Manjula Wijesekara (Sri Lanka) – Athens 2004 Olympian , All American (multiple times), 2009 Asian High Jump CHAMPION (PR: 2.27mts / 7’5 1/4″ – USC)

I have worked with many different coaches so far, but Hugo is definitely is the most talented, knowledgeable, experienced and understandable coach that I ever worked with. Hugo can understand athletes, see their talents and know how to work with them individually. Even though I only have worked one year and half so far with him, it has been a great year for me. I improved a lot. Especially, now I’m more consistent over the bar and feel like I have more room to improve. I am happy and looking forward to work with you over the next few years. Thank you very much Hugo!

NOTE: To see Manjula’s before and after video please click HERE

Jesse Lima (Brazil) - Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Finalist - Brazilian National Record Holder (PR: 7'7-1/4"/2.32mts in Lausanne, Switzerland)

High Jumping is about details. You can keep training hard and get much stronger. But what really matters in the end is execution. It’s about combining your mind, strength and technical execution. Using these points and exploring your individual characteristics and capitalizing on them, is what will make your jump better. Each athlete is an ocean of individual factors and variables to be aware of. That’s when great coaches come in to play.

It’s was early 2008. I had done great training preparation from October 2007 to March 2008 at that time.  The season was just beginning. Hugo invited me to the Kangaroo High Jump Festival. It was a great time for sure!

Then, I even though I was a still a bit loaded from the preparation period I was struggling in many points in my technical execution, from the run-up start until curve execution to be more precise. In other words some critical points for jumping. Your take-off depends on that. Hugo gave me some points of view and suggestions about my technique. It helped me a lot at the Kangaroo Festival. And those points were great. We did not have much time for training or to practice them in Minnesota (at the festival and then we jumped again on Monday before I flew back to Brazil). The corrections that Hugo helped me with were about my approach and how I was leaning into the curve and rhythm as well. As you may already know, those points will interfere positively or negatively in your take-off. I was pretty sure that those points would be very important to be aware of and improve in the upcoming season. And so it was. I kept training back in Brazil with my coach Kiyoshi Takahashi as normal. I just kept pushing forward to improve my technique to improve those points Hugo helped me with and some more I had to improve on the journey.

I can tell you that Hugo participated in the most important moment in my career. The year 2008 was the year of the two best results in my life and after the Kangaroo Festival. That year I made my best performance ever, 2,32mts / 7’7-1/4) but not only that. That year I competed at the Beijing Olympics and was an Olympic Games finalist (10th). Two weeks after the Olympics, on October 31st, I went to Padova (ITA) meeting and jumped 2,31mts / 7’7” (my PB that time) and on September 2nd in Lausanne Meeting (SWI) and jumped 2,32mts / 7’7-1/4” (my PB again). So, to jump two PB’s with only two days interval and reach 2,32mts / 7’7-1/4” was the best I ever did as a High Jumper.

Hugo has the coaching experience merged with athletic experience. It’s a powerful combination. Because he has been there jumping before. He knows what the feeling looks like, the execution, the challenges we face when jumping. He knows how is to do a High Jump take-off (and believe me, there nothing else like that in the world). Now merge this experience with a skilled coach. So there he is.

For many years I have been fighting for good technique. How can I jump higher? I changed coaches many times. I know how a good coach is important to improve jumping skills and consequently, therefore, the performance. Sometimes we keep training over and over again and we have some mistakes we cannot figure out. We don’t even feel them or know they exist. Those errors are there. Dragging your jump down. Like I said before, it is about details.

When you have an opportunity to train with a good coach like Hugo, please do not waste it. He is a great coach and an amazing person. He can provide you with great facilities and technical support to help you to improve your High Jump skills.

NOTE: To see Jesse's video training at KTC, please click HERE

Daniella Munoz (Peru), National High Jump CHAMPION and member of the Peruvian National Team (PR: 5'8-1/2"/1.1.74mts)

I have been jumping for about 7 years now. All of which I have spent at KTC with Coach Munoz (Coach Munoz at the track, dad at home). However, given that I am his daughter I have been around KTC and the sport in general my entire life. Because of that I feel like I have an interesting perspective that not all KTC athletes have. I get to see every aspect of the club day in and day out just by being around my dad, coach munoz every second of every day. In addition I can speak to my own experience as his athlete at KTC.

I started competing internationally when I was 16 years old. Which would not have been even remotely possible without his mentoring and coaching. Even though that’s when things really started taking off for me there was a lot that built up to that. He formed me from day one.

For me to accurately explain my experience with my coach I have to start by asking you this question. What is a coach? There is a huge disconnect forming in the high jump community with what the term coach actually means. It is becoming a term that is being thrown around way too lightly. All too often I hear a “coach” talking about “his/her athlete” who is most likely a very talented jumper, but when you start to dig a little deeper you start to realize that they just started working with them recently and they came to them with competitive marks but they aren’t improving. To me a coach is someone who forms and guides athletes from one stage to the next. A coach is an artist that takes a misshapen ball of clay and molds it into a spectacular piece of art. A “coach” who doesn’t form athletes isn’t a coach, they are just a recruiter disguised as a coach. I can assure you that my coach (Hugo Munoz) is exactly what he claims to be. A real coach, and an amazing one at that.

Many of you may think that I may only be saying this because I am his daughter but that’s the exact reason why you should believe every word that I am saying. I am living proof of his ability as a coach. He took me from a scrawny 11 year old who didn’t even know how to run an approach to representing a country in only 6 years. You can watch the countless number of before and afters of other kids that have come to KTC and left as different jumpers, you can read the countless other testimonials. If people weren’t leaving KTC improving we wouldn’t still be here after almost 15 years of coaching athletes. The fact is that my coach is KTC.

