Atle Guttormsen - Coach

Atle Guttormsen

Elite Athletics Coach

National pole vault coach with over 15 years of experience. Coach Level 3 certified. Coached athletes to Olympic Games, World Championships, and European titles including a 6-meter pole vaulter. Specializing in pole vault, jumps, hurdles, and multi-events.

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Coaching Services

What I offer as an elite athletics coach

Technical Coaching

In-depth technical analysis and coaching for pole vault athletes at all levels. Focus on approach run, plant, takeoff, and clearance phases.

Training Planning

Periodized training programs designed for peak performance. Includes strength, conditioning, and technical development phases.

Competition Preparation

Mental and tactical preparation for major competitions. Video analysis, competition strategy, and performance optimization.

Club Development

Consulting services for clubs looking to develop their pole vault programs. Coach education and talent identification.

Athletes

Some of the athletes I work with

Sondre Guttormsen

Pole Vault

6.00m personal best. European Indoor Champion 2023. Diamond League Final 2nd place 2022. Olympic Games 2021, 2024.

Simen Guttormsen

Pole Vault

Olympic Games Paris 2024. Multiple international championships. Javelin 56.84m.

Clubs & Roles

Organizations I work with

SK Vidar

Head Coach - Pole Vault/Jumps & Chairman of the Board

Head coach for pole vault and jumps since 2019. Chairman of the board since 2021.

Norwegian Athletics Federation

National Pole Vault Coach

National team coach for pole vault since 2015. Responsible for athlete development and international competitions.

The Bislett Alliance

Board President

Organizer of Bislett Games, Diamond League meet in Oslo. Board member since 2019, President since 2024.

Oslo Marathon

Board President

The largest marathon in Norway. Board President since 2022.

Championships & Assignments

Major competitions I have coached at

2025

World Indoor Championship

Nanjing, ChinaTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2025

European Indoor Championship

Apeldoorn, NetherlandsTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2024

Olympic Games

Paris, FranceTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2024

European Championship

Rome, ItalyTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2023

World Championship

Budapest, HungaryTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2023

European Indoor Championship

Istanbul, TurkeyTeam Coach - Pole Vault

Sondre Guttormsen European Indoor Champion

2022

European Championship

Munich, GermanyTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2022

World Championship

Eugene, USATeam Coach - Pole Vault
2022

World Indoor Championship

Belgrade, SerbiaTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2021

Olympic Games

Tokyo, JapanTeam Coach - Pole Vault & 400m Hurdles
2021

European U23 Championship

Tallinn, EstoniaTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2019

World Championship

Doha, QatarTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2019

European Indoor Championship

Glasgow, ScotlandTeam Coach - Pole Vault, Long Jump, High Jump
2018

European Championship

Berlin, GermanyTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2018

IAAF World U20 Championship

Tampere, FinlandTeam Coach - Pole Vault
2016

European U18 Championship

Tbilisi, GeorgiaHead Coach
2015

European Youth Olympic Festival

Tbilisi, GeorgiaHead Coach

Athlete Management

Representation and career services

Available for athlete management and representation services for elite pole vaulters. This includes competition scheduling, sponsor negotiations, and career development guidance.

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