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[Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault DAY Camp]

Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault DAY Camp
--18th Year--
--Armstrong High School--
(Directions to Armstrong High School)

In an effort to reduce the exposure to the sun and reduce issues with dehydration, we will run our camps with a maximum of Eight athletes for 1 hour, 45 minutes. This works out to be more minutes/athlete than our previous camps that had (10) kids and went (2) hours.  With two coaches present, we achieve an unmatched level of personal attention (4:1 athlete to coach ratio)

Camp Features:
...Poles included, please don't bring any--we have everything
...Brand New Pole Vault Pit
...Outdoor High-bar (strap-bar)
...All athletes will receive a t-shirt
...Eight athletes max per session
...(2) coaches at all times (resulting in 4:1 ratio)
...Steve White, UofM Men's Vault Coach; Caroline White, UofM Women's Vault Coach; Shawn Francis, Apple Valley HS Coach (substitute if needed)

Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring sunscreen
...dress appropriately for heat and cold
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions

Times...
....Group 1 (8:00a-9:45a)
....Group 2  (9:45a-11:30a)
....Group 3  (11:30a-1:15p)
....Group 4  (1:30p-3:00p)

Sessions Available...
...(A) June 13,14,17,18  (HFMT)--rain make up for 6/13 or 6/14 is Saturday 6/15, for the 6/17 or 6/18 is Wednesday 6/19
...(B) June 25-28 (TWHF)--Rain make-up Saturday 6/29
...(C) July 8-11 (MTWH)--Rain make-up Friday 7/12
...(D) July 15-18 (MTWH)--Rain make-up Friday 7/19

Cost:
...$195 for the first session signed up for ($185 for alums of 2012 Summer camp or 2013 indoor camp, $10 discount)
...$185 for each additional session
Campers are encouraged to sign up for multiple sessions
Campers are encouraged to bring their coach
Campers are encouraged to have teammates sign up (and carpool)


To reserve your spot...
1--Become a USATF Member Link to USATF Membership--UofM rule...you must show your current Membership Card on your first day of camp
2--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Print, complete, and sign the General Waiver
4--Print, complete, and sign the Helmet Waiver
5--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
6--US MAIL completed registration, General Waiver, Helmet Waiver, and check to
      Flight Deck
     9529 Teakwood Ln N
     Maple Grove MN  55369
7--Look for your name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved
8--Your spot will be reserved when all forms and the check are received
9--Please direct all questions to Caroline White, 763-458-2916



Coaches Bio's
Caroline White, University of Minnesota Women's Pole Vault Coach.  In her time at the UofM she has coached female athletes to the NCAA D-1 national meet ten times, two to the USA Olympic Trials with a jumps over 14', and the 2007 Junior Pan Am Gold Medalist, with a current PR of 14'4.  Caroline began vaulting as a college freshman at the College of St Benedict, where she earned All-American honors twice.  Caroline has a PR jump of 12'2 in 2002 and since has placed her focus on coaching and teaching.  Caroline is finishing her 10th year teaching life science at Maple Grove Junior High.  Caroline is USA Track and Field certified Level 1 and Level 2 jumps.  She has been coaching pole vault for 11 years and has 10 years experience coaching gymnastics.  Caroline has again qualified an athlete for the USA Olympic Trials and will coach Samantha Sonnenberg (12'6 HS PR, 14'3 PR as a Gopher, 14'5 current PR) at this year's trials at Oregon.  

Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve has coached multiple Big 10 Champions and All-Americans, including Moorhead native Brock Spandl (17'3, 2010 D1-All-American), Ben Peterson (18'0 PR, 2011 D1-NCAA runner-up) and current Gopher athletes; 17'5 senior (15'6 hs), 17'4 junior (15'6 hs), 16'5 sophomore (14'9 hs).  Now finishing his 18th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15' and was the 2012 USA Masters Outdoor Champion.

Shawn Francis, Graduated NDSU with a BA in Education, with honors, and a Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Biomechanics.  He is currently training with Caroline & Steve for the 2016 Olympics (he placed 5th at the 2010 USA championships and 5th at the 2013 USA Indoor Champs) and has a PR of 18'1.  Shawn is USATFCCCA certified and has 8 years coaching experience; most recently at NDSU where he was the volunteer assistant pole vault coach.

Brandon Johnson, Armstrong High School Pole Vault Coach.  Brandon has been coaching at Armstrong for the last five years.  He graduated with a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Northwestern College in 2010.  There he holds both the indoor and outdoor school records, was a five-time conference champion, and NCCAA All-American.  He has a lifetime PR of 15-1 and currently works as a quality assurance analyst at Evolution1 in Edina.  Brandon will be coaching the (C) and (D) sessions from 1:15-3:00.

Big 10 Champion pole vaulter for the University of Minnesota; studying Kinesiology with an emphasis on Sport Sciences. He was 2013 Outdoor Big Ten champion in the vault, with a PR of 5.31 (17'5). In high school he was state runner up in Illinois as a senior. He is entering his senior season as a Gopher. He has 4 years experience coaching pole vault at various camps and clinics, including Jan Johnson's Sky-Jumpers.  NCAA Rules prohibit listing his name.  He will be joining Brandon in coaching the (C) and (D) sessions from 1:15-3:00.

