OUR PHILOSOPHY

Kody has been coaching the pole vault since 2006 when a need for a coach arose and has honed his expertise by learning from the top coaches nationwide. As a former long time coach at Bingham High and a UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit coach, he has always been eager to share his vaulting wisdom with those in need. Kody established the Utah Pole Vault Academy to help support the sport in Utah and the surrounding regions. In 2015 Kody built his own indoor training facility, where UTPVA trains year-round. Kody pole vaulted in high school jumping 13'6" but later went on to jump an all time personal record of 14' in the masters division at the 2017 National Pole Vault Summit. He has coached countless State and Region champions, record holders, and much more.

Cameron has been an integral part of the UTPVA coaching staff since 2015. Outside of the club he has taught and coached at Copper Hills High (2015-2019), Herriman High (2022-Present) and he is a USATF certified official specializing in the pole vault. He holds a BS in applied physics and an MS in physics giving him an expert understanding of the physics of energy transfer seen in the vault. Cameron was first introduced to the pole vault in high school when his older brother, who vaulted, took him to the 2004 UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit. While at Vista high school in California Cameron jumped a personal best of 13'. Cameron loves the sport and being a coach. 

Devin has been coaching the pole vault at Riverton High since 2013 and started coaching at UTPVA in 2020. While in high school he had a personal best of 12'6" but considers jumping 10'6" while in a walking boot after breaking his ankle two weeks earlier a more impressive feat. During his time at Riverton, he has helped his vaulters rewrite the Utah record board. He is also a USATF certified official. 

Paz began his pole vaulting journey back in 1984 at Big Sky High School in Missoula Montana. As a high school senior, he jumped 15'. He later ran track for Idaho State University and was coached under Dave Nielsen as a pole vaulter and decathlete, jumping 16'8". Paz has been coaching on and off since 1999 and joined the UTPVA coaching staff in 2018 while his daughter was training with the club. Paz loves coaching the vault and enjoys the opportunity to be a part of the club family and coach all the different levels. He believes the pole vault is truly an amazing sport that brings a unique blend of competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship that is hard to match. 

Anginae joined the UTPVA Staff in 2021 bringing a wealth of knowledge to the team as a certified personal trainer. She has been coaching the pole vault since 2018. Anginae jumped 13'6" at Clovis West high school winning the 2011 California State Championships. After high school Anginae went on to compete at the University of Oregon for a year before transferring to BYU where she jumped 14'1.25" for a new outdoor BYU school record in 2015.

Oliver began pole vaulting in high school under Tom Martin, the National High School Pole Vault Coach of the Year in 2013, achieving a personal best of 15'3" (4.65m). While competing, Oliver gained the ability to relate to other athletes and the process of going from first time touching a pole, to full inversion. Oliver began coaching for UTPVA in 2016 and enjoys helping athletes raise the bar.

Porter began vaulting for Kody at Bingham High and with UTPVA. He currently competes for Utah Valley University with a personal best of 16'3" (4.95m). He joined the UTPVA coaching staff in 2020. 

Alex began vaulting for Kody at Bingham High and with UTPVA. He joined the UTPVA coaching staff in 2018. 

T began vaulting for Cameron at Copper Hills High and with UTPVA. During high school she had a serious injury and was able to train hard in her recovery bouncing back with a PR of 11'. This challenge has inspired her to study exercise science and physical therapy at Utah Valley University. Her love for the sport led her to continue to vault with the club after high school and she joined the UTPVA coaching staff in 2020. She is also the current Copper Hills Coach.

Collin joined the UTPVA coaching staff in 2025, but has been an active part of the UPTVA family since he was an athlete in the early days of the club. He also coaches for Hillcrest High School. 

Wyatt Barker joined the UTPVA coaching staff shortly after graduating high school as the state champion in 2024.

Cayson joined the UTPVA coaching staff in 2025. A former UTPVA athlete going back to the early days of the club. He also coaches for Mountain Ridge High school where he coached a state champion his first year.