Welcome To Onward
Pole Vault Club

Helping Athletes Achieve New Records!


Onward Pole Vault club is located in Hanover, Virginia with a focus on developing athletes of all ages. Our mission is:

"To develop Pole Vault athlete's of all ages to reach their highest athletic potential while developing their esteem and self-worth so they have a 'can do' attitude with a positive self-image."

Let me introduce myself, I am Greg Benhase founder of Onward Pole Vault Club. During High School I excelled in multiple sports achieving success in Volleyball, Wrestling, and Football. I decided to focus on Track & Field during my Junior year after placing 2nd at the State Meet in the Pole Vault with a jump of 14'6". After I finished High School I went onto college to compete in the Decathlon. I was able to compete at the National level and finished up as an All-American NCAA Division I Decathlete.

Some of my athletic accomplishments include:

  • - Bayside High School Pole Vault Record Holder.
  • - Virginia State Pole Vault Champion in 1994.
  • - Virginia State Pole Vault Runner-Up in 1993.
  • - All-State High Jump, 1993 & 1994.
  • - All-American NCAA Division I Nationals in the Decathlon.
  • - Provisional Qualifier for 110m Hurdlers NCAA Division I Nationals.
  • - Former Liberty University Record holder in the 110m hurdles
  •   (from 1998-2018).
  • - Current Liberty University Record holder in the 4x110m hurdles.

In the 6 years of coaching at Hanover High School we have:

  • - 4 State Pole Vault Championships
  • - 3 State Pole Vault Runner-Ups
  • - 10 Regional Pole Vault Championships
  • - 12 All-State Pole Vault Finishes
  • - Set the Boys High School Record of 16-0
  • - Set the Indoor State Meet Record with a jump of 15-8

Coach Greg Benhase Pole Vault Hanover
  • - Placed 7th All-American NCAA Division I Nationals in the Decathlon.
  • - Provisional Qualifier for 110m Hurdlers NCAA Division I Nationals.
  • - Former Liberty University Record holder in the 110m hurdles
  •   (from 1998-2018).
  • - Current Liberty University Record holder in the 4x110m hurdles.

I understand the importance of learning technical proficiency, but as athletes progress I put extreme emphasis on the importance of sprint speed, jumping ability, calisthenics, and overall athletic agility. All these traits together compliment each other to develop an outstanding pole vaulter.

I value what it takes to achieve and sustain excellence at a National level. With 15+ years of Pole Vault experience between competing and coaching, let me use my discipline and understanding of success to help you achieve your athletic goals.