Brad Nakanishi - Pole Vault

A former captain of the Tufts Track & Field team, Brad transitioned effortlessly to the role of coach in 2013. Brad brought the experience of multiple NESCAC and New England pole vault titles to the runway helping the event group find its equilibrium. Under Brad's guidance, Tufts took four of the eight scoring spots in the PV at the 2014 NESCAC Championships, including three of the top five. As an athlete, Brad won multiple NESCAC and New England titles and held a PR of 16-0.75. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts, and is currently pursuing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from cross-town rival MIT