🎙️ Prepare for an electrifying installment of "Raise the Bar with Troy Haines" as we embark on an exploration of explosive athleticism with Kyle Knapp, founder of Kylek.fit and renowned trainer extraordinaire. With close to 200K followers on IG and a groundbreaking approach to training, Kyle is poised to enlighten and inspire. 🌟 Join us as Kyle unveils his journey, from overcoming an Achilles rupture to pioneering the cutting-edge world of "Ninja Training." Delve into the depths of his...

🎙️ Get ready for an explosive episode of "Raise the Bar with Troy Haines" as we dive into the world of explosive sports with Joel Smith, former strength and conditioning coach from Cal turned industry leader. With over 50K IG followers and a wealth of expertise, Joel brings unmatched insight into optimizing athletic performance. 🌟 Join us as Joel shares his journey from the renowned halls of Cal to pioneering explosive sports training. Discover the secrets behind his success and how he's...

🎙️ Get ready for an electrifying episode of "Raise the Bar with Troy Haines" as we delve into the awe-inspiring journey of Roy Carls. From the blistering tracks of UCLA to the sterile halls of the operating room, Roy's story is one of resilience, adaptation, and triumph against all odds. 🌟 Join us as Roy reminisces about his days as a 400m runner and Decathlete at UCLA, navigating the intense competition of both the athletic arena and the academic battlefield. From the camaraderie of...

What if I told you that dreams truly know no bounds? Join us on a journey of extraordinary perseverance with Kayla Bushey, as she defies the odds to pursue her Olympic dreams in triple jump. From collegiate athlete to post-collegiate warrior, Kayla's story is one of resilience and unwavering determination. 🌟 Dive deep into Kayla's remarkable odyssey as she shares the realities of finding meets, training, and the mental toughness required to succeed. Are you ready to be inspired? 🎧 Listen now...

🎙️ Get ready to be inspired by our phenomenal guest on "Raise the Bar with Troy Haines, Season 2: The Laboratory Journey - Number 4"! We're thrilled to welcome Greg Stull, a trailblazing coach and former pole vaulter at UCLA, to share his wealth of expertise with us. Greg's journey from competitive athlete to esteemed coach is nothing short of remarkable. With a passion for excellence and a dedication to nurturing talent, Greg has elevated countless athletes to achieve their highest...

🎙️ Strap in for an exhilarating voyage into the realm of coaching mastery with our newest episode of "Raise the Bar with Troy Haines, Season 2: The Laboratory Journey - Number 3"! Join us as we welcome the remarkable Chris Richardson, former US decathlete and esteemed head coach at Cerritos College. Get ready to conduct experiments in athletic advancement as we delve into Chris's coaching journey, where each anecdote and insight serves as a catalyst for progress. Uncover the secrets behind...

Embark on a high-flying adventure into the science of high jump mastery with our latest episode of "Raise the Bar with Troy Haines, Season 2: The Laboratory Journey - Number 2"! Our special guest, Dora Van Dormelen, a distinguished athlete from Tarleton State University, brings her expertise and European flair to the discussion. Join us as we dissect the intricacies of high jump technique, transcending borders and blending the best of European and American expertise. At Sky Hi and Fly Jump...

🌟 Meet Devin Bradham, the driving force behind Jumpstart Coaching and a rising star in the high jump world. From his standout career at Penn State University to his pursuit of a spot in the US Olympic trials 2024, Devin's journey is one of passion, determination, and innovation. 🚀 Join us on 'Raise the Bar with Troy Haynes, Season 2: The Laboratory Journey,' as we delve into Devin's insights on high jump coaching and the transformative power of sports psychology. 🧠 Don't miss this captivating...

Brendan Wilkins has already been coaching almost a decade after his competitive career ended, and is currently at Quinnipiac with his D1 NCAA Women's Team. He works with many events and many high level athletes and shares with us his goals and hopes and athletes! @coachwilkins

Tony Holler is a high school coach in Illinois who has had much success with his philosophy of feeding the cats--the idea that speed training and complete recovery to avoid breakdowns and injuries should be SOP for track and field coaches of literally every event. Listen to him explain how this philosophy came to be and now he has gone about preaching and teaching it to others! @coachtonyholler @skyhiandflyjumpcamps

Sue Humphrey has coached all the track and field events and has had a remarkable amount of success, with 3 women over 2 meters in the HJ and a gold medalist in 1996 (with Olympic Record holder Charles Austin) just to name a few!