Hey Everyone
Just got approval
We are a GO for (3) more Sundays indoors at the U

The details:
1. Sunday March 31, April 7, April 14, 1-3pm
2. Bring your OWN poles (ours are being rented out for the season)
3. Bring your coach if you can
4. Bring your USATF membership card
5  $40 cash or check (each practice)
6. We will provide one Flight Deck coach to oversee the practices (Michelle Legatt), but it won't be as formal as camp instruction depending on the number of athletes attending

So far we have been running 7-10 vaulters--which is PERFECT!!!

Eden Valley - Watkins - Kimball vault coach opening

$1000
coach 2-3 times per week and all varsity meets.
They have quite a few poles and have rented in the past when needed.

Email or call head coach Jason Mortenson, if interested
j.mortenson@kimball.k12.mn.us
(507) 217-9412

[Edina]

Edina is looking for a girl's vault coach

Details:
3 days/week (Mid March to end of May, beginning of June)
--The coach would have the ability to set their own weekly schedule--

$1850.50 for a part time contract (). 
The head coach (Cole Nelson) is flexible and open to the purchasing/renting of poles as needed.

They have 2 returning vaulters from last season that placed in the top 10 at sections. 
--One is a senior and the other is a junior. 
--On average we usually have 5-6 vaulters each season.

email assistant coach Mackenzie Lobby mlobby@gmail.com to inquire further

[sampsonj@augsburg.edu]

FILLED




Volunteer pole vault coaching position for Augsburg College

starting Monday, November 26
Competitions begin on Saturday January 26

2 days per week
They have some poles but will buy/rent as needed.
They practice at the UofM Indoor Fieldhouse

Athletes:
(1) Female/senior, PR: 11'
(1) Male/freshman, multi-event, never vaulter before

Please email Jarred Sampson sampsonj@augsburg.edu for more information or to apply.

[FINALLY!]

FINALLY!
Indoor Track & Field is available for
Junior High, High School, Open and Masters athletes
in Minnesota
in the Fall and Winter

Minnesota Track and Field Series
--1st Year--
--UofM Indoor Fieldhouse--
(Directions to the UofM Indoor Fieldhouse)

Enter through the North West Entrance

Flight Deck Athletics will be offering all of the pole vaulting camps.

• Here is a link to register to Vault....Yes, this is the same camp offering we just posted the other day

Minnesota Throwers Association will be offering the throws camps. 

• Here is a link to register to Throw

Shani Marks Johnson will be offering the Sprints, LJ and TJ camps. 

• Here is a link to register to Sprint, LJ, TJ

[Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps]

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps
--18th Year of camps, 2nd year indoor--
--UofM Indoor Fieldhouse--
(Directions to the UofM Indoor Fieldhouse)

Enter through the North West Entrance

Flight Deck Camp Details:
10 athletes maximum per session
5:1 athlete to coach ratio, or better, ensured
All Poles included
The most experienced group of coaches in the State (Coach Bios are below)

The Flight Deck Difference:
-we do not bait and switch, promising an elite-level coach then providing a novice-coach
-we actually do provide ALL the poles
-our staff of exceptional coaches work together seamlessly to ensure that the vaulter's individual needs are always met.
-we never over-crowd the camp with too many vaulters on the runway

Session Day, Time, (Dates), Cost
Session (A) Sunday 12n-2pm (11/4, 11/11, 11/18) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (A) Sunday 2-4pm (11/4, 11/11, 11/18) ($150)
--Coaches TBD

Session (B) Sunday 12n-2pm (11/25, 12/2, 12/9) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (B) Sunday 2-4pm (11/25, 12/2, 12/9) ($150)
--Coaches TBD

Session (C) Sunday 12n-2pm (1/6, 1/13, 1/20) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (C) Sunday 2-4pm (1/6, 1/13, 1/20) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (C) Sunday 4-6pm (1/6, 1/13, 1/20) ($150)
--Coaches TBD

Session (D) Sunday 10-12n (1/27, 2/3, 2/10) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (D) Sunday 12n-2pm (1/27, 2/3, 2/10) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (D) Sunday 2-4pm (1/27, 2/3, 2/10) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (D) Sunday 4-6pm (1/27, 2/3, 2/10) ($150)
--Coaches TBD

Session (E) Sunday 10a-12n (2/17, 2/24, 3/3) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (E) Sunday 12n-2pm (2/17, 2/24, 3/3) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (E) Sunday 2-4pm (2/17, 2/24, 3/3) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Session (E) Sunday 4pm-6pm (2/17, 2/24, 3/3) ($150)
--Coaches TBD

**additional times will be added as sessions fill**


To Enroll
1--Become a USATF Member Link to USATF Membership--UofM rule...you must show your current Membership Card to the coaches before you can jump (bring your card)
2--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
3--Print and complete camp Registration Form
4--Print, complete, and sign the General Waiver (required annually)
5--Print, complete, and sign the Helmet Waiver (required annually)
6--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
7--US MAIL completed registration, General Waiver, Helmet Waiver, and check to
      Flight Deck
      9529 Teakwood Ln N
      Maple Grove MN  55369
--you cannot jump until this is completed and turned in--
8--Look for your name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
9--Please direct all questions to Caroline White, 763-458-2916


Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring your USATF Membership Card (you have to show this to the coach before you can jump)
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive at the fieldhouse 10 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 24 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).

Gary Danelius, 19th year as the Wayzata HS vault coach for 19th year. Gary also coached vault at the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years and Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.

Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock is in his 3rd year of coaching with Flight Deck.

Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline & Steve for the 2016 Olympics (she has previously jumped at 2-indoor and 2-outdoor USA championships/Olympic Trials). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.

Shawn Francis, Graduated NDSU with a BA in Education, with honors, and a Masters in Nutrition and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Biomechanics.  He is currently training with Caroline & Steve for the 2016 Olympics (he placed 5th at the 2010 USA championships) and has a PR of 17'8.  Shawn is USATFCCCA certified and has 8 years coaching experience; most recently at NDSU where he was the volunteer assistant pole vault coach.

Administration by Steve White, Current University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (17'6).  Now in his 18th year teaching, Steve is the former AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School and the current Curriculum Specialist (Science and Math) for Robbinsdale Area Schools.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.

[Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault JO Camp]

Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault JO Camp
--2nd Year--
--Armstrong High School--
(Directions to Armstrong High School)

This camp targets kids who want to get some coaching, and go to the JO summer meets with every pole they could possibly need.  The Region JO meet (at Oshkosh) is open to all who register.  

Camp Features:
...Poles included, please don't bring any--we have everything
...Brand New Pole Vault Pit for practices
...Outdoor High-bar (strap-bar) for practices
...All athletes will receive a t-shirt
...Ten athletes max per session
...5:1 Athlete to coach ratio)
...we will transport all poles needed, by each athlete, to and from the meet
...we will coach our campers at the meets
...Michelle Legatt, St Catherine's University Women's Vault Coach

Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring sunscreen
...dress appropriately for heat and cold
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions
...athletes must self-register for USATF membership (Link to USATF Membership page)
...athletes must self-register for each meet (Link to JO Meet registration page)
...athletes must get themselves to and from the meet

Times...
....(6:00p-8:00p) for practice and rain make-up day if needed

Days...
Tuesday 7/3, JO Meet 7/7 or 7/8 (Rain Makeup day Thursday 7/5)

Cost:
...$300

Campers are encouraged to attend Wednesday Night Vault Meets at Armstrong
Campers are encouraged to bring their coach
Campers are encouraged to have teammates sign up (and carpool)


To reserve your spot...
1--Print and complete camp Camp Registration Form
2--Write a check made out to Armstrong pole Vaulting
3--US-Mail completed registration and check to...
 Flight Deck JO Camp
9529 Teakwood Ln N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
4--Look for your first name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
5--Please direct all questions to Caroline White, 763-458-2916 (camp administrator)


Coaches Bio's
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University and Park Cottage Grove High School vault Coach. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve has coached multiple Big 10 Champions and All-Americans, including Moorhead native Brock Spandl (17'3, 2010 D1-All-American), Ben Peterson (18'0 PR, 2011 D1-NCAA runner-up) and current Gopher athletes; 17'4 junior (15'6 hs), 16'5 sophomore (15'6 hs), 16'5 freshmen (15'9 hs), and 16'5 freshmen (14'9 hs).  Now finishing his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15' and was 2nd at the 2011 USA Masters Indoor Championships.  Steve too will be coaching his college junior at the USA Olympic Trials (stating his name is a NCAA violation)  

[Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault JO Camp]

Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault JO Camp
--2nd Year--
--Armstrong High School--
(Directions to Armstrong High School)

This camp targets kids who want to get some coaching, and go to the JO summer meets with every pole they could possibly need.  The State JO meet (at St Louis Park) is open to all who register.  The JO Region meet (at Hamline) is available for those that qualify at the State JO meet.  

Camp Features:
...Poles included, please don't bring any--we have everything
...Brand New Pole Vault Pit for practices
...Outdoor High-bar (strap-bar) for practices
...All athletes will receive a t-shirt
...Ten athletes max per session
...(2) coaches at all times (resulting in 5:1 ratio)
...we will transport all poles needed, by each athlete, to and from the meets
...we will coach our campers at the meets
...Michelle Legatt, St Catherine's University Women's Vault Coach; Brock Spandl, UofM Alum & All-American; Caroline White, University of Minnesota Women's Vault Coach (Substitute)

Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring sunscreen
...dress appropriately for heat and cold
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions
...athletes must self-register for USATF membership (Link to USATF Membership page)
...athletes must self-register for each meet (Link to JO Meet registration page)
...athletes must get themselves to and from the meet

Times...
....(6:00p-8:00p) for practices and rain make-up day if needed

Days...
Thurs 6/14, Sat 6/16  (Rain Makeup day Wed 6/20)

Cost:
...$100

Campers are encouraged to attend Wednesday Night Vault Meets at Armstrong
Campers are encouraged to bring their coach
Campers are encouraged to have teammates sign up (and carpool)


To reserve your spot...
1--Print and complete camp Camp Registration Form
2--Write a check made out to Armstrong pole Vaulting
3--US-Mail completed registration and check to...
 Flight Deck JO Camp
9529 Teakwood Ln N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
4--Look for your first name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
5--Please direct all questions to Caroline White, 763-458-2916 (camp administrator)


Coaches Bio's
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University and Park Cottage Grove High School vault Coach. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.

