#231: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Should I Buy the Minimum Legal Pole Vault Pit or a Larger Pit?" — The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system?

In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meeting NFHS or NCAA minimum requirements is only one part of the decision.

🏫 When a minimum-compliant pit may be the right choice

📈 When program growth makes a larger pit worth considering

🏟️ How facility space and competition plans affect the decision

💰 Why coaches must consider the entire project budget

🔭 How to purchase for both today’s athletes and the program’s future

There is no single answer for every school. The right pit depends on your athletes, facility, budget, and long-term goals.

Share this episode with a coach, athletic director, or facility planner preparing for a pole vault pit purchase.