Dylan S.

Track and Field Coaching Experience
Graduate Assistant- Wichita State University
Assistant Coach- Circle High School
Associate Head Coach- Andale High School
Head Coach- Wellington High School

Clinics/Camps
Camp Director- Andale High School Pole Vault Camp
Camp Director- Gold Medal Track Club (Summer Camp)
Camp Associate- KU Pole Vault Camp, KSU Summer Track Camp, Wichita State Speed Camp

Awards/Speaking Engagements/Certifications
Kansas Cross Country & Track & Field Coaches Association- Assistant Coach of the Year 2013- Jumps
Member of coaching staff that has won 3 consecutive Boy’s High School State Championships (Kansas)
Clinic Speaker for Wichita State Track Camp and Kansas High School Track and Field Coaches Clinic
U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association- Jumps Specialist

Age Groups
I have worked with kids first starting out in track and field all the way up to athletes competing in the Olympic Trials and Olympic Games.

I am a former Division 1 track and field athlete. I competed at Kansas State University and Wichita State University as a decathlete, pole vaulter, and javelin thrower. I have a background in almost every event in track and field. However, my main expertise was in the jumps specifically the pole vault. Below is a list of my awards and accomplishments!

Track and Field Accomplishments
Missouri Valley Male Student-Athlete of the Year Track (2006-2007)
Team Captain- Wichita State Track and Field Track (2006-2007)
All- Missouri Valley & Big 12 Conference Performer Javelin/PV (2006-2007)
Wichita State/Kansas State Top 10 All-Time Lists Indoor/Outdoor Pole Vault (2001-2007)
Scholarship Athlete- Kansas State/Wichita State University Decathlon (2001-2007)
2 Time Missouri Valley Runner-Up (17’ ¾”) Pole Vault (2005)
Missouri Valley Outdoor Conference Champion-Team Member Wichita State (2004)
Junior All-American Pole Vault (2001, 2002)
Andale High School Record Holder (16’ 1 ½”) Pole Vault (2001)
2 Time State Champion Pole Vault (2000, 2001)

Session Plan

15 mins - Dynamic Warmup- The purpose of the warmup is to warm the muscles up for activity and raise the core body temperature. In addition to warming the athlete up, we will also focus on speed development. Throughout the warmup we will work on speed development drills and mechanics in developing a faster athlete

10mins - Med Ball Routine - This is a routine used to develop explosiveness and power. We will focus on ground based power and learning how to apply force. Athletes must understand the concept of force application and triple extension for every sport and we will spend daily time on these concepts.

20 mins- Daily Fundamentals/Drills- These are skills and drills that should be part of everyday jump sessions. Daily Fundamentals are basic drills that need to done every day. These are skills that are imperative to being a great athlete. Drills are based upon athletes needs and are used as a way to break down something specific into a simpler skill. We will use both daily fundamentals and drills as part of each session.

40 mins – Event Session- We have spent time early in the session breaking things down now we will put everything together. It’s very important that athletes have a chance in every session to participate in the actual event and understand the demands. The only way to improve in each event is through repetition.

5 mins - Cool Down- This is the time where we recover for the next day’s activities and talk about plans and goals moving forward. We will spend time with some light jogging and static stretching. We want to make sure we feel refreshed and take care of all aches and pains.

Film / Video will be used throughout all sessions some athletes can receive biofeedback on a constant basis