1. Besides the obvious answer of one's inside and the other's outside, what's the biggest difference between pole vaulting indoors compared to outdoors?
JM - "During the outdoor season, the wind plays a major part in the pole vault about whether you have a headwind, tailwind or crosswind. Another difference is the temperature because if it's colder then you are little bit stiffer, and it's harder to get loose. If it's too warm then the pole is weaker, and you get physically worn down. In pole vault, you have to take off from the same spot, and you want to be consistent so you have to play everything by ear when it comes to the environment. You learn from experience what to do in certain situations."

2. You hold both the indoor and outdoor records for the pole vault, what's your next goal that you want to accomplish?
JM - "I'm always looking to do better, always aiming for that next height, and I'm never satisfied. I think one of the problems that hinder me is that I'm always shooting for that height, and as a result, I don't focus enough on the height in front of me at the time. During the outdoor season, it's always qualifying for regionals and hitting my mark (note: Martzall qualified for the regional meet this past weekend).

3. How would you describe your past experiences at the NCAA Division I Regional Meet?
JM - "I think the biggest part for me what that it was a different level by competing against bigger and better competition. Once you reach regionals, you are motivated the following season and can't wait to go back there. It gives you a lot of drive to want to go to the next meet and improve, especially once you tasted regional competition. I reached my personal-best at the regional meet so I know that I can step up my performances when they really count."

4. Before you attempt a particular height, what is your mental preparation heading into it?
JM - "This outdoor season, I needed to jump another two inches higher. I have been practicing pretty well so far, and that height shouldn't be a problem to overcome. I need to focus on coming in and getting the first height then getting ready for the next one. I can't go gung-ho on the first jump and end up not reaching it. I need to take care of the first jump, and everything will fall after."

5. What's the hardest thing about the pole vault that the everyday person wouldn't understand?
JM - "All athletes use every part of their body, but in pole vault, you are using your legs, arms and stomach all in my motion. The hardest thing to explain is that you are doing so much within one aspect. It's so technical that it's hard to explain on a basic level."

6. How would you describe your growth as a pole vaulter from your freshman year to now?
JM - "I've become a lot stronger, more dynamic and have worked a lot more on my technique. I'm not very fast or tall, and those are things that hinder me. However - what has gotten me to this point is my hard work ethic because I'm working as hard as I can even off the track at home where I'm watching film and doing pole vault drills. I truly love the sport, and with this being my last year, I truly want to go out with a bang."

7. You have earned just as many academic accolades as athletic honors, what's been your key to succeeding in both arenas?
JM - "I don't think that I'd be as successful in academics had it not been for athletes. It puts me on a strict schedule everyday. In a typical day, I really don't have any free time, and there are times when you sit back and want to be a regular student. However, you handle it like a business and being disciplined in athletics helps you become disciplined in academics."

8. How did you first get involved in competing in the pole vault?
JM - "My dad competed in the pole vault back in the day. He got me hooked up with my elementary gym teacher, who was training for the Olympic Trials in the pole vault. I would go to camps, and since we didn't have that event in middle school, I would go work out with the high school on weekends and after practice. There were a lot of really good pole vaulters to come out of Fort Wayne, and I was fortunate to have to chance to work with all of them."

9. What made you travel down from Fort Wayne, IN, to attend school at UTPA?
JM - "Once I stepped off the plane and saw palm trees then I knew I was coming here. You had Mexico and South Padre Island all around each other, and these were all new things for me to do. My friends went to schools in Indiana, and coming down here gave me an opportunity to meet new people and try new things. For training purposes, you can't beat the weather, and that's one of the best parts of it. It has the complete package for me."

10. Who has had the greatest impact on your life and why?
JM - "I think that my high school coach and Coach Vaughn have had a big impact on me. My high school coach worked with me throughout middle and high school, and basically he put me in position to compete at the collegiate level, which is what I really wanted to do. When I got here, Coach Vaughn put me in the aspects to compete at the collegiate level and really pushed me. There have been times when I couldn't stand either one of them, but that's part of being an athlete. However - I think it's really great that I have a good and positive relationship with both of them."