Caroline White, University of Minnesota Women's Pole Vault Coach.  In her time at the UofM she has coached female athletes to the NCAA D-1 national meet ten times, one to the USA Olympic Trials, with a jump of 14'1, and the 2007 Junior Pan Am Gold Medalist, with a current PR of 14'4.  Caroline began vaulting as a college freshman at the College of St Benedict, where she earned All-American honors twice.  Caroline has a PR jump of 12'2 in 2002 and since has placed her focus on coaching and teaching.  Caroline is finishing her 7th year teaching life science at Maple Grove Junior High.  Caroline is USA Track and Field certified Level 1 and Level 2 jumps.  She has been coaching pole vault for 10 years and has 10 years experience coaching gymnastics.  

[CONCLUDED]

CONCLUDED==

Thank you all for a great summer!

We will post it when we re-open the Indoor Vaulting Facility this fall

Wednesday Night Flights at Armstrong

What:Full Service Pole Vault Competitions
Where:Armstrong High School
When: Wednesdays June 13th through August 1st
--The pit opens at 3:30pm, for warm-ups
--The pit closes at 8pm, mosquito's are too thick after that
--All meets are pending the weather--A final call on bad weather will be made no later than 3pm meet day

What do you have to do?:
1) Check the weather and decide if it looks good enough to jump
2) Check this Post to make sure the meet has not been canceled--please don't call, the meet is a GO unless we post it here that it is cancelled
3) bring $15 cash (entry fee)
4) bring your own water, food, sunscreen, bug-spray, etc.
5) bring your own poles if you want

What is provided: is a full service meet
1) You may use our full line of poles
--you agree to purchase any poles you damage
2) We will have 3 paid workers running the meet, placing crossbars, and adjusting standards
3) Any crossbar breakage is also covered by the entry fee
4) We run one of two formats for meets
"Mulligan-Meet 2.0"
--the pit will open at 3:30pm for warm-ups
--initial bars start at 4:15pm for those that wish to begin--others will wait the hour for the 5:15 WU break
--5-Alive will be in effect, although multiple heights will be active at any one time
--each vaulter gets a single 4th attempt (Mulligan)
--We will have a warm-up break at 5:15pm.  Late arrivals and those who waited after the 4:15 meet beginning will have 2-min per athlete.  For example: if (5) people arrive/start late, the warm-up period will be 10min long.
--We will have a second warm-up break at 6:15pm (2min/athlete) for the very Late arrivals and those who have not yet touched the runway.
--There will be NO wam-up break after 6:15
"10-Bar meet" if there are 15 people or less
--unlimited warm-up
--10-bars placed at heights for your choice (0" and 6" one week, 3" and 9" alternate weeks)[/s]


One more thing:
We usually go out for pizza afterward--all are welcome

[Although our summer camps are currently Concluded,we will be offering INDOOR vaulting opportunitiesAugust through Aprilat our indoor vaulting facilityinformation will be posted on the Website when dates and times are determined]

Although our summer camps are currently Concluded,
we will be offering INDOOR vaulting opportunities
August through April
at our indoor vaulting facility
information will be posted on the Website when dates and times are determined

Flight Deck Athletics Pole Vault DAY Camp
--17th Year--
--Armstrong High School--
(Directions to Armstrong High School)

In an effort to reduce the exposure to the sun and reduce issues with dehydration, we will run our camps with a maximum of Eight athletes for 1 hour, 45 minutes. This works out to be more minutes/athlete than our previous camps that had (10) kids and went (2) hours.  With two coaches present, we achieve an unmatched level of personal attention (4:1 athlete to coach ratio)

Camp Features:
...Poles included, please don't bring any--we have everything
...Brand New Pole Vault Pit
...Outdoor High-bar (strap-bar)
...All athletes will receive a t-shirt
...Eight athletes max per session
...(2) coaches at all times (resulting in 4:1 ratio)
...Steve White, UofM Men's Vault Coach; Caroline White, UofM Women's Vault Coach; Michelle Legatt, St Catherine's University Women's Vault Coach (substitute if needed)

Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring sunscreen
...dress appropriately for heat and cold
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions

Times...
....Group 1 (8:00a-9:45a)
....Group 2  (9:45a-11:30a)
....Group 3  (11:30a-1:15p)

Sessions Available...
...(A) June 18-21 (MTWH)
...(B) June 26-29 (TWHF)
...(C) July 10-13 (TWHF)
...(D) July 16-19 (MTWH)
...(E) July 23-26 (MTWH)---tentative...

Cost:
...$185 for the first session signed up for ($175 for 2011 Summer camp alum, $10 discount)
...$175 for each additional session
Campers are encouraged to sign up for multiple sessions
Campers are encouraged to bring their coach
Campers are encouraged to have teammates sign up (and carpool)


To reserve your spot...
1--Print and complete camp Registration Form
2--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
3--Mail completed registration and check to...
Flight Deck Summer Pole Vault Camp
9529 Teakwood Ln N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
4--Look for your first name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
5--Please direct all questions to Caroline White, 763-458-2916



Coaches Bio's
Caroline White, University of Minnesota Women's Pole Vault Coach.  In her time at the UofM she has coached female athletes to the NCAA D-1 national meet ten times, one to the USA Olympic Trials with a jump of 14'1, and the 2007 Junior Pan Am Gold Medalist, with a current PR of 14'4.  Caroline began vaulting as a college freshman at the College of St Benedict, where she earned All-American honors twice.  Caroline has a PR jump of 12'2 in 2002 and since has placed her focus on coaching and teaching.  Caroline is finishing her 9th year teaching life science at Maple Grove Junior High.  Caroline is USA Track and Field certified Level 1 and Level 2 jumps.  She has been coaching pole vault for 10 years and has 10 years experience coaching gymnastics.  Caroline has again qualified an athlete for the USA Olympic Trials and will coach Samantha Sonnenberg (12'6 HS PR, 14'3 PR as a Gopher, 14'5 current PR) at this year's trials at Oregon.  

Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve has coached multiple Big 10 Champions and All-Americans, including Moorhead native Brock Spandl (17'3, 2010 D1-All-American), Ben Peterson (18'0 PR, 2011 D1-NCAA runner-up) and current Gopher athletes; 17'4 junior (15'6 hs), 16'5 sophomore (15'6 hs), 16'5 freshmen (15'9 hs), and 16'5 freshmen (14'9 hs).  Now finishing his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15' and was 2nd at the 2011 USA Masters Indoor Championships.  Steve too will be coaching his college junior at the USA Olympic Trials (stating his name is a NCAA violation)  

Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University and Park Cottage Grove High School vault Coach. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree in Material Sciences from Columbia University.

[High school size Pole Vault Pit]

I'm Posting this to get the word out
this is a pit and standards that will be for sale in days
the school is still going through the administrative politics on price etc.
--but let me know if you are interested
--the prices are my best guess and what I am recommending

The pits were used by Flight Deck in our building for winter vault sessions
--the pit is EXCELLENT and because the 32" foam is new, will last for 8-10 years if treated properly

SOLD     High school size Pole Vault Pit
--32" thick
--all new foam in spring 2011
--blue
--rain cover
--I think this will be $4000 (the school is still discussing)  SOLD

---Gill Scholastic Standards (7110)
--red
--steel
--used 10-days
--I think this will be $1000 (again, the school is still discussing

Here is a link to the UofM HS Clinic this Saturday

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/minn/sports/w-track/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/onedayclnuic.pdf
--you can register at the door--
--bring your own poles--

Caroline and Michelle are lead vault coaches

[This session is Concluded--THANK YOUAdditional Sessions ARE being offered at this time]

This session is Concluded--THANK YOU

Additional Sessions ARE being offered at this time

Come Try US out!

See why every kid we coach,
chooses to come back for more

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vaulting
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Open-Pit:
All Poles included
this may get big; so unlike our camps, we cannot guarantee 10 or fewer vaulters at this open pit offer
At least (2) coaches will be there lightly coaching and serving as 'lifeguards'

Saturday January 7th
--10am-2pm
--coaches reserve the right to stop an athlete's session when an athlete fatigues

Cost
--$20 for vaulters who have been to the building before (alumni)
--Alumni who bring new vaulters to the building will receive a $10 credit per new-kid
--FREE for any vaulter new to the building
(example: an alumni who brings (2) vaulters who are new to the building, Free for all three vaulters)
Spectators, coaches and parents are also welcome--FREE


To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--EACH PERSON WHO IS VAULTING--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Bring completed registration and cash or check to Practice
--you cannot jump until the registration is completed and turned in--
4--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932


Athlete Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 23 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).
Gary Danelius, Wayzata HS vault coach for 18 years and counting at the same time the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years, Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.
Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline for the 2012 Olympic Trials (she has already cleared the provisional (B) standard). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.
Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.
Alicia Rue, has coached summer camp with flightdeck for four years. Alicia recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in mathematics. She is a 4-time NCAA DI All American as well as a 4-time Big-10 Champion.  Alicia placed 2nd at the 2007 USATF Junior Nationals and won the 2007 Junior Pan American games.  A graduate of Armstrong High School, Alicia had a personal best of 13-3 and was the 2005 and 2006 Minnesota State AA champion (she still holds the all time meet record of 12-9). Alicia has a lifetime personal best of 14-4.5(4.38m). Currently she teaches 9th grade Math at Wayzata High School and is training for the 2012 Olympic Trials with her coach Chris Milton.
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.
Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.  

[This session is Concluded--THANK YOUAdditional Sessions ARE being offered at this time]

This session is Concluded--THANK YOU

Additional Sessions ARE being offered at this time

Come Try US out!

See why every kid we coach,
chooses to come back for more

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vaulting
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Open-Pit:
All Poles included
this may get big; so unlike our camps, we cannot guarantee 10 or fewer vaulters at this open pit offer
At least (2) coaches will be there lightly coaching and serving as 'lifeguards'

Friday January 6th
--6pm-9pm
--coaches reserve the right to stop an athlete's session when an athlete fatigues

Cost
--$20 for vaulters who have been to the building before (alumni)
--Alumni who bring new vaulters to the building will receive a $10 credit per new-kid
--FREE for any vaulter new to the building
(example: an alumni who brings (2) vaulters who are new to the building, Free for all three vaulters)
Spectators, coaches and parents are also welcome--FREE


To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--EACH PERSON WHO IS VAULTING--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Bring completed registration and cash or check to Practice
--you cannot jump until the registration is completed and turned in--
4--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932


Athlete Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 23 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).
Gary Danelius, Wayzata HS vault coach for 18 years and counting at the same time the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years, Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.
Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline for the 2012 Olympic Trials (she has already cleared the provisional (B) standard). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.
Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.
Alicia Rue, has coached summer camp with flightdeck for four years. Alicia recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in mathematics. She is a 4-time NCAA DI All American as well as a 4-time Big-10 Champion.  Alicia placed 2nd at the 2007 USATF Junior Nationals and won the 2007 Junior Pan American games.  A graduate of Armstrong High School, Alicia had a personal best of 13-3 and was the 2005 and 2006 Minnesota State AA champion (she still holds the all time meet record of 12-9). Alicia has a lifetime personal best of 14-4.5(4.38m). Currently she teaches 9th grade Math at Wayzata High School and is training for the 2012 Olympic Trials with her coach Chris Milton.
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.
Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.  

