Dan Reynolds

Dan Reynolds brings over a decade of elite-level experience and a lifelong passion for pole vaulting to his coaching. A former standout vaulter himself, Dan has competed at the junior college, NCAA Division I, and post-collegiate levels, achieving a personal best of 5.08 meters (16 feet 8 inches) after college.

His pole vault journey began at Wayland-Cohocton High School, where he competed in the 2007 New York State Championship and set school records of 14'1" indoors and 14'0" outdoors. Dan went on to excel at Alfred State, where he won the 2009 NJCAA Indoor Championship with a clearance of 4.72 meters (15'5.75") and finished as the runner-up at the outdoor championship. That same year, he earned Second-Team All-American honors and was named a First-Team All-Region selection.

Dan continued his collegiate career at the University at Buffalo, becoming a school record holder in pole vault and a four-time Mid-American Conference (MAC) qualifier. His dedication to post-collegiate training led to a lifetime best of 5.08 meters (16'8"), reflecting his technical expertise and competitive drive.

Dan has served as an assistant coach for men's and women’s track and field at St. John Fisher University, specializing in pole vault. He is currently the pole vault coach at SUNY Geneseo. His coaching philosophy focuses on building strong technical foundations, developing confidence, and helping athletes reach their full potential—regardless of experience level.

Whether you're new to pole vaulting or striving to elevate your performance, Dan Reynolds offers the knowledge, experience, and passion to help you soar to new heights.