SFA Jack Fanatic said:
SFA has signed pole vaulter Gabe Gilfillan from Corsicana HS. His 17' 5" vault is currently the #1 HS vault in the nation! Pole Vault U.!!
Ok, so this is based on my somewhat shaky knowledge of Track & Field events, but it seems that some events, like Pole Vault, Javelin, Discuss, etc are much more reliant on technique than pure physical talent, like say a sprinter.
No doubt that the more technical events include incredible athletes. But are there other events, like pole vault, where we could build up a recruitment & coaching pipeline that the big schools might be ignoring?
Especially ones that don't rely on signing the fastest sprinter or most athletic jumper in the nation every year?