In Memory of our Beloved
Coach Mike Pascuzzo
November 8, 1961 – March 15, 2025
Click Here for Information about the Mike Pascuzzo Scholarship Fund
It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that our fearless leader, Mike Pascuzzo (Scooze or Coach Mike to some of you) has very suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. No one loved track and field, especially the high jump and pole vault, more than Scooze; it was his true passion and love (next to his wife, daughter, and puppies of course!). Not a day went by where he was not bragging about the successes of all of you.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be planned in the future, and we will post information when it becomes available.
As for Spring Vertical Club Sessions…
The show must go on, and Coach Mike wouldn’t want it any other way! Pole vault sessions for the spring will continue as planned, but there will be a modified plan for the high jump sessions. High jumpers, we will be contacting you about this. As we sort through this immense loss, please be patient with us. We will be reaching out regarding currently scheduled coaching sessions, and all who recently registered in the very near future.
Vertical Adventures and All of you were such a special and important part of Mike’s life. All of you are his legacy…
If you have any questions or need any support, please email coachtoddverticaladventures@gmail.com
2nd Annual Adam James Furlong Memorial Pole Vault and High Jump Meet
Adam was a Vertical Club pole vaulter, for several years, who passed away suddenly and tragically in August of 2023, only weeks after graduating from Haddon Heights High School. This meet is our way of remembering a wonderful young man and raising money for a scholarship fund
in his name at Haddon Heights High School. 100% of the entry fees and donations will go to the Scholarship Fund.
Can’t make it for the meet, no problem. We encourage everyone to participate any way they can and make a donation to Adam’s Fund.
Our Summer Camp
AC BEACH VAULT!
Testimonials
“My high jumper loved your coaching and enthusiasm and she talks to me all the time about how much she enjoyed you, Doug & Beth at Camp. All the coaches at her meets rave about her form and gracefulness over the bar. The credit goes to you coaches at Camp this Summer. Thanks a ton!!!”
“Coach Harrison, Thanks again for a terrific Camp. Your style as a coach and a leader is one that I will continue to try and emulate. It was nice to see my daughter finally have a breakthrough in the discus with an almost 6’6″ new PR and I know she appreciated the special attention paid to her technique. Thanks again for a great Camp and being such a positive influence in her life.”
“Hey Mike, first of all, great Camp, as usual. Lauren learned so many new things and really enjoyed working with Hollis in the High Jump. Have a great rest of your Summer!”
“Mike I want to Thank You and your staff for taking such great care of my son at camp. Your dedication and coaching has helped him become a State Champ! He won first place in the FHSAA Florida State Finals in both the High Jump & Triple Jump. He jumped 7 feet for the High Jump & 47’6 3/4″ in the Triple Jump. We are very proud of this accomplishment!”
High Jump Clinics
High Jump Clinics
The MOST Successful High Jump Clinic Series In The World!
Featuring High Jump Coach:
Beth Simmons
Summer Camp
Due to the tragic loss of Coach Mike,
we will not be having Camp this year,
but we are hoping to bring it back in 2026!!
Pole Vault Clinics
Presented by……Vertical Adventures Track & Field Club
Learn the Vault from Former All-American Athletes and Current College and High School Coaches!
Featuring:
Todd Curll
Dan Ingrum
Matt Carter
Chelsea Oxley