There are 2 things that have been consistent throughout the history of KTC. The first is the quality of coach that my father is. His experience with the event and lighthearted nature is what allows him to work well with just about any jumper. He also finds simple ways to explain technical concepts. As all us jumpers know high jump is challenging enough as is, when someone is using long drawn out scientific explanations with large vocabulary it can make things a bit more confusing than they need to be. Coach Munoz loves to use analogies, tell jokes, stories, and draw pictures to make one of the most complicated events in track and field as easy as 1+1. The second consistent factor is that I have been here watching everything for 15 years. Many athletes have come and gone. Some are still jumping, some have moved onto successful professional careers, others have started families. The improvement is not only shown in a new PR but in their successes beyond high jump.

I know that the coaching and mentorship that my father and coach, Hugo Munoz, provides at KTC will continue to help me grow into the jumper I know I can be and help all of our past present and future kangaroos. Once a kangaroo always a kangaroo.

NOTE: To see Daniella's video when she was young (before and after), please click HERE and to see Daniella's PR jump, please click HERE

Madison Schmidt, 2X Minnesota State High Jump CHAMPION 2018-2019 (PR: 6'0"/1.83mts)

Hugo’s Kangaroo Camp was an amazing decision for my high jumping career. I have been going to his Minnesota camps for a few years now and his tutelage has been incredibly helpful in both my technique and mental approach to high jump. He is a first-class coach and is able to pick out detailed aspects of jumping form that can slip past even those with considerable experience. He is also great at finding a way to relay his coaching and advice in a way that is personal and comprehensive to individual athletes. Because I am a multi-sport athlete, he has always found ways to relate elements of high jump to the other sports I play so that I can transfer what I already know to my jump. His wealth of knowledge is a resource I would readily recommend to anyone pursuing high jump. In addition, he truly cares about his athletes and loves to stay updated with how their seasons are going and is always willing to chat when they need advice. Hugo is altogether a genuinely great person and an amazing coach. Thank you for all of your time, wisdom, and advice!

NOTE: To see Madison video training at KTC for the 2019 season, please click HERE

Aaron Kooiker (father of Landon Kooiker) 2019 Iowa State High Jump CHAMPION

Aaron Kooiker (father): Our son Landon Kooiker started high jumping two years ago, his sophomore year in high school. After his first season high jumping Landon went to his first Kangaroo high jump camp. He then improved his PR 5 inches and won a state title. With Hugo's help Landon was set to make big strides again this season, until it was cancelled. Landon will be attending the University of Northern Iowa to compete in high jump and multi.

Landon Kooiker: Hugo’s knowledge and experience in the high jump realm has helped me improve tremendously over the past three years. He has not only helped improve my form, he has also helped boost my confidence in my ability. I couldn’t be happier with how I performed in high school, and that’s in large part due to Hugo’s coaching. I highly recommend going to a camp as Hugo definitely knows what he’s doing.

NOTE: To see a video of Landon training at KTC please click HERE

Roderick Broughton, father of Dontavious Hill 2018 Alabama State High Jump CHAMPION (2019 TEAM USA / Auburn University / PR: 7'1.5") and Melvin Hill 2015 Alabama State High Jump CHAMPION (University of Massachusetts)

For Dontavious Hill (2019): Wow it’s been five years since I went looking on the internet for someone to train my boys in the high jump. I knew nothing about the sport their school didn’t have a high jump facility and they didn’t have a jumps coach. Five years later both of my boys are state champs and both are D1 athletes on scholarship. Coach Hugo was able to teach and motivate two totally different kids. That’s a great coach one who knows how to reach each kid. Thanks again for the past five years coach couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks Coach!!. For Melvin Hill (2015): Dear Coach Hugo, thanks to you we had an amazing year! This was Melvin's second year of jumping and everything was wrong! Everything! I went to the web and started searching for someone who could help him get the proper technique. The school he attends does not have a facility of its own so practice was a challenge. Finally I came across kangarootrackclub.org . Like every parent I probably read all the testimonials and watched a ton of videos. Melvin was on the site 24/7 saying we needed to go! So the whole family took a road trip from Alabama to Texas. It was totally the right decision to make. In just the short time we had the difference you made was amazing! You gave him a new everything lol! From the approach to the landing on the mat everything changed. A few weeks later he went on to win the Alabama 7A Sate Championship with a 6-6 as a sophomore! This camp is definitely worth the investment. We met some great parents and kids while we were there as well. What really stood out the most was Coach is a motivator and knows how to get the most out of each individual. My son had never jumped that many times in a session before! He also didn't have the shin splints he would get at every meet. Thanks again Coach let's see if we can get 7 feet next year!!! Thanks, Roderick Broughton

NOTE: To see Dontavious before and after video please click HEREand to see Melvin’s before and after video please click HERE

Luonna Burns (Shaina Burns Mother) – 2014 Minnesota State CHAMPION – Gatorade Athlete of the year – TEAM USA – Texas A&M

