"Coach"
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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:
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Arkansas State University for 2 years
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Taught Summer Vault Camps at U of I and ASU 6 years
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Coached All Men's and Women's Jumps
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Pole Vault​
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Long Jump
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Triple Jump
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High Jump
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Volunteer Coach - George Mason University (under Jim Santos)
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Volunteer Coach - Timberland High School 4 years
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7 MO State Qu​alifiers and 2 top 8 finishers
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Volunteer Coach - Liberty High School
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Co-Coached with Jim to see Nolan Bone Win the State Championship 2019!​
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PV Coach - Southside Christian School 3 years
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Boys State Champ - 2021​
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Girls 1st & 2nd place - 2021
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Boys 1st & 2nd place - 2022
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Girls 1st, 2nd, 3rd places - 2022
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Boys & Girls Top 3 Podium Finishes
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Jon's Vaulting Accomplishments:
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IL State Champion as a Junior
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IL State Record as a Senior at 15'9"
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Big Ten Runner-up as a Freshmen, U of I
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5 Time Conference Champion, Arkansas State University
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Sunbelt Conference Record Holder: 18'1/2"
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6 Time NCAA Qualifier and Competitor
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2 Time NCAA Div. 1 All-American PR of 18'1"
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1992 Olympic Trials Qualifier
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Competed in World Championship Trials 1993
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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.