We are dedicated to assist athletes of all ages and skill levels achieve greatness in pole vault, high jump, long jump, and in life! We coach a selective group of athletes, based more on their accomplishments as individuals and character rather than on their performance on the track. We train our athletes to WIN and to BELIEVE that they can fly over the crossbar as well as through all obstacles in life. Our athletes are training to participate in key competitions during 2014 such as New Balance Nationals, NCHSAA State Championships, Junior Olympics, USATF Youth Nationals, CAC Juniors, and IAAF World Juniors.
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Our objectives are to…
1. Develop an environment in which highly motivated athletes can achieve excellence as pole vaulters / Decathletes / Heptathletes / hurdlers as well as individuals.
2. Maximize results through small and efficient practices, with minimum wait times. Provide individual coaching that improves technique while maximizing areas of strength and abilities.
4. Prepare each individual to compete at their highest level, whatever level that is for each individual.
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We provide practices 4 days per week and host meets during the indoor and outdoor seasons. Pole Vault Carolina facility is located int 2415 Presidential Drive, Suite 114 Durham NC 27703. Indoor facility - the only indoor trashing facility in the RTP area. Pole Vault Pit, 100' Mondo runway, Astroturf throughout facility, hurdles, drills and weight equipment, and Rogue rig. Outdoor facility - 50 meters Astroturf area with Pole Vault Pit, 120' elevated Mondo runway, long jump facility, hurdles, and a High Jump pit. All poles are provided
No set up or tear down!!! Equipment is permanently set.
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Coaching Staff...
Jose R. San Miguel grew up in Puerto Rico, and excelled in a variety of sports during his youth including Judo, Baseball, and Basketball. Jose was first exposed to track and field as a spectator in 1979 during VIII Pan American Games held in Puerto Rico. Jose’s dedication and support from his family allowed him to excel in many events for which he was considered not to be a natural fit (too short, too slow, or not strong enough). By his senior year in high school at Colegio San Jose, Jose was the HS national champion in Long Jump, Pole Vault, and Decathlon, while runner up in the 110H and High Jump. In 1984, Jose enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez) on an athletic scholarship. In 1986 he transferred to the University of Tennessee Knoxville where he continued to excel as a pole vaulter under the coaching of Jim Bemiller (Jim eventually coached Olympic medalist Lawrence Johnson and Tim Mack). Jose graduated from University of Tennessee in 1989 with a BA in Psychology and Business Administration. His athletic accomplishments included championships at the junior, collegiate, and national levels. Represented Puerto Rico in international competition in the pole vault and decathlon from 1982-1988. After being absent from the sport for over 21 years, Jose started to coach pole vaulters and hurdlers at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh NC. In 2009-2010 the program had 8 pole vaulters. In 2010-2011, the program grew to 21 pole vaulters. In 2010, Jose founded Pole Vault Carolina to conduct clinics in the Raleigh NC Area. Jose is a member of coaching staff for Team Puerto Rico 2012 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in El Salvador, 2014 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in Mexico. The lessons learned as an athlete of perseverance, dedication, work ethics, and ability to perform under pressure has played a significant role in Jose’s success in life and in business. Jose is married to Adelina Correale, and have 3 children Jose, Sofia, and Antonio.
