Early Years - Since 1986, Concordia University, Nebraska pole vaulters have become known as a consistently producing some of the top pole vaulters in the NAIA. Through the mid 90's the pole vaulters from Concordia could be seen all over the country competing with and winning some of the top NCAA and NAIA track meets. Lead by Gene Brooks, the school record holder, the vaulters from that era tallied 7 national championships (Patrick Gellens - 2, Gene Brooks - 5), 18 All-Americans, and dozens of Conference and District Champions.

2000's - The end of the 90's till present ushered in a new era. TJ Kloster led the men in holding 6 National titles and 1 for Jeb Meyer. Also added in this new era was the women’s pole vault which included record holder Steph Beberniss national title in 2003. With the men and women together, this era has produced dozens of All-Americans and Conference Champions.

This strong history has lead an All-Time record list that is the most difficult to get onto in the modern GPAC conference. A female vaulter has to clear 10'9" to get into the top 10 that includes eight that have personal bests over 11' or higher. On the men's side it takes a vault of 16'3½" or higher to get into the top ten. As a point of comparison, that would be the school record and most other GPAC and NAIA colleges. Concordia vaulters are proud of the strong vaulting tradition they have built and been part of over the past decades.

Concordia University is an excellent institution of higher learning with a Christian foundation affiliated with the Lutheran Church (LCMS). Concordia University strives to be a caring community through the people who comprise the faculty, administration, staff, and student body. The basis of Concordia’s community is the commonly held faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

You may visit Concordia’s website at CUNE Track & Field. Concordia is a member of the GPAC Conference. You may visit the GPAC conference web page at www.gpacsports.com

1985	Indoors	Patrick Gellens	16'06"	5.03m
1985	Outdoors	Patrick Gellens	16'04.75"	5.00m
1987	Indoors	Gene Brooks	16'00"	4.80m
1988	Indoors	Gene Brooks	17'00"	5.18m
1989	Indoors	Gene Brooks	17'00"	5.18m
1989	Outdoors	Gene Brooks	16'08.75"	5.10m
1990	Indoors	Gene Brooks	18'00.5"	5.50m
1998	Indoors	TJ Kloster	16'08"	5.08m
1998	Outdoors	TJ Kloster	16'08.75"	5.10m
2000	Indoors	TJ Kloster	17'06"	5.33m
2000	Outdoors	TJ Kloster	16'02.75"	4.95m
2001	Indoors	TJ Kloster	16'05.5"	5.02m
2002	Outdoors	TJ Kloster	17'06.25"	5.34m
2003	Indoors	Jeb Myers	16'05.5"	5.02m
2003	Indoors	Steph Beberniss	12'01.5"	3.70m

2001	Indoors	TJ Kloster	17'05"	5.30m
2001	Outdoors	TJ Kloster	17'01"	5.20m