Suhr's On Camera Interview

[xpvjumper]

I am happy to announce that I was able to interview with World Class pole vault coach Rick Suhr. He answered all my questions and a couple that were asked here on pv power. The whole experience was fantastic! Rick was incredibly insightful and I can't wait to return. Thank you so much Rick and Jenn for allowing me some great insight into your world.

I've posted the interview on YouTube, there are 2 parts, click the links here to watch:

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTxraacB ... detailpage

Part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuBF0WRb ... detailpage

I hope you enjoy

Also available on Flotrack.com:

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[hiphipjorge]

dmiles has been ranked top 5 in the world for the last 3 years...just saying. Last checked, he was an American.

[VaultLove]

D Miles in a nutshell>
Top-five world ranking each of past three years, and six of last eight.
Ranked No. 1 in the U.S.

dmiles has been ranked top 5 in the world for the last 3 years...just saying. Last checked, he was an American.

[VaultPurple]

top 3 vaulter every year.. how do you do it?


... i think coaching probably the most athletic woman to ever pick up a pole probably has to help a little...

[KLocke]

Good points during interview. I think healthy Brad Walker is shizzle

[xpvjumper]

I was simply addressing one of the biggest topics on chatlines right now (especially in the previous question on this board "Worst indoor season ever ?") which is the question why our American Men have been weak this year, so I asked Coach Suhr his opinion on issue and he disagreed and defended the American Men.

His exact quotes were "I don't think that our American men are not jumping well"

"We have some young guys with great promise right now"

"These guys are taking a hit that they don't really deserve"

One of the greatest things that I feel can be drawn throughout the entire interview is Suhr's most valuable quote - "Maybe were criticizing the very avenue that can get us there"

[VaultLove]

I think one young guy will make Daegu team. I will possibly go in this order:

Walker
Miles
Roth
Hollis
Scott
Whitt