My athletic goal is:
I have an opportunity to train in an ideal situation. I am heading down to Phoenix for 6 months to train under Dan Pfaff, the coach of the 2012 Olympic Long Jump champion, a two-time world champion in Pole Vault, and 8 other Olympic medalists. The center is the perfect location for recovering from my hip surgery (already over a month ahead of schedule on their plan), thanks to a scientific workout regiment, an environment filled with therapists, teammates with world and Olympic experience that can push me, and perfect weather (minimal wind, cold, and rain) for preparing for 2016 Olympic high jump championships.
I will be using the funds for:
Training at the World Athletics Center. Donations go straight to my coaching costs. My expenses for this year include:
$6000 - Coaching
$1500 - Supplements
$1200 - Therapy
$1000-3000 - Flights and Hotels
1000 - Running, lifting and jumping shoes
Other expenses including food, housing, vehicle, etc.
Your contribution means:
Everything. With the support of family, friends and Regina as a whole, I know we can make this happen. Being only 9cm away from the peak of track and field is exciting, and I need your help! At the Summer Olympics in 2012, not a single athlete qualified for track and field from Saskatchewan. You can help change this in 2016. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!!! For more information, please visit my website at www.jeremy-eckert.com/
