Head Coach/Director
Dean Starkey
PB 19'5" (5.92m)
Background: University of Illinois · World Championships Bronze Medal
Dean leads Arizona Pole Vault Academy as Head Coach/Director. A University of Illinois alum and World Championships bronze medalist with a personal best of 19’5” (5.92m), he built AZPVA around technique-first coaching, a deep pole inventory, and a facility designed for the event. Athletes and parents know him for clear progressions, honest feedback, and a culture that treats vaulting as a craft.