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Who We Are

FAD specialises in pole vault coaching and athletic development. Through personalised and small-group training, we help athletes refine their technique, efficient movement, build confidence, and perform at their best.

❋ Purposeful Training

Every session is carefully structured to develop technique, strength, coordination, and confidence while supporting each athlete’s individual goals.

❋ Small-Group Coaching

Our small-group environment allows athletes to receive focused feedback, learn alongside others, and progress with consistent support.

❋ Expert Coaching

Our experienced coaches provide clear instruction, practical feedback, and personalised guidance to help every athlete improve safely and effectively.

❋ Supportive Development

We create a respectful and encouraging space where athletes can challenge themselves, build confidence, and enjoy the process of long-term development.

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What we do

Pole Vault Coaching

Develop confident, technically skilled pole vaulters through structured, progressive coaching. Sessions focus on safe technique, efficient movement, runway consistency, take-off mechanics, and competition preparation.

Training focus
Technical Development

Run-up, plant, take-off and clearance

Strength & Movement

Speed, coordination and body control

Athlete Levels

Beginners to competitive athletes

Training Options

Small-group and private coaching

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What we do

Squad Athletic Coaching

Build strong athletic foundations through purposeful group training. Our squad sessions develop speed, strength, coordination and event-specific skills in a supportive training environment.

Training Focus
Athletic Development

Speed, strength and coordination

Event Skills

Sprints, jumps and throws

Training Environment

Supportive small-group coaching

Progression

Structured for ongoing development

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What we do

Private Coaching

Receive focused, one-to-one coaching tailored to your current ability, goals and competition needs. Private sessions provide detailed technical feedback and an individual development plan.

Training Focus
Personal Assessment

Technique, strengths and priorities

Individual Coaching

Training tailored to your goals

Technical Feedback

Clear and immediate corrections

Best Suited For

Skill development or competition preparation

  • "The coaching has improved my technique, confidence and consistency. Every session is structured, supportive and focused on helping me progress.."

    Current Athlete

  • "Training with FAD has made a noticeable difference to my technique, confidence and overall performance. The coaches explain each skill clearly, provide practical feedback and take the time to understand each athlete’s individual goals. Every session is well structured, challenging and supportive. I have become more consistent in my approach, movement and technique, while also developing greater confidence in competition. I would highly recommend FAD to athletes of any level who are serious about improving."

    Current Athlete

  • "We have an excellent experience with FAD. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient and genuinely committed to helping each athlete progress safely and confidently. The small-group environment allows athletes to receive personalised feedback while still enjoying the encouragement and energy of training with others. We have seen a clear improvement in technique, coordination and confidence. Most importantly, the sessions are positive, purposeful and enjoyable. I would highly recommend FAD to any parent looking for high-quality athletics or pole vault coaching."

    Current Athlete

Start Your Athletic Journey

Train with FAD

At Fundamental Athletic Development, we provide structured coaching in pole vault and broader athletic development. Our programs help athletes build strong movement foundations, improve event-specific technique, and progress with confidence through purposeful, individualised training.

Our programs are suitable for:

  • School-aged athletes

  • Beginners learning pole vault

  • Developing track and field athletes

  • Multi-event athletes

  • Athletes preparing for competition

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Andy stepping up on the big stage! A huge PB of 4.95m at Nationals to finish 12th in Australia - massive result and plenty more to come. #polevault#australianathletics#squadgoals#fundamentalathleticdevelopment#nationals
Great week up in Sydney at the Australian Open Championships - plenty of PBs and a lot of fun along the way. #australianopenchampionship2026#athletics#polevault#decathon#squadgoals
Andy stepped up in tough conditions at the Melbourne Track Classic, clearing 4.85m to finish 2nd in a high-quality field. #polevault #chasing5meters #athletics #melbournetrackclassic #fundamentalathleticdevelopment
Best Male vault #fundamentalathleticdevelopment#melbourne
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