LoJo Vault Assault Team Details (Team VA)
- Description
- General Information
- About the Coaches
- Team VA Competition Details
- Eligibility (Who can join?)
- When should an athlete join?
- Team VA Dates/Schedule
- Team VA Perks/Gear/Support
- Athlete’s Responsibility
- How do I sign up?
Description
LoJo Vault Assault is the pole vault development concept produced by one of the world's premier pole vaulters Lawrence "LoJo" Johnson. We are very happy to announce that LoJo's Team Vault Assault is now an exclusive elite track and field team consisting of athletes challenging themselves to excel beyond their peers in their respective age ranks. Vault Assault Online is an online virtual development resource with over 5 years in development and design. Team VA also provide athletic training and provides speed development for sprinters, football, and other sports.
"A dedicated vaulter will always have his determination focused on the next bar, the next record, the next challenge. Team Vault Assault is our team that trains to pole vault higher and more consistently, while challenging records in our age groups, schools, states, colleges, US and the World." – LoJo
Team Vault Assault training base is located in Columbia, SC, however anyone can join to become a better trained vaulter and athlete with guidance by Team VA in coordination with the athlete’s regular coach.
Team VA is a registered USATF Competing Club. Our athletes compete in a number of events in track and field, not just the pole vault.
General Information
Team Abbreviation: Team VA
Team Type: Club
Gender: Coed
Age Range: 10 - 50
This team has nationally-ranked vaulters
Affiliation: USATF
Sub-Affiliation: SC USATF - Club Number - 55-286
Year Established: 2007
Cost/Fees: $200/Monthly Membership Per Person (Please email for sibling discount teamva@lojovaultassault.com)
About the Coaches
Lawrence “LoJo” Johnson:
LoJo began pole vaulting in 1989 and since has records on all stages and led the charge to return the US to the international medal podium with two Olympic appearances including a silver medal performance in Sydney, a world title, 7 US national titles, 4 NCAA titles, six-time conference champion, six-time All-American and seven-time All-SEC selection. He was a three-time SEC All-Academic team member.
LoJo recently resigned from the University of South Carolina to further grow the vault concept he has created, coached and trained. While at USC, during his four seasons at South Carolina, Johnson coached his athletes to two SEC titles, five All-America honors, 17 NCAA qualifiers, an NCAA East Region silver medallist, an SEC Championship silver medallist and five SEC Championship bronze medallists.
LoJo has now directed his focus on coaching athletes to the high school and elite levels as well as providing assistance in the collegiate level. LoJo was always a student to the sport while in college and remain so as his experience progressed. LoJo has learned and trained under some of the greatest track and field coaches in modern times including, Head Coach Doug Brown (UT), Head Coach Bill Webb (UT), Coach Jim Bemiller (UT), Coach Roman Botcharnikov, Coach Vince Anderson (UT), Coach John Smith (UCLA), and a multitude of mentors.
"One of my memorable college coaching experiences was to hear rumours that LoJo was a great pole vaulter, but it doesnt mean he can coach. After my first season, those rumours died quickly. " - LoJo
Detailed Coaching Accomplishments year by year
Christina Johnson:
Christina Johnson was the Volunteer Assistant Coach at the University of South Carolina assisting the pole vault for three years. Christina also assisted in the physical and technical development of high school athletes within the state of South Carolina.
Christina has studied pole vault with LoJo for 12 years both in front and behind the camera during his training sessions.
Christina currently resides in Columbia, SC with Lawrence and their 5 children.
Team VA Competition Details
Team VA will compete in several competitions throughout the year in both the indoor and outdoor seasons. All Team VA members must compete for Team VA within at least two (2) Team Vault Assault declared competitions. Team Vault Assault will enter team members under Team Vault Assault for mutually agreed and scheduled competitions. Team VA members are responsible for any meet entry fees, coaching fees and travel cost to competitions unless otherwise noted.
Eligibility (Who can join?)
Team Vault Assault Club Membership is open to all VA Monthly Training Plan Subscribers. Team Vault Assault is dedicated group of athletes working to increase their performance.
"We don't just train. We train to win. Be ready for some good hard work." - LoJo.
From beginners to elite pole vaulters and aspiring athletes, VA Coach LoJo has proven himself at developing athletic talent within himself and others.
When should an athlete join?
The earlier the better. After your initial interview Vault Assault will design your custom training plan completely worked around your team/school competition seasonal schedule. The earlier you begin training, the higher you will vault.
Team VA Dates/Schedule
Practices will be held on Sunday - Friday with the following gidelines:
One age groups will go on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday between 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm and the other age group will go at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
The third age group will go Monday, Wednesday and Friday bettween 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
Club, Clinic and Meet Schedule can be viewed at www.lojovaultassault.com
Team VA Perks/Gear/Support
When you become a member of Team VA, you receive:
- A Team VA Personal Monthly Training Calender Plan developed specifically for the team member covers all aspects of training including conditioning, speed/strength development, vault drills, etc.
- The training plan will address any athletic issues regarding strengthening and conditioning for the member.
- The training plan will be developed around the member’s competition schedule during the competing months.
- A Team VA Monthly Training Review & Analysis
- The VA Member will have an upgraded online membership to www.vaultassaultonline.com where instructional videos and other resources are available to clarify scheduled drills and performance focus. (What is VA Online Video Link)
- VA Members can register for FREE for an unlimited number of VA Club clinics per month that include pole vault, gymnastic, and sprint sessions. (Max. Clinic Capacity: 10 All participants must register online 48 hours prior to clinic date. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
- FREE In Season Competition Video Review & Analysis. (Limited for 4 Sessions/Month)
- Opportunity to purchase Team VA Club uniform.
- USATF Membership
- VA Members receive a 10% discount on private sessions.
- VA Members receive a 25% discount towards camps as a Resident or Day Camper only.
- A personal letter of recommendation from LoJo reflecting on your training and performance with Team VA. The letter will also include the athletes potential as a pole vaulter on a collegiate level and detailing where the athlete’s development is currently and what the athlete has accomplished and improved while being coached as part of the Vault Assault Trining Program.
- The Team Vault Assault High School Recruiting Supplemental Packet including tips and guides to Identifying the Right Colleges, Scholarship Advice, NCAA Clearinghouse Information, Financial Aid information and more.
VA Member's Responsibilities
Once admitted VA Members are responsible for upholding rule of good conduct and sportsmanship, and maintaining confidentiality. Neither Lawrence Johnson or Vault Assault endorses training without sufficient safety supervision. Every Team VA member must have supervision while performing drills, exercises, and training relative to any VA direction. LJE/VA maintains all copyright on all materials distributed to athlete and shall not be duplicated, distributed or shared by the athlete.
How do I sign up?
You can subscribe via the link below labeled Subscribe and pay the monthly membership fee via PayPal. Then, download the Team VA Application and Questionnaire. Forms can then be faxed or emailed to (888) 822-8781 or teamva@lojovaultassault.com. In addition to the forms, video of the athlete will also need to be submitted to create the customized training plan. Within 48 hours after receiving the forms and video, a personalized monthly training plan will then be emailed to the email address provided on questionnaire.
For additional information on how to become part of the LoJo Vault Assault Team send an email to teamva@lojovaultassault.com.