Libby Lommel

Pole vault coaches matter and Libby Lommel is proof. After three years without technical training or access to poles shorter than 13’ at Saint Cloud Apollo High School, Libby’s father found Twin Valley Pole Vault Club online.

Having poles that were the correct size, and learning from a passionate coach was a difference maker. Libby loves the small improvements she has made along the way. She is currently working on maintaining a strong bottom arm during the plant, and an open chest during takeoff.

“Libby is the type of athlete that any coach would be happy to have the privilege to work with. Despite a busy schedule, she still makes the 4-hour round trip to practice, sleeps on the pit in order to get more practice in the next day, and finds ways to work on her skills at home. She has made so much progress in her 5 months at TVPV and deserves all of it. No matter what her future holds, I know she will do amazing things,” says Coach Hammerschmidt.

Coach Hammerschmidt has been the biggest influence on Libby’s vault career. He is fully committed to the sport and is always looking for better ways to coach. He takes the vault one step at a time while never letting anyone feel inferior. Before she found the club, Libby watched many Team Hoot pole vault videos.

At her home meet her senior year, Libby was the only vaulter competing. She cleared 8’ easily and progressed to 9’, then 9’4” a new personal best,. She continued on to clear 10’4”. Libby felt on top of the world with her 13” PR that day!

Photo provided by Jon Hammerschmidt