Caleb Phillips

Pole Vault Coach

About Me:

Prior to IMG Academy, Caleb was the head pole vault coach at Niceville high school, Ruckel middle school, and Destin middle school (2018-2021). He was the Okaloosa County Pole Vault Consultant-Ascend Vault Club (2019-2021), the Virtual Pole Vault Coach for 10+ college athletes (2019-2021) and the Co-Owner - Emerald Coast Track Club (2019-2021). Caleb was also a volunteer pole vault coach – Pensacola Christian Academy (2011-2017). Caleb studied and competed at Pensacola Christian College. While there, Caleb found great success in the pole vault prior to a career ending injury. In high school at Pensacola Christian, Caleb was a 3x FHSAA State Medalist in the Pole Vault and finish 22nd in the Nation at the 2017 New Balance Outdoor Nationals.

Education/Accreditations

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Pensacola Christian College

Experience

  • Head Pole Vault Coach - Niceville High School, Ruckel Middle School, and Destin Middle School (2018-2021)
  • Okaloosa County Pole Vault Consultant-Ascend Vault Club (2019-2021)
  • Virtual Pole Vault Coach for 10+ college athletes (2019-2021)
  • Co-Owner - Emerald Coast Track Club (2019-2021)
  • Volunteer Pole Vault Coach – Pensacola Christian Academy (2011-2017)
  • 2021 FHSAA 4A State Championship Title (Girls PV went 2-3-4-5 for 23 points)
  • Built one of the best HS Girls Pole Vault Program in the Nation in 3 years, produced over 30 High School State Medalists
  • Signed 9 athletes to NCAA Division 1 programs
  • 2019 Florida Coach of the Year (youngest coach in Florida to achieve this award)
  • Swept 4 Consecutive District and Regional Meets (2018-2021)
  • Pending patent on a shatterproof pole vault pole
  • 2017 FHSAA 1A State Runner-Up