Gabi Leon
Pole Vault Camp
Athletes are invited to a one-day camp at Aquinas College, hosted by professional pole vaulter Gabi Leon alongside a team of accomplished coaches. Gabi is passionate about creating an experience that not only builds knowledge in the event but also fosters community and fun among athletes. The camp will be full of hands-on learning, with a primary focus on pole vaulting through both short-approach technical sessions and full-approach jumping. Athletes will also benefit from sprint form training to boost speed and power, gymnastics to sharpen body awareness and strength, and pole carry/drop technique to maximize energy into the takeoff.
When: December 27th from 12-5pm (doors will open at 11:30am)
Where: Aquinas College
Alksnis Athletic & Recreation Building 1580 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Who: Open to any and all only limited by grade level (6th grade and up) and # of participants
Focus:
Pole vaulting: short approach drills & full approach jumping
Sprint form technique
Gymnastic drills
Take off and pole carry drills
PRICING:
Early-bird registration BEFORE November 17th: $130
AFTER November 17th: $155
Registration will be cut off Christmas Eve (December 24th)
Pole Rental: $25 for unlimited use during camp
What to bring:
Training shoes
Spikes
Poles (Unless renting)
Water bottle
What is included:
T-shirt
Snacks
Coaches:
Gabi Leon:
#1 in Michigan history
#11 in the world
2022 NCAA Champion
Team USA
PR 15’5
Dave Emeott:
30 years of coaching
experience
Developed multiple state
champions and NCAA athletes
Colton Emeott:
Grand Valley State PV Alumni
East Kentwood grad
2x D2 All-American
PR 16’8
Calvin University pole vault coach
Coached Boys champion D1 HS States
Brian Bolton:
Aquinas & Calvin pole vault coach
10 years of coaching experience
Boys and girls runner up D1 HS States
EXPECTATIONS
Athletes:
Bring your best attitude and growth mindset.
Work hard and learn as much as you can
Allowed to video different skills and drills during the camp. The expectation is for phones to only be used for videoing.
Coaches:
Allowed on the field to learn
Advised not to coach their athlete for the duration of the camp
Parents
Allowed to stay for the duration of the camp
There are bleachers on the terrace of the facility
Schedule:
TBD
Have Any Questions?
Contact at gabileonpvcamp@gmail.com