Bill Falk, who founded M-F Athletic in 1960, has coached Olympic and All-American pole vaulters and has set the trend for new pole vault techniques in the U.S.A. He is the author of five pole vault books and has produced a number of track and field videos. He is currently the pole vault coach at the University of Miami (FL).
Mark Strawderman, a former 3x All-American in the Pole Vault, heads the Track & Field division of the company.
Pole Vault Discussion Bulletin Board The Everything Track & Field Discussion Board is organized by training topics. Join in on a pole vault discussion, or start your own!
Our goal is to help you become a better coach, athlete, or team! Our pledge is to give you the finest service possible! The entire M-F Athletic team is standing by to answer your questions about pole vault training, pole vault coaching and related equipment!
Coaches - join the NPVCA! At NPVCA.com, you'll find: • Pole vault coaching curriculum • Knowledge test!
Pole Vault Camps and Clinics
Check out upcoming Pole Vault Camps (for both Athletes and Coaches) from Bill Falk's Schools, Inc. Emphasis is on teaching fundamentals in small groups, not on competition. Our exceptional staff includes college coaches who are specialists in their events.