Pole Vault Coach Kyle Cleven

While coaching high school for nine years, Kyle developed numerous successful vaulter's and was able  to coach one of his athletes to a Minnesota state title. Since arriving at St. Thomas, Kyle has developed the most successful vaulting core in the MIAC.  In the last six seasons, Kyle has led 11 athletes to conference championships and qualified 3 to the NCAA national championships.

In addition to his structured coaching, Kyle coaches at and attends various summer camps.  He is also coaching a post collegiate vaulter who vaults 17'4" and has his sights set on the Olympics. 

Kyle is USA Track and Field  Level II certified both in the jumps, sprints and hurdles.  Coach Mathre's comments:  "We're lucky to have him!  He's a pole vault "nut" - he lives and breaths the event - with his enthusiasm showing each day in practice.  Most of all, he's a teacher of the sport and understands how to break down a technical event such as the pole vault and make it make sense. As a result, his athletes understand the event very well and have experienced a great deal of success.