Training for Track and Field - Jumping Events

Master the Art of Jumping Events: A Comprehensive Training Program

Unlock your potential in track and field with this detailed program, expertly guided by experienced coach Rod Tiffin. This resource provides a step-by-step breakdown of the core components of the four major jumping events: pole vault, high jump, long jump, and triple jump.

You'll gain access to a wealth of training exercises and practice drills designed to improve technique and build strength. A dedicated chapter focuses on plyometric exercises, crucial for developing explosive power essential for all jumping disciplines.

Whether you're a coach looking to enhance your knowledge or an athlete striving for improvement, this video offers invaluable insights. In-depth demonstrations of proper techniques cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors.

Coach Rod Tiffin brings a proven track record to this program. During his time as an assistant track and field coach at the University of Alabama, his field event crew achieved remarkable success, amassing 17 school records, 20 All-American honors, eight Southeastern Conference Championships, three NCAA titles, a gold medal at the World University Games, and secured two Olympic team berths and two World Championship berths.

Currently, Coach Tiffin serves as the head track and field coach at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. He's a distinguished figure in the sport, having earned the title of 12-time Southern Conference Coach of the Year and leading Samford to six SoCon championships.

A former All-SEC decathlete for Auburn, Tiffin also holds records as an athlete, ranking fourth on Auburn’s all-time list with a remarkable 3,590 points in the pentathlon. Learn from the best and elevate your jumping performance!