[This session is Concluded--THANK YOUAdditional Sessions ARE being offered at this time]

This session is Concluded--THANK YOU

Additional Sessions ARE being offered at this time

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vaulting
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Open-Pit:
All Poles included
this may get big; so unlike our camps, we cannot guarantee 10 or fewer vaulters at this open pit offer
At least (2) coaches will be there lightly coaching and serving as 'lifeguards'

Sunday January 1st
--2pm-6pm
--coaches reserve the right to stop an athlete's session when an athlete fatigues

Cost
--$20 for vaulters who have been to the building before (alumni)
--Alumni who bring new vaulters to the building will receive a $10 credit per new-kid
--FREE for any vaulter new to the building
(example: an alumni who brings (2) vaulters who are new to the building, Free for all three vaulters)
Spectators, coaches and parents are also welcome--FREE


To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--EACH PERSON WHO IS VAULTING--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Bring completed registration and cash or check to Practice
--you cannot jump until the registration is completed and turned in--
4--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932


Athlete Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 23 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).
Gary Danelius, Wayzata HS vault coach for 18 years and counting at the same time the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years, Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.
Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline for the 2012 Olympic Trials (she has already cleared the provisional (B) standard). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.
Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.
Alicia Rue, has coached summer camp with flightdeck for four years. Alicia recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in mathematics. She is a 4-time NCAA DI All American as well as a 4-time Big-10 Champion.  Alicia placed 2nd at the 2007 USATF Junior Nationals and won the 2007 Junior Pan American games.  A graduate of Armstrong High School, Alicia had a personal best of 13-3 and was the 2005 and 2006 Minnesota State AA champion (she still holds the all time meet record of 12-9). Alicia has a lifetime personal best of 14-4.5(4.38m). Currently she teaches 9th grade Math at Wayzata High School and is training for the 2012 Olympic Trials with her coach Chris Milton.
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.
Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.  

[Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps]

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps
--17th Year of camps, 1st year indoor--
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Flight Deck Camp Details:
10 athletes maximum per session
5:1 athlete to coach ratio, or better, ensured
All Poles included
Customize the days per week you wish to attend
Coaches will coordinate, conference, and keep records on each vaulter; ensuring each vaulter gets the very best that each coach has to offer.
The most experienced group of coaches in the State (Coach Bios are below)

The Flight Deck Difference:
-we do not bait and switch, promising an elite-level coach then providing a novice-coach
-we actually do provide ALL the poles
-our staff of exceptional coaches work together seamlessly to ensure that the vaulter's individual needs are always met.
-we never over-crowd the camp with too many vaulters on the runway

Session Day, Time, (Dates), Cost
Sunday Sessons 2-4pm (2/19, 2/26, 3/4) ($150)
--Coaches TBD
Sunday Sessons 4-6pm (2/19, 2/26, 3/4) ($150)
--Coaches Brock & Gary
Tuesday sessions 7-9pm (2/21, 2/28, 3/6) ($150)
--Coached by Michelle
Friday sessions 7-9pm (2/24, 3/2, 3/9) ($150)
--Coached by Kyle
**additional sessions will be added each day as sessions fill**


To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
4--Bring completed registration and check to first session
--you cannot jump until the registration is completed and turned in--
5--Look for your name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
6--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932


Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 23 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).
Gary Danelius, Wayzata HS vault coach for 18 years and counting at the same time the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years, Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.
Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline for the 2012 Olympic Trials (she has already cleared the provisional (B) standard). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.
Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.
Alicia Rue, has coached summer camp with flightdeck for four years. Alicia recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in mathematics. She is a 4-time NCAA DI All American as well as a 4-time Big-10 Champion.  Alicia placed 2nd at the 2007 USATF Junior Nationals and won the 2007 Junior Pan American games.  A graduate of Armstrong High School, Alicia had a personal best of 13-3 and was the 2005 and 2006 Minnesota State AA champion (she still holds the all time meet record of 12-9). Alicia has a lifetime personal best of 14-4.5(4.38m). Currently she teaches 9th grade Math at Wayzata High School and is training for the 2012 Olympic Trials with her coach Chris Milton.
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Administration by Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.  