Cynthia Monteleone ran faster at age 43 than she did as a Div 1 athlete! She attributes this to learning how to alter epigenetics to favor delayed aging, healthy biomarkers and exceptional athletic performance. @fastover40 @skyhiandflyjumpcamps

Dylan Fox is the school record holder in the LJ at Concordia University with his pb of 7.55m!!! Currently ranked 10th in the Nation in the LJ, Dylan, a former soccer player turned school record holder is primed to tackle his first NCAA finals event in about a month. Dylan shares about his background, his motivation and training with his coach Lauren Magneson. We also discuss his new goals of reaching the Olympic Trials here in the USA! @dylanjfoxx @leaping.lauren @skyhiandflyjumpcamps

Jonina Brinson is now coaching the Jumps and Multis at Eastern Washington and has already produced champions. She has a unique coaching style and creates out-of-the-box-thinking drills to help her athletes master their techniques. She is full of energy and creativity and gets the best out of her athletes. Follow her on IG @coachjo_thejumper and follow us on @skyhiandflyjumpcamps

Shawn Francis is a successful athlete (18 foot pole vaulter) and successful owner and operator of Team Hoot Pole Vault. He is an author, blog writer, coach, and YouTube instructor of pole vault technique. He also founded the mental health advocacy organization One Whole Life. @TeamHootPoleVault @skyhiandflyjumpcampscoachh7373 YouTube and  @teamhootpolevault @skyhianflyjumpcamps on IG

Ryan Sanders of Mt. Sac then Boise St. and finally LBSU was once a top 25 ranked TJ athlete who is still competing while coaching at Soka University. He is the driving force behind Next Phase Athletics! Subscribe to his YouTube channel @nextphaseathletics782 ! We had a great talk about the difficulties in balancing training, coaching and being a father and a husband! Check out Ryan on IG @nextphaseathletics and follow us on IG @skyhiandflyjumpcamps and on YouTube...

Jack Wiseman a senior UCSD high jumper and Sky Hi and Fly Alumni, joins us to talk training and mental toughness and trusting your coach. He recently joined the 7 foot club and is looking for more before he begins his career as a Naval Aviator. Grab a seat and listen! @_jack_wiseman_ @skyhiandflyjumpcamps

Full Circle w/Aaron Wascha! 2 years after our first podcast, we get a chance to catch up with Aaron. Aaron is an amazing sports trainer! He pushes the envelope, getting the best out of his athletes and himself. Last time he introduced us to Triphasic training and now he's teaching us about how to achieve better activation of our muscles and power by focusing on the weaker aspects of our systems--namely our hands and feet! Listen and learn!! @aaronwascha2383  @waschonwaschoff on IG

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we are honored to have Steve Lang, former UCLA jumps coach, as our special guest. In this episode, Steve shares his inspiring journey as a coach and his deep passion for the sport of jumping. With an impressive track record of producing seven high school 7-footers in the high jump and mentoring numerous athletes to reach the next level, both at the junior and major college levels, Steve's insights into coaching and training are...

Mike Ashton shares his thoughts amid preparations for the WAC Indoor Championships next week. He has high ranking HJ and PV squads and hopes to do well and take home the WAC title. Also, we discuss the current popularity of track and field here in the US and ways to improve participation and money flow --from TV contracts to chock full stadiums! @coachmike0330 @skyhiandflyjumpcampscoachh7373

We spend another fun hour with Marcus Gelpi, up and coming jumper who is now competing for Kansas State! We'll discuss how his training is going and what it is like to make the switch from the JC level to a major D1 University!!! @marcusgelpi @kstatefxc @skyhiandflyjumpcamps

Part 2 - Kevin Young won the Olympic Gold Medal in the 400m Hurdles in the 1992 Games in Barcelona, breaking the world record in the process. He teaches us much about the mental aspects of competition at the highest levels. His world record time lasted from 1992 all the way up until 2021!

this is part 1 with Kevin Young is the former world-record holder in the 400m Hurdles and a UCLA Bruin great. Listen in as Kevin covers the mental aspects of competition and the intricacies of training.