ABOUT US
Seattle’s Northwest Pole Vault Club has quickly become one of the most productive pole vault training centers in the USA. The female national records for every class are in our club house, and the overall national U20 record has been raised again this spring by Junior Amanda Moll whose twin sister, Hana, is only 1” behind her. At our last state championships in 2019, athletes who trained with us at least part time won 22 state medals, six state championships, two state meet records, fifteen All-American honors, two Jr Olympics National Championships, two New Balance National Championships and a new American Junior Record. In summer 2021, after a return to some normalcy after Covid shut downs, NWPV sent eight athletes to the national championships at Eugene’s Hayward Field where our girls finished 1st, 2nd, 4th, 11th and 13th in the USA.
Our NWPV Club is now turning high level gymnasts into college-ready vaulters at miraculous speed. This fall, sixteen of our nineteen graduated seniors went off to colleges to continue vaulting. Of all of our club accolades, this might be the most impressive. Tim’s relationships with NCAA coaches around the nation give his athletes a tremendous recruiting advantage. Even in Covid years without meets, this trend continued without interruption.
Another beautiful outcome of the training center is that a wide variety of Seattle area schools who rarely had great vaulters before are now enjoying huge program success due to a partnership with our club. A key reason is the rapport that NWPV maintains with area coaches whose athletes seek our help. Coaches can trust us to offer the best instruction with ongoing communication about club & team practices, video sharing, pole sharing & more. The team atmosphere of the club is infectious. Our kids bond like teammates and have the times of their lives at larger invitationals, national meets and the Reno Pole Vault Summit where they and their parents gather like family to enjoy their success.
Finally, our legendary camps are gaining national attention. For over 30 years, our camps have empowered thousands of athletes and their coaches not only in the Northwest and British Columbia but from every corner of the country. What is the secret to our success? What keeps athletes coming back year after year? Come and see for yourself.
In the meantime, keep watching state and national podiums for our red white and blue jerseys.
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Club Benefits
Indoor climate-controlled facility in the heart of the Georgetown area, south of downtown Seattle
Number of athletes per session are adjusted for safety and for ideal balance of rest & repetition
Full-time video feedback along with
comprehensive strength & kinesthetic exercises on bars, rings, ropes & more
Private lessons are ideal for
first time vaulters or athletes needing one-on-one training
Customized weight training program optimal for pole vaulting
Speed training for dynamic strength &
optimal velocity on the runway geared specifically for vaulting
Privileged discount pricing
on poles
Virtual coaching is available for all athletes & coaches
Summer & winter track meets with coaching & pole support
Camps are available for all abilities for athletes and coaches.
NWPV is an USATF Club
& AAU Club Member. WIAA Coach Certification available
Free parking is available in our own parking lot & street parking is also unmetered
CONTACT US
NEW GYM ADDRESS: 670 South Orcas Street, Seatttle, WA 98108
T: 206-660-2867 | tim@nwpolevault.com
TESTIMONIALS
NWPV has been very important to the success of our children at this unique sport, strongly influenced by Coach Tim’s extensive knowledge and creative and patient teaching style. He has, from day one, believed in the potential of both our children (daughter and son), which has translated into two confident, successful pole vaulters. Thank you NWPV and Tim Reilly!
~ Eric Cohen
My son, Ryan Chase, a two-time Washington State Champion and a sophomore decathlete at the University of New Mexico, drove to Seattle from Olympia his senior year of high school to train with Tim regularly. The experience was truly worth the drive. Tim improved Ryan’s vaulting heights by two feet and guided his improvement in every competition that season. Tim easily diagnosed Ryan's weaknesses and was quick to find the right drills and cues to allow Ryan to progress.
Tim's facility offers great equipment and the instant video feedback during sessions is a really powerful coaching tool. But most importantly, Tim has amazing technical understanding of the event, patience with skill development and an ability to connect with the learning style of each athlete. Ryan loved working with Tim and looks forward to brush-up sessions over Christmas break!
~ Melissa Chase
NW Pole Vault is an extremely fun and welcoming environment for all skill levels that helped me improve two feet in just a few short months!"
~ Ryan Chase, Washington State Decathlon Champion, 2016, 2015
"NW Pole Vault is among the most elite pole vault training facilities in the state. Small practice sessions and top-tier coaching allows for a substantial amount of progress to be made in very short periods of time. All athletes from beginners to advanced are able to thrive in the pole vault tailored environment. Coach Reilly's decades of experience employ him with the expertise to connect with each and every athlete, no matter the skill level. Whatever level you hope to compete at, Tim Reilly will do everything in his power to help you get there. I have found more success through his gym than I have in any other local facilities. I can confidently say that NW Pole Vault has the most effective and efficient program in Western Washington."
~ Alexander Hamilton
As an old 18’3” pole vaulter myself from the ‘70s, I can say that Tim is awesome! I have watched him teach many times. He is very knowledgeable, and knows how to work with each athlete individually. The vault is very complex with many building blocks of skills required. Tim knows how to weave them all together in the right order. My kids have benefitted a great deal from working with Tim. Not only are they jumping high, but they understand what they are doing and can self- correct when needed.
Thanks Coach Reilly!
~ Jeff Taylor