Dear Hugo,
I can’t thank you enough for teaching Shaina to high jump. She started high jumping in 7th grade in 2009 and came to you with a personal best of 4-10 that summer. I was amazed at her progress because after working with you in just a few weeks she had cleared 5-6! That truly was a turning point for her as she came to love track and field that summer. In fact, so much that she wanted to try all of the events. Who knew that would eventually lead her to a national USATF Junior Olympic championship in heptathlon(2012) and back to back team state championships!
This letter is long overdue as I have thought many times over the past years about how much you have helped Shaina. It is just so difficult to find words to do justice. I have always been impressed with your technical knowledge and how well you can communicate it to your athletes. But as important as that is you also are such an inspiration to the athletes. Shaina told me recently that you make her feel like she wants to do well for you and she can’t wait to share her victories with you. She knows you support her and will be thrilled with her successes, and genuinely! You can’t fake that kind of enthusiasm!
I also want you to know how much I appreciate your very high code of ethics. You have shown me that you are a man of integrity in all aspects. It is a wonderful bonus that while Shaina is learning to jump she is also exposed to an exceptional role model!
I was sorry to see you move to Texas so far away from us here in Minnesota, my friend. You must know how valuable you have been to us that we would travel all the way there to see you! We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Yours Truly,
Luonna

NOTE: To see Shaina’s before and after video please click HERE

Alison Wood, TEAM USA / World Champion / National and World Record Holder (Master U45)

This year I had the AWESOME opportunity to train with Hugo Munoz at his incredible high jump facility in Texas!!!  I can't say enough things about the magic that happens when an athlete get's guidance and instruction from Hugo.  Hugo is the most knowledgeable, positive and energetic coach in the sport!   Hugo has a very special talent in maximizing what you are doing well and correcting anything that needs adjustment, but in a way that is understandable and memorable!!  I have been jumping competitively for 36 years and the fine tuning that I learned from Hugo added almost 3 inches in one week!  Hugo used key words that made me smile, that are easy to remember during competition that queue me to execute the perfect jump. I highly encourage all aspiring jumpers to spend time with Hugo. I had the most amazing time with Hugo and his daughter Dani.  I learned so much about how to maximize my jumps and I can't thank him enough. The Kangaroo Track Club facility is top notch and I can't wait to see Hugo again!

NOTE: To see Alison video, training at KTC before she won the World Championship in Torun, Poland (2019), please click HERE

Tamara Marshall (Mother of Zach Marshall) from New Mexico - PR 7'0" - 3X New Mexico State High Jump CHAMPION (2015-2016-2017)!!!

What do you say about a Coach like Hugo Munoz!! He is a true Class Act and has a sincere heart for the athletes that he coaches. I took my son to one of Coach Munoz's high jump camps a few months ago. At that time he was jumping 6'8 consistently. Coach Munoz told us that my son would be jumping 7' in the coming year and he did in fact achieve that this month at a State Invitational track meet. Before his second attempt of which he jumped 7', he explained to me that as he stood there contemplating his second jump, he remembered things that Coach Munoz had told him and he knew he had to implement them at that moment! He made a beautiful 7' jump and continues to strive for his personal best. He almost jumped 7'1 last week at a High School meet. We are so thankful for Coach Munoz and everything he taught Zach. We look forward to possibly attending another one of his camps this summer! We thank him for sharing his expertise, his time, his talent and especially his genuine heart. It means a lot! - Tamara Marshall (mother of Zach Marshall)

NOTE1: To see Zach’s 7'0" jump at New Mexico State HS Championship please click HERE

NOTE2: To see Zach’s video training at KTC please click HERE

Damon Guidry from Louisiana - PR 7'0" - 2X Louisiana State High Jump Indoor CHAMPION (2015-2016)!!!

My coach has always told me you will work with a thousand different people an get a thousand different answers on how to do it. For the most part that is true but Hugo was different I have watched him help various athletes different in their own ways! I found this amazing cause no once have I ever learned so much from just one person. He just has a natural leader he never demands something or forces you to do it he simply shows you what would help an politely teaches an if you have even the littlest patience to listen you will become twice the jumper you were before. Thanks, Damon Guidry

NOTE: To see Damon’s video training at KTC please click HERE

Melissa (Mom) and Kalulu Ngaida, 2018 Oregon State HS High Jump CHAMPION!

Kalulu (Athlete) : “Kangaroo HJ camp was the best experience I’ve had in 5 years of track! In just 2 days Hugo helped me achieve new heights in jumping, and my confidence. I was impressed at how friendly and welcoming he was. I am begging my Mom to send me back!! Thank you coach!! Melissa (Mother): “When my daughter first approached me about Kangaroo HJ camp I was very nervous if the total cost of flight, hotel, car and camp would all be worth it?! All I can say now is, WOW!! I wish I had sent her sooner. I have watched her high jump for two years, and in just two days with Hugo I can see more improvement than I ever thought possible. Thank you and she’ll be back! ”

NOTE: To see Kalulu’s before and after video please click HERE

Brad Moeller (Cole's father) from Iowa - PR 6'10" - New School Record Holder and 3X Iowa State High Jump CHAMPION (2015-2016-2017)!!!

Hugo, I just wanted to let you know that after attending your camp in March, Cole has went from a PR of 6'1" last season to a PR of 6'9" this season. Cole has set the new High School record at Calamus-Wheatland High School and has 2 track meet records to his name this spring and won the 2015 Iowa State HJ Championship at Drake Stadium!!!!! . Thanks for all of your great help, I am sure we will see you again in the near future for more lessons and tips! Thanks, Brad Moeller

NOTE: To see Cole’s before and after video please click HERE

Mike Cerrone (Sarah Cerrone's Dad) - from Colorado - PR 5'7.5" - New School Record Holder and 2017 Colorado State High Jump CHAMPION!!!

