Austin Pole Vault and Throws is the first indoor training facility in the greater Austin metro area. It is a world class facility with two 110+ foot runways and international-size pole vault pits. In addition, our throws area is cutting edge, with an official aluminum discus ring and a separate, dedicated shot put throwing area with toe board and circle. All with NCAA Div. I experience, our coaches represent Washington State, Texas A&M, and Texas State, where they earned both conference titles and national rankings. Most importantly, we are passionate about helping athletes reach and exceed their potential as future pole vaulters and throwers while they have fun doing it! Our vision is to foster a culture of athletic excellence.
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Reasons to Try Austin Pole Vault and Throws
Our Team
Coach Brian Elmore: Head Pole Vault Coach
512-845-7935
Since joining APV in the fall of 2018, Coach Brian has become a cornerstone of our program, drawing athletes from across Texas to benefit from his unparalleled coaching. His dedication has propelled over 40 athletes to join college pole vault teams in the past six years alone, showcasing his ability to prepare young athletes for success at the next level.
Coach Brian is a certified master-level pole vault official, ensuring that his athletes receive training grounded in technical precision and competitive integrity. His deep knowledge of the sport, combined with his passion for mentoring young athletes, makes him an exceptional coach for aspiring vaulters. He has officiated the Texas Relays for 30 years and officiated 10 UIL State Championships.
Jamie Riojas
512-826-5732
Athletics was always a part of my life growing up and I was four sport athlete in high school. I attended Texas A&M from 2001-2005 where I was a four-year Lettermen in the discus, shot put, hammer, and weight throw. During my time there I as a Big X11 All-Conference discus thrower who qualified for Nationals in 2003 with a personal best of 172.4…
Brandon Frye
Co-Owner
Brandon Frye has 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and as an executive. Before embarking into the entrepreneur world, attended the nationally-ranked Business School at the University of Texas in Austin. Along with professional life, lifelong involvement in athletics, including 20+ triathlons and completing the Iron Man Triathlon in Arizona…
Sergio Rivas
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Ben Skrla
979-248-1439
Ben’s accomplishments at Texas A&M placed him in the top of the field. His personal bests were 178’ in the discus, 170’ in the hammer, and 61’ in the weight throw. He qualified for regionals in all 4 years of competition in the discus and finished as high as 9th place at the SEC Championships. Ben is a graduate of both Texas A&M and Rice University...
What People Say About Austin Pole Vault and Throws
Ben Ploetz helped my son set 5 new PRs and an overall PR in decathlon. He couldn’t have done it without Ben’s encouragement, motivation, and coaching skills as a fellow decathlete. He’s an awesome coach.
Ron Lowery
ParentCoach Ben knows his stuff, communicates well, and is incredibly positive and encouraging. After their first coaching session with Ben, my son and his best friend came home and couldn’t stop talking about how awesome he was. He inspired them to practice on their own. Anytime you can get teenage boys off the computer of their own free will, you know something is special. And that’s coach Ben, he’s something special.
