Kangaroo Project

A JUMP initiative for excellence in athletics jumps

A leap for excellence in jumping disciplines

The “Kangaroo” project is an innovative initiative created and led by JUMP in partnership with ATL-Etica Impresa Sociale, dedicated to technical specialization in athletics jumping disciplines: triple jump, long jump, high jump, and pole vault.

Under the direct guidance of Gianni Iapichino, CEO of JUMP and Fiamme Oro coach, this project represents our commitment to creating a bridge between sporting excellence and new generations of athletes, offering a unique pathway for talent development in jumping disciplines.

Jump’s leadership role

As the driving force behind the Kangaroo Project, JUMP brings its expertise in sports management and athlete development to create a comprehensive program that addresses every aspect of jump disciplines excellence.

Founded by Gianni Iapichino, alongside his daughter Larissa – an international long jump star and recent European indoor champion – and long-time manager Silvia Saliti, JUMP leverages its unique position in the athletics world to:

• Connect promising athletes with world-class coaching expertise
• Facilitate international technical exchanges between different jumping schools
• Create pathways for talent development outside traditional structures
• Elevate the profile and appreciation of jumping disciplines globally

Through JUMP’s network and Gianni Iapichino’s vision, the Kangaroo Project brings together the best minds in athletics jumps from Cuban, Portuguese, Bulgarian, and Italian schools of thought.

Program components

1. International Exchange
   Technical, cultural, and sports exchange between Cuban, Portuguese, Bulgarian, and Italian athletics schools, bringing diverse methodologies together.
2. Specialist Training
   International specialist courses led by world-class coaches, including Jorge Pichardo, providing athletes with exposure to elite training methods.
3. Talent Development
   Growth opportunities for promising athletes who don’t have access to highly specialized programs, creating new pathways to excellence.
4. Elite Mentorship
   Direct mentorship from champions like Pedro Pichardo, providing inspiration and real-world insights into what it takes to reach the top.

Our vision for the future

The Canguro Project represents an important milestone in JUMP’s journey towards sporting excellence and the development of young talents. It confirms our role as an innovator in the athletics landscape, both in Italy and internationally.

Through this initiative, JUMP isn’t just supporting individual athletes — we’re building a sustainable ecosystem for jumping disciplines that will benefit generations to come.

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Get in touch

For more information about the Canguro Project or to explore partnership opportunities, please contact us.