!

We are not a "pole borrowing" or "pole rental" company! We are an instructional company! Instruction & coaching are our goals & ambitions, so know that first!

Reach out to Tom R. at if you'd like pole rentals. The sooner the better! Always know that it's not always the pole! There are always adjustments you as the athlete can make with the pole!

WE DO HAVE PRACTICE ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY at normal times!

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Things are lookin' good! See everyone at practice for pole day!
01/25/2024

Things are lookin' good! See everyone at practice for pole day!

Coach Barry found some gems!
01/13/2024

Coach Barry found some gems!

Go to VaulterMagazine.com to get your issue today! Coach Barry wrote an article about the difference between a vaulter'...
01/11/2024

Go to VaulterMagazine.com to get your issue today! Coach Barry wrote an article about the difference between a vaulter's technique & their style.

Coach Barry discusses how technique comes from a technical model & athletes develop stylistic idiosyncrasies in their vaults which is unique to them.

He compares the technical aspects of the pole vault of some elite vaulters, and he also mentions some of these athletes' style! Check it out at

This is also the middle school feature edition. The rising stars! "Z" is included in this issue as one of Georgia's up & coming pole vaulters!

Harrison's 14'4 make. Mom only got a picture, but man, what a good one! Gearing up for the next meet! Keep it up Harris...
01/08/2024

Harrison's 14'4 make. Mom only got a picture, but man, what a good one! Gearing up for the next meet! Keep it up Harrison. .intili

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