Mike Cerrone (Sarah Cerrone's Dad)
Hugo, Hi. Congratulations on the new indoor facility. Looks great. Good news! Sarah accepted an athletic scholarship and signed her National Letter of Intent to high jump for Colorado Mesa University next year. She is super excited. (Attached is a picture of Sarah signing her NLI.) Sarah was pursued by eight different colleges (both D1 and D2). We visited all the schools this summer/fall on both official and unofficial visits. And received multiple offers. She found the perfect fit of academics, athletics, and campus life at CMU. Thank you for your excellent instruction, advice, and support at your summer camp. Before your camp, Sarah was struggling with a bad club experience. She had two different coaches telling her two different things and both radically changing her approach. The terrible environment damaged her spirit so much, her could not clear five foot (after clearing 5'4" six weeks earlier). So we pulled her from the club and looked for alternatives. Luckily we found you and Kangaroo Track Club. I read all the information on your website and discussed it with Sarah. We decided that we would take the long journey across the country for a long weekend to attend your summer camp, festival, and video analysis. It was an excellent decision. You accessed Sarah's approach, recommended she go back to her original approach, and believe in herself. Within a few days with you, she was jumping with confidence, jumping higher, and loving the sport again. It was worth the 900 mile drive. Thank you for your dedication to young jumping athletes. We hope to see you again soon. -Mike Cerrone (father of Sarah Cerrone)

NOTE: To see Sarah’s before and after video please click HERE

Barbara Shepherd (Destiny's Grandma) from Virginia - PR 5'7" - 3X Virginia State High Jump and Long Jump CHAMPION (2015-2016-2017)!!!

My granddaughter Destiny Sweeney attended Hugo's jump camp in Texas. She now has three high jump and one long jump state championships. Hugo is an awesome coach and very passionate about his training. In fact he's so enthusiastic,I call him Hurricane Hugo! Destiny surely enjoyed his camp. Cannot wait to see what college holds for her. Thank you for all you do for the kids!!

NOTE: To see Destiny’s before and after video please click HERE

Tierney Lindner from Wisconsin (PB: 5’9″) - 2014 Wisconsin State High Jump CHAMPION!!

I have been working with Hugo for about 3 years and each time I work with him I learn new things about how to jump higher. Hugo has coached me to be more consistent and to be more mechanical. After working with Hugo I have increased my heights each year by at least 2 inches. I am going to be a senior in high school and I plan on working with Hugo more over the summer to get even better. For anyone who wants a great coach to help them be more successful, I highly recommend this Kangaroo Camp.

Thank you Hugo for all you have done for me. 
Sincerely, Tierney

(Freshman: 5’4″, Sophomore: 5’6″, and Junior: 5’8″ – current school record holder, 2014 Wisconsin State Champion with a jump of 5’6″, and 2014 Wisconsin Indoor State co-champion tying state record with a jump of 5’8″ )

NOTE: To see Tierney’s before and after video please click HERE

Ronnie Stephens (father of Chance Stephens) PR: 6’11 1/4″ – Mississippi State Univesity – 2X Louisiana State High Jump CHAMPION!!!

After my son, Chance Stephens’ freshman year in which he jumped 5’8″, I knew he needed some professional coaching if he was going to fulfill his dream of competing at the collegiate level. I looked all over and finally found Coach Hugo. It has turned out to be the best decision we ever made. Chance has trained with Coach Hugo every summer since his freshman year and has steadily improved. Not only has Coach Hugo taught him lessons in high jumping, he also mixed in some great life lessons along the way. He instilled in Chance the confidence he needed to get to the next level. Thanks in large part, his dreams all came true last week when he signed to high jump for Mississippi State University. The opportunity to compete at the Division I level and in the SEC is beyond our wildest expectations. To cap it all off, this past weekend, at the Louisiana High School Indoor State Championships, Chance jumped a personal best 6’11 1/4″, tying the meet record and breaking his high school’s indoor record by 6 inches and 1/4! I have recommended Coach Hugo to so many people and will continue to do so. Thanks Coach!

NOTE: To see Chance jump 6’11 1/4″ please click HERE

To see Chance training at Kangaroo Athletics please click HERE

Hunter Weeks – PR: 6'10" - Grand Valley State University - 2014 Michigan High Jump State CHAMPION!!!

Good Morning Coach Hugo!

I would like to thank-you for the opportunity to work with you at the Minnesota camp. You taught me a lot about my approach and mental aspect of jumping in the few days you worked with me. Your knowledge and positive influence has boosted my confidence to help me towards achieving my goals I have set for my senior year. I look forward to doing some video analysis and a private lesson in Texas before track season starts. With your help and my off season training my goal of 7’+ and defending my state title are within reach. Thank-you again Coach Hugo and I look forward to working with you soon.

NOTE: To see Hunter’s before and after video, please click HERE

Val (mom) and Jeff Giannettino (athlete) from Iowa City, Iowa (PR: 7’1) - 3X Drake Relays CHAMPION and 3X Iowa State high jump CHAMPION!!

Hello Hugo,
My son Jeff attended Kangaroo Camp in MN last Summer and his personal record last year was 6’3″. He had his first track meet yesterday and look at the sports headline from our paper…. 6’10″! He also set the school record with this jump. So thank you for your inspiration. He will definately be attending again this summer.

Note1: Jeff Giannettino went on to win the Drake Relays 3X and also won 3X the High Jump State Championship. Jeff came back to train at Kangaroo Athletics every year until he went on to West Point Academy in NY
Note2: To see Jeff’s before and after video please click HERE

Omo Tseumah from Chicago, Illinois – Marquette University- 2013 Illinois State High Jump CHAMPION!!