[This session is Concluded--THANK YOUAdditional Sessions ARE being offered at this time]

This session is Concluded--THANK YOU

Additional Sessions ARE being offered at this time

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps
--17th Year of camps, 1st year indoor--
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Flight Deck Camp Details:
10 athletes maximum per session
5:1 athlete to coach ratio, or better, ensured
All Poles included
Customize the days per week you wish to attend
Coaches will coordinate, conference, and keep records on each vaulter; ensuring each vaulter gets the very best that each coach has to offer.
The most experienced group of coaches in the State (Coach Bios are below)

The Flight Deck Difference:
-we do not bait and switch, promising an elite-level coach then providing a novice-coach
-we actually do provide ALL the poles
-our staff of exceptional coaches work together seamlessly to ensure that the vaulter's individual needs are always met.
-we never over-crowd the camp with too many vaulters on the runway

Session Day, Time, (Dates), Cost
Sunday Sessions 4-6pm (1/29, 2/5, 2/12) ($150)
--Coached by Brock & Alicia
Tuesday sessions 7-9pm (1/31, 2/7, 2/14) ($150)
--Coached by Michelle & Gary
Friday sessions 7-9pm (2/3, 2/10, 2/17) ($150)
--Coached by Kyle & Michelle
Saturday sessions 2-4pm (2/4, 2/11, 2/18) ($150)
--Coached by Gary & Kyle
**additional sessions will be added each day as sessions fill**


To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
4--Bring completed registration and check to first session
--you cannot jump until the registration is completed and turned in--
5--Look for your name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
6--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932


Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 23 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).
Gary Danelius, Wayzata HS vault coach for 18 years and counting at the same time the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years, Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.
Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline for the 2012 Olympic Trials (she has already cleared the provisional (B) standard). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.
Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.
Alicia Rue, has coached summer camp with flightdeck for four years. Alicia recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in mathematics. She is a 4-time NCAA DI All American as well as a 4-time Big-10 Champion.  Alicia placed 2nd at the 2007 USATF Junior Nationals and won the 2007 Junior Pan American games.  A graduate of Armstrong High School, Alicia had a personal best of 13-3 and was the 2005 and 2006 Minnesota State AA champion (she still holds the all time meet record of 12-9). Alicia has a lifetime personal best of 14-4.5(4.38m). Currently she teaches 9th grade Math at Wayzata High School and is training for the 2012 Olympic Trials with her coach Chris Milton.
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Administration by Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.  

[This session is Concluded--THANK YOUAdditional Sessions ARE being offered at this time]

This session is Concluded--THANK YOU

Additional Sessions ARE being offered at this time

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps
--17th Year of camps, 1st year indoor--
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Flight Deck Camp Details:
10 athletes maximum per session
5:1 athlete to coach ratio, or better, ensured
All Poles included
Customize the days per week you wish to attend
Coaches will coordinate, conference, and keep records on each vaulter; ensuring each vaulter gets the very best that each coach has to offer.
The most experienced group of coaches in the State (Coach Bios are below)

The Flight Deck Difference:
-we do not bait and switch, promising an elite-level coach then providing a novice-coach
-we actually do provide ALL the poles
-our staff of exceptional coaches work together seamlessly to ensure that the vaulter's individual needs are always met.
-we never over-crowd the camp with too many vaulters on the runway

Session Day, Time, (Dates), Cost
Sunday Sessons 4-6pm (1/8, 1/15, 1/22) ($150)
--Coaches Gary & Kyle
Tuesday sessions 7-9pm (1/10, 1/17, 1/24) ($150)
--Coached by Gary & Michelle
Friday sessions 7-9pm (1/13, 1/20, 1/27) ($150)
--Coached by Alicia & Kyle


To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
4--Bring completed registration and check to first session
--you cannot jump until the registration is completed and turned in--
5--Look for your name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
6--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932


Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions

Coaches:
Kyle Cleven has been coaching pole vault for 23 years; University of St Thomas for 16 years, Mpls Washburn for 8 years prior, and Mpls South initially.  Kyle is USATF certified Level-1, Level-2 Jumps, Level-2 Sprints & Hurdles, and has begun Level-3.  While at UST, Kyle coached 17 MIAC Collegiate Conference Champions, 9 Runners Up, numerous Top 5 Finishers.  Kyle also coached six vaulters to the NCAA DIII  National championships; four earning All-American honors.  Eight of the men Kyle coached have bettered (15'), including the current MIAC Conference Indoor record holder at (16’3). Kyle has coached 3 women over (11') including the school record holder (12'5) who placed 2nd at NCAAs.  While coaching at Washburn, Kyle coached 3 MSHSL State Qualifiers (not bad for only having 3-poles).
Gary Danelius, Wayzata HS vault coach for 18 years and counting at the same time the National Sports Center vault coach for 17 years, Mpls Roosevelt prior to that.  Although Gary competed as a high jumper, he has been a pioneer in Minnesota vault coaching.  He is USATF certified Level-1 and Level-2 Jumps, as well as USATF Silver-Level certified in the vault (an accreditation no longer offered).  Gary's list of accomplishments may be second-to-none in Minnesota; (9) state qualifiers at Wayzata, (9) state qualifiers at Roosevelt, and (67) state qualifiers through his efforts at NSC.  The results (6) State Champions, (10) 2nd place, (6) 3rd place, (7) 4th place, (28) more also earning All-State honors by placing 5th through 9th.  The PR's of the kids Gary has developed (5) boys over 15', (25) over 14', (54) over 13'; and for the ladies (2) over 12', (5) over 11', and (13) over 10'.  Gary shares that one of his favorite successes was through the cooperative efforts of the Flight Deck Summer Camp and his efforts at Wayzata.  Gary had a young man go from doing barrel rolls over the bar, only clearing 12’ twice as a junior and not jumping high enough to get on the Honor Roll; to jumping 14’ 3” and winning the State meet the next year. That was a big “dreams can come true moment” for that vaulter.
Samantha Sonnenberg graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is currently training with Caroline for the 2012 Olympic Trials (she has already cleared the provisional (B) standard). Sam cleared 12'6 while at Waukesha South high school in Wisconsin and 14'3 at the UofM. She was a two-time Big-10 runner-up and was the 2011 Big-10 Pole Vault Champion. Sam is a two-time NCAA D1 All-American.
Brock Spandl Graduated UofM in 2011 with a B.S. in Kinesiology; exerce science. Now he is currently in grad school becoming a chiropractor.  Brock cleared 15' 3" while at Moorhead high school and 17' 3" while at the UofM.  Brock was a member of Gopher team for 5-straight Big-10 championship wins from 2009-2011, individually placing 3rd six times in the vault and Multis and 2nd in the 2011 decathlon.  Brock also earned All-American honors indoors 2010. His other lifetime PR's: heptathlon 5600+, decathlon of 7300+, LJ 23' 3", HJ 6' 7", 110h 14.4s, 100m 11.1).  Brock's experience and depth of knowledge made him an obvious choice to coach for flight deck summer camps in the summer of 2010, when Steve was completing his principal's license.
Alicia Rue, has coached summer camp with flightdeck for four years. Alicia recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in mathematics. She is a 4-time NCAA DI All American as well as a 4-time Big-10 Champion.  Alicia placed 2nd at the 2007 USATF Junior Nationals and won the 2007 Junior Pan American games.  A graduate of Armstrong High School, Alicia had a personal best of 13-3 and was the 2005 and 2006 Minnesota State AA champion (she still holds the all time meet record of 12-9). Alicia has a lifetime personal best of 14-4.5(4.38m). Currently she teaches 9th grade Math at Wayzata High School and is training for the 2012 Olympic Trials with her coach Chris Milton.
Michelle Legatt, St. Catherine University vault coach, former coach at Park Cottage Grove High School. Michelle began vaulting in 1998 as a 10th grader in Sartell, MN after 10 years of gymnastics and had a HS PR of 12'6. Michelle attended Arkansas State University where she was a 3-time Conference Champion, NCAA DI qualifier, and a USA-National Championship qualifier. While in Jonesboro, AR she trained with Earl Bell and other Olympians at Bell Athletics. She has a lifetime PR of 13'6. Since graduating, in 2005, Michelle has been working at 3M in R&D and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Administration by Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.  

