Vault Lab Pole Vaulting

05/19/2026

I met Don when I was in high school and it was always fun to watch him jump. He was breaking records then and is still breaking records now! He’s a legend in the Texas Pole vault community and a reminder that it’s never too late to start jumping. 💪

05/18/2026

I pray I can continue Brian Elmore’s legacy here in Florida! I’m blessed to have been coached by the best in the nation. I forever will be thankful for him and the impact he’s made on my life. He’s loved and appreciated by so many, including myself!

Congratulations, Brian! You deserve to be recognized for your accomplishments and dedication to our community and our sport!

03/09/2026

Fantastic person and even better subject matter expert in track and field to get some good advice and insight from! Highly recommend following her for some great content!

02/05/2026

I couldn’t nominate a better coach or human for this award. Throughout years of coaching and leadership, you haven't just taught a sport—you’ve touched countless lives.

Your dedication to the vault is inspiring, but what is even more impressive is the depth of your heart. It’s more than just a love for pole vaulting; it’s a genuine, unwavering love for your athletes. I am doing what I am doing today because you showed me what it means to lead with passion. You are the reason I made it as far as I did, and I’m so proud to carry those lessons forward.

01/29/2026

Meet the Founder: Coach Kate Kearney 🚀

Welcome to Vault Lab! For those joining the journey for the first time, I wanted to introduce the heart and soul behind the pit.

I am a former elite athlete and University of Texas at Austin alumna. My years on the "Forty Acres" were defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, leading me to:
• 2014 NCAA Indoor Champion
• 7-Time Big 12 Champion

After a successful career in Corporate America as a Business Account Executive and embracing the rewarding life of a Stay-at-Home Mom to my two children, Breck and Emma, I’ve decided to return to my first love: the pole vault pit.

Supported by my husband, Sean, I am pursuing my dream of mentoring the next generation of athletes right here in Fleming Island. At Vault Lab, we combine elite-level technical experience with a passion for building confidence and character in young athletes.

I’m so glad you’re here. Stay tuned—we’re just getting started!

01/28/2026

Something big is elevating in Fleming Island, Florida. Vault Lab is officially arriving in 2026. Stay tuned!

09/28/2022

02/02/2020

We just finished up a meet at the University of Arkansas this weekend and here are the highlights! Olivia Buntin jumped a Double PR on Friday at 3.97m and then 4.07 13'4.25! Woot woot then our decathlete Philip Frank matched his PR during the heptathlon at 4.10m 13' 5.5 and an overall Heptathlon PR at 5159! Umm in terms of Warren's highlights I started at the highest bar I've ever started at 5.05m 16'6.75 so a small win there and that was all I made but got 3rd and scored some points for the team! It's great getting to travel with this team can't wait to see how everyone does with the conference meet coming up soon! Thanks for the support we are gonna do whatever we can to jump high! The meet recap vlog will be posted on Friday for anyone interested in seeing our perspective through this meet!
(also I couldn't find a picture of Philip Vaulting sooo oops here is long jump picture)

06/23/2018

02/25/2018

Women’s Pole Vault contribute 9 points this weekend and the team takes home the Big 12 Indoor Championship Title! Couldn’t be more proud of these girls❤️🤘🏼