In Memory of our Beloved

Coach Mike Pascuzzo

November 8, 1961 – March 15, 2025

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.

In the wake of such a loss, we will have grief response counselors who have volunteered their services to assist with this incredibly emotional time should you need it.

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.

“ON THE ROAD”
TRACK & FIELD WORLD TOUR
2024 Summer Camp Was Amazing!!
Thanks to Athletes and Coaches who attended!!
Check Back after the New Year for our  2025 Dates!!

The Jersey Jumps Beach Vault
Rocked the Jersey Shore!!
Thanks to Everyone who attended!
Check back after the New Year
for our 2025 Beach Vault Dates!

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!!!”

Jim Osborne, Track Coach - Anna High School, Ohio
“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.”
Michael S., Pennsylvania

“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!”

Chuck B., Northern New Jersey

“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!”

Altamese K., Florida

High Jump Clinics

 

High Jump Clinics

The MOST Successful High Jump Clinic Series In The World!

Featuring High Jump Coaches:
Mike Pascuzzo
Beth Simmons

Summer Camp

32nd Annual Summer Camp Is Here!

The ONLY Camp In The World Staffed Exclusively With Olympians Of The Past, Present & Future!

The Official Track & Field Camp Of The NJSIAA, NYSPHSAA, PIAA & Loucks Games

Pennsauken, NJ | Pennsauken High School

July 20-21, 2024

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
Chelsea Oxley