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Dynasty Pole Vault SE was founded by Jon Kelley, former University of Illinois and Arkansas State Vaulter. Jon Coached at Arkansas State while competing for Bell Athletics.

Jon's Coaching Experience:

  • Arkansas State University for 2 years

  • Taught Summer Vault Camps at U of I and ASU 6 years

  • Coached All Men's and Women's Jumps

    • Pole Vault​

    • Long Jump

    • Triple Jump

    • High Jump

  • Volunteer Coach - George Mason University (under Jim Santos)

  • Volunteer Coach - Timberland High School 4 years

    • 7 MO State Qu​alifiers and 2 top 8 finishers

  • Volunteer Coach - Liberty High School

    • Co-Coached with Jim to see Nolan Bone Win the State Championship 2019!​

  • PV Coach - Southside Christian School 3 years

    • Boys State Champ - 2021​

    • Girls 1st & 2nd place - 2021

    • Boys 1st & 2nd place - 2022

    • Girls 1st, 2nd, 3rd places - 2022

    • Boys & Girls Top 3 Podium Finishes

Jon's Vaulting Accomplishments:

  • IL State Champion as a Junior

  • IL State Record as a Senior at 15'9"

  • Big Ten Runner-up as a Freshmen, U of I

  • 5 Time Conference Champion, Arkansas State University

  • Sunbelt Conference Record Holder: 18'1/2"

  • 6 Time NCAA Qualifier and Competitor

  • 2 Time NCAA Div. 1 All-American  PR of 18'1"

  • 1992 Olympic Trials Qualifier

  • Competed in World Championship Trials 1993

  • Professional: Bell Athletics 94-95 PR 18'4-3/4"

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Jon has a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology and was a NSCA CSCS and Personal Trainer, as well as collegiate strength and conditioning coach for Arkansas State Track & Field.

Dynasty Pole Vault SE

Jon Kelley
314-368-2583

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