Hey Mr. Munoz, I have come to your high jump camp numerous times while I was in high school. I’m currently a freshman at Marquette University and I was just sitting down thinking about my high school track career, and I realize that I need to give you a grand thank you. This thank you comes a few months late, so I apologize for that. When I came out to Minnesota to see you the last time we met it was in February or March, the start of my track season. You told me you saw some big jumps coming out of me and a good season. Well I just wanted you to know that last school year I actually did win the Illinois high jump state championships. I think a lot of that is due to you and just some of the things you told me and the kind and helpful approach you try to teach all of us these basic track skills.

So I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you did teach me. I think you are just an upstanding guy, and no matter the level the track athlete was at you really did try to teach them some great principles and improve them as jumpers. You were never condescending or rude in the approach you used to teach us these techniques, and i respect and admire that greatly. I attached my track schedule to this email, if you’re ever in the area (none of them are in Texas however). I hope all is going well in Texas ! 

NOTE: To see Omo’s before and after video please click HERE

Julie Yedoni-Melbye (Mother of Trevor Yedoni) – University of Minnesota - 3X Minnesota State High Jump CHAMPION!!!

As a parent of an athlete, I would high recommend Hugo Munoz and the Kangaroo Track Club. My son, Trevor, first trained with Hugo in his high jump clinic 5 years ago as a 7th grader, learning the proper techniques of jumping. Every athlete has their natural, God given talents – but I believe that in order to compete at an Elite level you need a good coach to refine the skills. Hugo did an excellent job of not just refining the skills, but also getting to know Trevor as a person and discovering what motivates him.

Sophomore year Trevor was coming off of an injury, he trained with Hugo in his clinic and escalated his PR from 6’1” to 6’8” at the Kangaroo High Jump Festival 2 weeks later. 2 years later Trevor was 2010 MN State Champion at 6’10” and now has a new PR of 7’ and going for the MN State Record of 7’1 – ¼”, going to USA T&F Nationals in June and a Scholarship to the U of M. Hugo’s connections were also instrumental during the college recruiting process.

In addition, I would highly endorse the Kangaroo/Teneo High Jump Festival. Hugo has strong connections within the Elite jumping community, and attracts many elite jumpers to the festival. Seeing these athletes as a 7th grader gave Trevor a dream and passion for the sport that he hopes to take to the Olympics.

NOTE: To see Trevor’s before and after video please click HERE

Kelly McNamee (PB: 5-11 1/2) - University of Washington - 2X Washington State High Jump CHAMPION!!

I met Hugo back in 2009 after being invited to jump in the Kangaroo High Jump Festival. Hugo’s passion and excitement for jumping is absolutely contagious! I remember leaving the festival with such an eagerness to go home and continue working on my jump. There is no one else I know who loves their job more than Hugo. Jumping is such a technical event, and it takes a certain type of person to have the ability to coach people of all ages how to master these techniques. I have worked with several coaches over my high jumping career however none of them compare to Hugo and his teaching styles. He really takes pride in every single athlete no matter what level they’re at. I owe so much of my progress to him, and if anyone helped me love the High Jump more than I already did it would be Hugo!

NOTE: To see Kelly’s video (jumping at the Kangaroo HJ festival), please click HERE

Brenda (Mom) and Derek Jerde (athlete) - PR: 6'10" - University of Minnesota - 3X Minnesota State High Jump CHAMPION!!

Brenda(Mom): Hi Hugo, my husband & I want to thank you for all the great advice and support you have provided for our son Derek! You were extremely helpful when it came to sorting through college jumping options for Derek. Derek was always comfortable going to you for advice and guidance. The expertise and technique you provided him in high jump over the past two years was invaluable to him in securing his third consecutive state title to end his prep career. It was fun to also see Derek excel in the triple jump this year after his introduction to this event last summer at one of your camps! Derek was thrilled to make it to state this year in this event. You have truly been an inspiration and blessing to Derek!

Derek (Athlete): Training with Hugo two times a week was an amazing privilege that not every athlete gets the opportunity to do. His kindness and love he shows for the sport of Track and Field and for his athletes is remarkable. Day in and day out he makes sure that his athletes are doing well. You do not come across a coach like this very often, maybe not at all. I have had the great opportunity to work with Hugo for two years. Not only have I learned about the sport of Track and Field and college information, he has built a lot of character in me that will stay with me forever. His generosity and kindness to all of his athletes that he shows is not something that goes unrecognized. I am so thankful to have met you Hugo! You have been a great coach, teacher and mainly a friend. I just want to thank you for all of your hard work and wish you the best of luck in the future!

Katy (Mom) and Eva Greenwalt (Athlete) - PR: 5'8" - University of Iowa- Wisconsin State High Jump CHAMPION!!!

Katy (Mom)
Hi Coach,
I know that my daughter already called you from the meet on Tuesday, but we also wanted to thank you for your excellent coaching. Her progress in high jump is due to the techniques you have taught her. I wanted you to know that after she cleared 5’2″, she walked up to me and said, “This FEELS good!” I reminded her about what you had told her about knowing how high jumps should feel, and she smiled and nodded, obviously thinking the same thing.

She had no misses through 5’7″, and she missed only once at 5’8″ before clearing it. This is a new school record and a new record for the school track for all competitions held there. She is currently tied for first on the State Honor Roll.

You did it, Coach. Thanks for helping make this possible for her.

