Coaching Staff

Coach Decker is the Founder & Head Coach of the Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club. A Fairfax native and former Division I multi-event athlete and pole vaulter at George Mason University, he’s known for his energetic, detail-oriented coaching style and passion for growing the pole vault community across Northern Virginia.

Coach Ryan is an assistant coach at the Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club. A former George Mason University vaulter with a personal best of 4.52 meters (14’10”), he’s known for his quick takeoff and knack for turning “under” into an advantage.

Coming off retirement, coach Harrison is joining the Team in the Summer of 2026.

Coach Kennedy is a Head Coach at the Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club. She competed in pole vault at Virginia Tech and now trains at George Mason University while pursuing a graduate degree in forensic chemistry. Her personal best is 4.33m (14’ 2.5”).

Coach Diaz joins the staff from McLean High School

Introducing a new coach referred to us by Coach Steck, coach Uhle was also a Virginia Tech vaulter.

Coach Steck is the Sunday Head Coach at the Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club. A former Division I vaulter at Virginia Tech with a personal best of 5.21 meters (17’1”), he brings a calm, technical approach that helps athletes develop confidence and consistency on the runway.

Coach Trent an Assistant Coach with the Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club. He has an athletic background of lacrosse and pole vault. He competed with Chantilly High School and now trains with George Mason University. He brings a passionate love for the sport and understanding of each athlete at their current point of pole vaulting skills. His personal best jump is 14-6.