04/24/2026
SammyJo Evans — we’re beyond glad she’s on our team.
This is her third year with the Phoenix Bobcats, and honestly, this post is long overdue.
SammyJo has trained under jumps guru Larry Todd, and she’s brought that same elite mindset to our program.
Her vision? Build a true, dominant jumps squad. And she’s doing exactly that. What makes her impact even more powerful is that she’s not just a Bobcats coach—she works with athletes across multiple high schools and clubs, pushing each one to reach their absolute best.
Take a look at the results:
• #2 Girls Triple Jumper in the state — Jr. Avery Cowden (37+ feet)
• Three athletes ranked Top 20 in the state
• 5th grader Eli Jarbo — 30 feet
• 7th grader Griffin Jarbo — an incredible 39 feet
• Multiple Bobcat girls (not yet in high school) already jumping 29–30 feet
• Chaparral Junior — Top 20 in the state with a huge mark
• Freshman Dylan Brush — 20+ feet in the long jump
And that’s just scratching the surface.
SammyJo Evans Fun Facts: • Collegiate-level jumper with elite-level technical background
• Passionate about athlete development at every stage — youth to college
• Known for building confidence as much as performance
• One of the few coaches successfully developing BOTH long jump and triple jump athletes at scale
• Currently coaching at Mesa Community College and Park University
In just three years, she has completely elevated the Bobcats jumps program—and we’re just getting started.
You thought we only did javelin.....
Think again.
Come jump with us.
Train with one of the best.
Thank you, Sammy Jo Jumps
Phoenix Bobcats