Eva (athlete)
Hi Coach-
I just wanted to let you know that I got third at state this year. It was very fun and exciting and it means that I’m first team all state b/c not very many athletes from the other divisions jumped higher than me. At our school, the people who make first team all state get their picture put up on the wall in one of the hallways and they stay there until the school gets taken down I guess. I’ve stood and looked at all the people many many times and now I get to be one. So thank you again for all of your help. I really doubt I could have done this without the work you did with me.

Thanks again, I hope to see you soon.

NOTE: To see Eva’s before and after video please click HERE

Brian Baxter (Father of Isaiah Morin-Baxter), South Dakota State High Jump CHAMPION 2019!

Dear Hugo, Thanks for your email. Isaiah is attending Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. He did a lot of soul searching and decided to accept a track scholarship with them. As you probably know he had a nice season. He jumped 6'7 and won both the Howard Wood and State Meet and was the best jumper in the state this year. One of my favorite weekends was when he competed two days in a row and jumped 6'6 at both meets winning both. I do wonder if he had only jumped one meet if he would have gone higher! It was wonderful to see his confidence and pride in what he was doing, as I know you can appreciate with your daughter. Our experience with you was something we will always treasure. You were an integral part of his success, and your positive attitude and encouragement made an enormous difference for him. We wish you and your family the best in the future. Because my daughter, Alexa likes to jump as well I anticipate our paths may cross again. If you are ever in Rapid City, please look us up. Brian.

NOTE: To see Isaiah video training at KTC for the 2019 season, please click HERE

Tony (father) and Quillan (jumper) Haughton from Texas - PR 6'8" - 01/20/16

From Tony (Quillan's Dad)
Thank you so much Coach Hugo for all of your work with Quillan. We first met you three years ago, when Quillan said that he wanted to learn how to high jump, and within a couple of sessions you had him jumping 6"4" with just a four step approach. Since then you have helped him develop both a 6 and 8 step approach and correct form over the bar. I believe that your coaching has played a key role in getting him where he is now. He ended last season by taking first at the USATF Olympic Region Championship with 6' 6". and started this season with a win at Texas A&M's Indoor High School Invitational with a new meet record of 6 7 1/2 and just last week took the Carl Lewis High School Invitational at UH with a jump of 6 8". And he is incredibly excited about the future as he has already jumped 6 10 in practice many times. With your help we believe he will go over 7 feet by this summer. Which is really incredible when you remember that he had to take more than a year off due to a soccer injury. But I'm not just grateful for the technical skills that you have shared with Quillan, but also for the care for him as a young man that is so evident in all of your communications with him. So thank you coach for teaching my son the fundamentals to be a great high jumper, but also thank your for you care and support and metorrship of him and his dreams. With my best regards, Tony Haughton.

From Quillan Haughton (jumper).
Thank you coach for all that you have done for me. I can remember first coming to you and only scissor kicking five feet. I have come along way from that and you have been a huge influence on me as both a coach and a friend. You made me really appreciate high jump. You taught me the fundamentals and created the foundation that allows me to compete at this sport today. Thank you so much for working with me and believing in me. I don't know where I would be if you hadn't have coached me and I am truly thankful that you are a part of my life. Quillan Haughton.

NOTE: To see Quillan’s before and after video please click HERE

Amy Belica (Connor Belica's Mom) - From New Jersey - 09/20/16

Amy Belica (Connor Belica's Mom)
Good morning Hugo, I just wanted to say thanks again for all you did for Connor at camp last weekend! And we truly did appreciate your offer to let Connor stay awhile longer on Sunday. While I know a part of Connor would have liked to practice a bit more, both he and his sister were pretty hungry, so we decided to call the day a success as it was! I wanted to share something with you. My son is a quiet, analytical type of kid. He didn't say much after the 1st camp on Saturday, just that he had fun. And, as you know, he jumped like a different kid on Sunday! When we left the camp that day, I asked him what was different. He said he had thought about everything you had taught him on Saturday, slept on it, and on Sunday, he just applied it to his jumps and went for it. I'm so glad we did back-to-back camps, because he really got the most out of it that way. And while we are super proud of what he accomplished, I'm more excited that he's proud of himself! He was so enthusiastic after the 2nd camp, just knowing what he was actually capable of doing! I can't thank you enough for helping him believe in himself. We are all looking forward to what this track season will bring! And one last note, thank you for posting the videos of Connor. The before and after one is amazing! Connor wanted me to ask if you had a photo of the kids from the Sunday camp as well. Definitely some great memories for him! Best of luck to you and all of the Kangaroo Track Club kids this season. I would highly recommend your camp to anyone who is interested, and I'm sure we will visit one of your camps again in the future! Best Regards, Amy Belica

NOTE: To see Connor’s before and after video please click HERE

Kolton Kavanagh (going to Grand Valley State University) from MI (PR: 6’6″) – 01/10/15

Good Morning Coach Hugo!
Coach Munoz has taken me from a 5’10 jumper to a 6’6 jumper! In his camps I got great advice that took me a long way!!! Very worth the money &/or travel to work with him. He is a great guy and he cares about all of his athletes and does check ups to see how they are doing! The camp is also great for meeting people from all over the nation!

NOTE: To see Kolton’s before and after video, please click HERE or to see him training at the 2014 summer camp

David Phillips – TX (All TX State and going to Arkansas State) – 06/03/14

Coach Munoz,
Working with you was one of the best decisions I ever made.

In our time together, I learned small details that made the biggest differences. Your passion for jumping is contagious, and I sincerely thank you for doing what you do!

