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It’s a Cinch for Rusty Shealy Pole Vault By: Michelle Walthall Rusty Shealy Pole Vault, part of Shealy Athletics in Columbia, South Carolina, has much to offer pole vaulters from all over. Coach Rusty Shealy says, “During peak season we have over 50 weekly clinic athletes, plus camp kids and private sessions. We offer ten weekly clinic times: Sundays (4), Mondays
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(2), Tuesdays (2) and Thursdays (2), as well as PV 101 on Wednesdays. Camps are offered regularly throughout the year. It is not uncommon for people to come from all over the country for camps and private sessions.” They also offer many experienced vaulters to learn from. Coach Shealy also
tells us, “My son Chase Shealy, Christian Lloyd, and myself do most the coaching. We also bring in nationally recognized coaches, when available, to assist with our camps throughout the year.”
In addition to providing a good pole vault education, Coach Shealy strives to create a well-rounded, memorable experience at his facility. His philosophy is: “If you do something good for someone they will not only speak highly of you, they will come back. If you help them to create incredible memories they will tell many others and flock to you. One of my goals has always been to create great moments that are etched in people’s minds. One of the best things we have done is to lease a home on Lake Murray for summer camps, creating the ultimate camp experience. We also bring in some of the very best coaches to assist