[This session is Concluded--THANK YOUAdditional Sessions ARE being offered at this time]

This session is Concluded--THANK YOU

Additional Sessions ARE being offered at this time

Winter Break Vault Camp

With Steve & Caroline

Flight Deck Athletics INDOOR Pole Vault Camps
--17th Year of camps, 1st year indoor--
--Maple Plain--
(Directions to the Flight Deck Indoor Facility)

NOTE: we are in the Southwest suite (not in the gymnastics facility)
Enter through the South Entrance

Flight Deck Camp Details:
10 athletes maximum
2 coaches present at all times
All Poles included
Campers are encouraged to bring their coach
Campers are encouraged to have teammates sign up (and carpool)

Days and Times...
...December 27-30 (TWHF)
...(10:00a-12:00p)

Cost:
...$200

To Enroll
1--email steve@flightdeckathletics.com to reserve a spot
2--Print and complete camp Registration Form
3--Write a check made out to Flight Deck
3--Mail completed registration and check to...
Flight Deck Camps
9529 Teakwood Ln N
Maple Grove, MN  55369
5--Look for your name to appear on the reply below when your spot is reserved.
6--Please direct all questions to Steve White, 763-458-2932

Athlete Daily Responsibilities:
...bring water
...bring a granola bar, or similar snack, to eat at the conclusion of practice
...bring running shoes (suitable for jogging)
...bring racing spikes
...arrive 10 minutes early to complete a good warm-up and stretch prior to the camp beginning
...follow all coaching instructions



Coaches:
Caroline White, University of Minnesota Women's Pole Vault Coach.  In her time at the UofM she has coached female athletes to the NCAA D-1 national meet ten times and three times to the USA Nationals / Olympic Trials with PR jumps of 4.38m, 4.35m, and 4.31m.  Caroline began vaulting as a college freshman at the College of St Benedict, where she earned All-American honors twice.  Caroline has a PR jump of 12'2 in 2002 and since has placed her focus on coaching and teaching.  Caroline is in her 9th year teaching life science at Maple Grove Junior High.  Caroline is USA Track and Field certified Level 1 and Level 2 jumps.  She is in her 11th year of coaching pole vault and has 10 years experience coaching gymnastics.  
Steve White, University of Minnesota Men's Pole Vault Coach, former coach at St. John's University, St Cloud Tech High School, Armstrong High School, and University of St Thomas.  Steve began vaulting in 7th grade.  While at St Louis Park high school Steve went to state twice and had a PR jump of 14'.  Steve earned All-American honors twice while at North Central College in Illinois.  An advocate for girls in sports; Steve co-organized the original movement that led to girls getting to pole vault in Minnesota.  Steve coached the first girls' State Champion in the event; the first MN girl to clear 11'.  At the UofM, Steve coached the 2010 Men's Big 10 Champion, NCAA runner-up and All-American Gopher-vaulter (18'0 PR) as well as two All-American multi-eventers (17'3) and (16'9).  Now in his 17th year teaching, Steve is the AP physics teacher at Armstrong High School.  Steve is USATF certified Level 1, level 2 jumps, level 2 endurance, certified coaches-education instructor, and has begun level 3.  With a lifetime PR jump of 17'4, Steve still regularly clears 15'.