If you are a jumper that has any desire to compete at the next level or just want a better PR, just try one session with coach Munoz and you will be amazed!

NOTE: To see David’s before and after video, please click HERE

Morgan Pieri from Lakeville, MN (PR: 5’8″ – University of Nebraska) – 02/27/14

I have been going to the Kangaroo Track Club camps for about 5 years now. I am a high jumper going off to the University of Nebraska next year. Hugo has helped me greatly with being able to jump higher, learn good mechanics and having an overall better understanding of the high jump. His way of coaching is very personalized to each individual athlete. There is also a lot of one on one coaching. I owe so much to Hugo and the Kangaroo Track Club for helping me become the high jumper I am today. I highly recommend his camps for anyone who wants to become a better high jumper!

NOTE: To see Morgan’s before and after video please click HERE

Emily Richards (athlete) and Kathleen Richards (mom) from Cinco Ranch HS in TX (Jumping at Air Force Academy) – 12/23/13

Emily (athlete):
Hello Coach Hugo!
I just wanted to drop you a note of thanks as the US Air Force Academy track team begins preparations for the indoor track season. After working with me after my injury that keep me out of high school track my junior year, it was your ability to re-instill my self- confidence in my abilities as well as your continual work with me to improve my technical skills that made the difference. I really appreciated that you took your personal time to see me compete my senior year in invitational meets as well as the Texas 5A Regional and State meet. I am so looking forward to my indoor track season at the Academy and bettering the 5’8″ PR I achieved my senior year. Hope to get in a lesson or two with you when I am home for the holidays to kick start my track and field season in the new year.

Kathleen (mom): My family had the good fortune of meeting Hugo soon after he relocated to Katy, Texas. During our first lesson with Hugo, we met a family that had flown to Texas from Minnesota, so that their daughter could work with Hugo.
My daughter Emily and I were shocked to learn that many other jumpers also make the journey just to meet with Hugo!
After the first jump lesson, we knew Hugo was the perfect coach for Emily. Hugo and Emily developed a special bond, and Emily respected each challenge, critique and praise that was given to her.
Throughout the years, my daughters have played various sports and we have been surrounded by multiple coaches. What sets Hugo apart from the others, is his professional commitment to the athlete.
Hugo is all about giving credit to the student and not to himself or his coaching. Hugo is a man of honesty and high moral character.
During high school, an injury sidelined my daughter for the entire year. Despite the absence of jumping, Hugo maintained contact with us. He assured one distraught young lady that “It will be OK buddy.”
And it was. Emily continued to improve the following year with a PR 5′ 8″ and for the second time qualified to compete at State.
Emily had her choice to attend top level schools and entered USAFA in the fall 2013 and is a competitor on the Track/Field team. Our relationship with Hugo doesn’t end there. Emily jumps with Hugo any chance
she can “squeeze” in a lesson. The lesson involves much more than jumping. the conversation is just as important.
We are blessed that we have become friends with the Munoz family, and so thankful they stayed in Katy!

Thanks to the Munoz family for attending Emily’s meets and ALWAYS being her “cheerleaders.” As they say at the Air Force…….”AIM HIGH”

Always grateful
Kathleen Richard and family

NOTE: To see Emily’s before and after video (2011)please click HERE
For see Emily training in 2013 please click HERE

Kara Erickson from Paris, TX (Texas A&M) – 05/22/13

Hello Hugo!
I just wanted to let you know how my season went this year! I now hold my school, district, area, and regional records after this year! I jumped 5’10” (new PR!!!) the first meet of the year and again at regionals (1st attempt) to break the record! I also got 2nd at state!! Thank you so much for helping me for the past three years! There is no way I would have done as well this year without your help! P.S. I signed to jump for Texas A&M University!!!!!

NOTE: To see Kara’s before and after video please click HERE

Nicole Christianson , MN (Collegiate All-American)

Hi Hugo! This email is long overdue, but I hope everything is going well for you! This season started out well and I was consistently jumping at higher heights than last year. We traveled down to Mankato where I jumped 1.69 meters which would ultimately qualify me for the NCAA national championships. Just after Mankato I got a stress reaction in my left foot (my jumping foot). I was instantly pulled and wasn’t allowed to practice or compete for three weeks. For a while I thought that I was going to be out the rest of the season, but luckily it was caught early so I returned to practice and competition a week and a half before nationals. Coming into nationals I was ranked 16th out of 17 for the NCAA Indoor Championships last weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the national meet, I tied for 8th so I BECAME AN INDOOR ALL-AMERICAN!!! I just want to thank you again for everything that you have done for me. Without you and KTC none of this would be possible! I owe it to you. Thanks for your continued support it means the world to me! I plan on doing more camps this summer, so I hope to see you then! Nicole Christianson

NOTE: To see Kara’s before and after video please click HERE

Chris & Lyle Johnston from MN (NDSU)

Chris (athlete): When I first went to see Hugo I was a sophomore in high school who had finished the season high jumping 6’1″. I worked with Hugo four times in the winter to prep for the next season. Those four practices were the most beneficial practices I have ever had. My form grew and I became much more confident over the bar and with my approach. When fall came I jumped 6’8.25″ at my first meet and saw much success over the course of the season. Over seven inches of improvement from four practices is incredible and would have been impossible without him. I have had six sessions since then and have no intention of stopping. Every practice is a new experience in which I know my knowledge and skill in the event will increase. Not only is Coach Hugo an amazing coach he’s also a great person. He is incredibly patient, kind and always willing to help or answer questions either in person, over the phone, or through email. When my senior year ended he gave me a plethora of information about colleges that have good high jump programs with strong coaching staffs. This helped immensely and made my decision making process much easier. I have never regretted spending time working with Coach Hugo and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in improving their jumping technique.

