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| Back row: Ian Harder (Throws), Cameron Schulz (High Jump, Distance, Javelin), Matthew Fleigle (Pole Vault, Sprints) Front row: Drei Aurelius (Hurdles and Sprints), Esther Fleigle (Jumps, Sprints), Terra McMahon (Horizontals, Multis) |
We take a simple and bio-mechanically compatible approach to training event specifics and pair that with holistic coaching to produce results and prepare athletes for the rest of their careers. With plenty of perfect pertinent practice, the athletes we coach find consistent improvement that leads to personal bests. Holistically speaking we value all aspects of training, not just the physical or technical elements. We believe that the mental, emotional, nutritional, and in some cases even spiritual parts of a person need to be addressed to achieve one's full potential. For athletes training with us who really want to max out their capabilities, we enjoy exploring their areas of potential improvement and helping to strengthen their weaknesses. This can consist of better eating, sleep hygiene, and performance psychology habits as well as various other topics, depending on the individual athlete's needs.
Meet our coaching staff:
Fleigle's Flyers are led by Esther Fleigle and her partner, Matthew Fleigle.
As a coaching staff:
36 years coaching MSHSL
7 years coaching NCAA
8 years USATF Junior Olympics
3 years USATF National Junior World Qualifiers
1 year IAAF U20 World Championships
2 MN All-Time State Records
Julia Fixsen, pole vault, 13'11'1/4", 2018.
Jarod White, pole vault, 16'8 3/4", 2022.
USATF Junior Olympics
15 Indoor State Champions
18 Outdoor State Champions
67 Regional Qualifiers
7 Regional Champions
29 National Qualifiers
8 All-Americans
USATF Junior Olympic Region 8 girls age 13-14 meet record height of 10ft 2in
USATF Junior Olympic MN State boys age 15-16 meet record height of 13ft
USATF Junior Olympic Region 8 boys age 15-16 meet record height of 14ft 7in
USATF Junior Olympic MN State girls age 17-18 meet record height of 13ft
New Balance Indoor Nationals
8 Qualifiers
2 All-Americans
New Balance Outdoor Nationals
1 Qualifier
USATF National Junior World Qualifiers
4 Qualifiers
2nd, 3rd, and 6th place finishes
IAAF U20 World Championships
1 Qualifier
7th place in the World!
[2018 IAAF U20 World Championships. Julia Fixsen, 2023 NCAA Outdoor Champion.]
Coach Esther Fleigle
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| Esther Fleigle Head Coach and CEO |
Esther graduated from Concordia with a Studio Art major and a Design minor. In 2025 she was inducted into CSP's athletic hall of fame, where she is the current pole vault indoor and outdoor school record holder. During her career as a golden bear, she provisionally qualified for Nationals six times and was the first Concordia track and field athlete to participate in both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships. She currently coaches the pole vaulters at Hamline University and the girl pole vaulters at Stillwater high school. Meanwhile she works as a freelance artist in the Minneapolis area, is CEO of Fleigle's Athletics where she coaches the jumps, and works with male and female multi-athletes. Esther specializes in the vertical jumps but also oversees all of Fleigle's Athletics operations. Esther is enthusiastic, holistic, and knowledgeable in the sport. She enjoys working with rookies to seasoned veterans. Her goal is to develop athletes to achieve their full potential. Esther aims to empower young athletes to take on their futures with confidence.
She has been coaching track and field for 10 years.
As a club, Esther has worked to develop a proven system to better not only high school students but any hardworking student-athlete with a focused mindset. With this system, Esther is working to push MN in the direction of track and field national significance. She applies this concept to not only repeat club participants but every athlete who delights in training with her. She is dedicated to building the MN Pole Vaulting and Track and Field Community.
Certifications
- USA Track and Field Level 1
- USA Track and Field Level 2 (Jumps)
- USATF Registered Coach and Official
A member of the National Pole Vault Summit Staff and has interest in pursuing certifications in performance psychology.
Her high school athletes have achieved;
8 All-Conference
4 Conference Champions
7 All-Section
1 Section Champion
3 State Qualifiers
4 All-State
Boys School Record 14'6" (Irondale High School)
Coach Matt Fleigle
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| Matthew Fleigle Head Coach and CEO |
A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Kinesiology and has dedicated his time to sports performance and excellence.
Coaching Expertise
Philosophy
Emphasis on bio-mechanically compatible training methods
Holistic coaching approach for well-rounded athlete development
Focus on mental, emotional, and nutritional, aspects for optimal performance.
Emphasis on bio-mechanically compatible training methods
Holistic coaching approach for well-rounded athlete development
Focus on mental, emotional, and nutritional, aspects for optimal performance.
Certifications
- USA Track and Field Level 1
- USA Track and Field Level 2 (Jumps)
- USA Weightlifting Level 1
USATF Registered Coach and Official
Professional Experience
Mounds View High School, Girls Pole Vault Coach (17 years)
Achievements:- Section 5AA Assistant Coach of the Year (2018)
- Girls School Record: 13’ 9 ¼”
- Hamline Elite Meet Record (Girls): 13’ 3”
- Suburban East Conference Meet Record (Girls): 13’ 4”
- MSHSL State Meet Record (Girls): 13’ 9 ¼”
- 16 True Team Section Championships
- 4 True Team State Championships
- 8 Conference Championships
- 8 MSHSL Section Championships
- 1 MSHSL State Championships
- 21 All-Conference
- 8 Conference Champions
- 9 Section Champions
- 17 State qualifiers
- 10 All-State Athletes
- 2 Individual MSHSL State Meet Champions
Fleigle’s Flyers, Track and Field Coach (6 years)
Minnesota All-Time Girls High School Record 4.25m (13’ 11 ¾”)
Minnesota All-Time Boys High School Record 5.10m (16’ 8 ¾”)
USATF Junior Olympics Athlete Achievements:
12 Indoor State Champions
14 Outdoor State Champions
67 Regional Qualifiers
7 Regional Champions
29 National Qualifiers
8 All-Americans
2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, and 8th place finishes
New Balance Indoor Nationals Athlete Achievements:
8 National Qualifiers
2 All-American
USATF National U20 World Championships Qualifiers Athlete Achievements:
4 National Qualifiers
1 World Championships Qualifier
2nd, 3rd, and 6th place finishes
IAAF U20 World Championships Athlete Achievements:
12th place finish prelims
7th place finish finals
7th in the World
Concordia University St. Paul, Assistant Track and Field Coach (4 years)
Achievements:
- Men’s Indoor School Record: 4.75m (15’ 7”)
- Men’s Outdoor School Record: 4.81m (15’ 9 ¼”)
- 6 NSIC Indoor All-Conference
- 6 NSIC Outdoor All-Conference
- 1 NSIC Outdoor All-Conference Runner-up
- 1 NSIC Outdoor All-Conference Champion
3 Provisional NCAA DII National Qualifiers
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