— Denver's Only Jump-Specific Training Center

High Jump
Starts Here.

Biomechanics. Rhythm. Elite takeoff mechanics.
We don't just practice jumping — we study it. Every session is built around the details that separate athletes who clear bars from athletes who hit them.

D1
Division I Founded
100%
Jump-Specific Coaching
Summer Season
Starting June 1st
Centennial, CO
Landow Performance

— About mile high jumps

built from a deep love For the event

Mile High Jumps was created out of a deep love and respect for the high jump. Founder Kelly Faulkner is a former Division I high jumper who has spent years studying the biomechanics, rhythm, and physics that make great jumpers successful.

High jump is a uniquely technical event — the difference between clearing a bar and hitting it often comes down to small details: posture, approach rhythm, penultimate mechanics, and takeoff timing.

Whether you're new to the event or chasing personal records, Mile High Jumps provides focused, high-quality coaching in a small group environment where every athlete receives individual attention.

I study high jump constantly — film, takeoff angles, approach rhythm, posture, biomechanics. The more I learn about the event, the more I love coaching it.
— Kelly Faulkner, Founder & Head Coach

Every rep counts

Small groups, big results

built for competition

Coaching Philosophy

It's Not Just About
Jumping Higher.

It's about rhythm. Posture. Timing. And understanding how the body produces and transfers force. Every session is designed around these fundamentals — so athletes don't just improve, they understand why they're improving.

01
Approach Rhythm & Curve Running
Developing consistent, efficient approaches that set up powerful takeoffs. The approach isn't prep — it's where the jump begins.
02
Takeoff Mechanics
Teaching athletes how to create vertical force through proper penultimate and plant positions. Where the jump is won or lost.
03
Elastic Strength & Ground Contact
Training the lower leg and foot to produce fast, reactive contacts. Speed through stiffness, not just muscle mass.
04
Body Control & Bar Clearance
Posture, rotation, and hip position over the bar. Clearance is a skill — and like all skills, it's coachable.
05
Movement Efficiency
Helping athletes understand how their body moves — so they can jump with confidence and control on every single rep.

Athletes who not only jump higher — but understand exactly why they're jumping higher.

— head coach

meet kelly faulkner

Kelly Faulkner is a former Division I high jumper and the founder of Mile High Jumps. She combines her background as a collegiate jumper with years of coaching experience and a deep passion for studying the biomechanics of the event.

Her coaching approach blends technical expertise with a strong understanding of movement, force production, and athletic development. Kelly doesn't just coach the high jump — she studies it constantly: film, takeoff angles, approach rhythm, posture, mechanics.

She believes the high jump is one of the most technical and fascinating events in track and field — and her mission is to help athletes unlock the details that allow them to jump higher, move better, and compete with confidence.

The more I learn about this event, the more I love coaching it. I want every athlete to feel that same curiosity — to understand not just how to jump, but why it works.
— Kelly Faulkner, Founder & Head Coach

Programs for every level

Mile High Jumps is now located at Landow Performance. Registration for summer group training and 1:1 sessions are officially live!

Ages 10–14
Youth Jump Development

Fundamentals of jumping — coordination, rhythm, body control, and high jump technique in a fun, supportive environment.

We build the movement vocabulary that makes technical development easier as athletes grow and compete.

High School Athletes
Competitive Jumpers

Technical development focused on approach mechanics, takeoff timing, and bar clearance — in-season and off-season.

Ideal for athletes looking to improve performance or build skills and elastic strength between seasons.

All Levels
Private Coaching

1:1 or small group training for athletes seeking highly individualized technical coaching and accelerated development.

The fastest way to address specific mechanics, fix persistent technical issues, and jump with real confidence.