Lyle (Dad): Hello Hugo, I’m sending you this message of thanks for helping my son Chris, throughout the past several years. I remember back when Chris first arrived at your camp with terrible form and only able to reach a height of about 6’1″. I’m so impressed with how much he has improved under your expert instruction (6’8″). Chris would always come back from your camp with many positive things to say about how much had learned, your style of coaching and how he could feel that you truly cared about his success on and off the field. Chris had a great junior year in high school reaching 6’8″ three times that year and his confidence was high. Unfortunately, his senior year did not go so well, due to a historically bad spring that included shoveling snow off the track at the end of April/early May. Because of this the D1 team that had been recruiting him decided not to sign him. Chris was devastated when the track team dropped him especially when he had already started his first semester at the school. After learning of Chris’s situation you went out of your way to help him by being instrumental in finding Chris a new welcoming D1 school which has a better high jump coach. In helping Chris through his difficult time you have proven to our family that you are more than just a great coach but someone who truly cares about the success of each and every kid you work with. Hugo, you put the smile back on Chris’s face and the spring back in his step!

Thanks Hugo for being such a great coach, mentor, friend and advocate!!!

Raymond from, Louisiana

Hi Coach Hugo,
Thank you for making RJ 2013 track season a successful one. After practicing with you at the beginning of the season RJ went on to win every high jump competition that he competed in this season apart from one 2nd place finish at the USATF regional six competition. But his biggest success this season came at the AAU National Junior Olympics where he finished sixth place making him an AAU National Junior Olympic All American. Thank you for working with him, all this would not be possible without your help. You have truly been a blessing in our lives. May God continue to bless you and your family. We look forward to working with you again. Thanks! Raymond and RJ.

Jack From Chicago, Illionis

Hello Hugo,
I wanted to let you to know your camp exceeded all expectations. Simply outstanding. Your personalized attention to each athlete is clearly very effective. The sense of accomplishment you helped my daughter to achieve made the experience a huge success. She told me she would like to return some day.

NOTE: To see Jack’s daugther before and after video please click HERE

Felicia J. (Mom) and Kevin J (Athlete) – Chicago, Illinois (University of Kansas)

Kevin J. (Athlete): Coach Hugo, Just wanted to keep you posted on how my season is going. I just finish 1st place in the high jump at the Evanston Township Invitational with a PR of 6’7″!!! (my old PR was 6’3″) I am my school’s new high jump record holder!!! The record had been in existence for 36 years!!! That was my first meet of the season. My coaches actually made me stop jumping because I had already won the event. I wanted to see how high I could jump now that I have perfected my technique. My coaches were shocked and team mates were shocked! Thank you soooo much for all your help. I couldn’t have done it without your guidance and support. Once again, thanks so much for everything. Hopefully I’ll see you this weekend!

Felicia J. (Mom) : Allowing my son to attend your camp/clinic was the best investment I could have made in my son’s athletic career. My only regret is that I did not commit to it sooner. Not only did his leaping ability improve, he was able to break his school’s high jump record in his first meet after attending the sessions. His confidence has also improved tremendously. He looks forward to every meet and is now preparing to compete nationally. I highly recommend this camp/clinic for anyone that has the desire to take their abilities to the next level. Kudos to Coach Munoz for realizing the need for such an excellent program!

NOTE: To see Kevin’s before and after video please click HERE

Karl L. (Dad) and Dani L. (Athlete) – St. Peters, Minnesota (St. Olaf University)

Karl L. (Dad): My daughter, Danielle, has been working with Hugo for three years. It has been a fantastic experience for Danielle. Hugo builds wonderful relationships with the athletes he coaches, and learns how to keep them focused and motivated. He is as strong in the psychological part of jumping as he is in the techniques themselves. The result? 4 consecutive top 6 finishes at the Minnesota State Track Meet between 2007-2010. You can’t go wrong with the Kangaroo Track Club and Hugo Munoz!

Dani L. (Athlete): Hi Hugo!! I am emailing you is to let you know that I just jumped 5′ 5″!!!!!!!
THANK YOU for helping me reach my new PR and THANK YOU for always believing in me!! I’ll see you Sunday and you can bet I’ll be wearing my new Teneo high jump spikes.

NOTE: To see Danielle’s before and after video please click HERE

Derek Alderks from Northfield, Minnesota (Iowa State University)

Hi, my name is Derek and I spent about three to four months working with Hugo Munoz as part of the Kangaroo High Jump Club doing high jump. I worked with him both in one-on-one sessions as well as in the summer camps for about two months. These were both amazing experiences as not only having the opportunity to work with someone as distinguished as Mr. Munoz but to be able to learn from him. He has so much knowledge of the jump that it can be overwhelming. He can see things in real time that I could only see after watching the video three or four times and comparing it to other peoples jumps. Hugo was able to help me feel new things in my jump that I could never feel before and the result of doing this correctly is inches over the bar. I would highly recommend this program to any jumper that wants that extra push to get going in the sport. This means everyone from beginners to experts. The earlier the better. I know it’s cliché but it’s harder to break bad habits latter down the road. Mr. Munoz was able to help me tie the 28 year old record at my high school (PB: 6’7″) as well as take second place in the section 1AA state meet for 2008. Again, I would highly recommend Hugo to all jumpers.