Climbing Coaching Services
Coaching Philosophy
Most climbers come to me with goals of getting stronger, building better technique, sending harder grades, and/or recovering from (or preventing) injury. Whether you are seasoned climber looking to improve on an already well-established foundation, or a new climber looking for guidance early on in your climbing journey, I will cater to your individual needs and work with you to identify your strengths and areas to focus on improving.
In all of the above scenarios, what often gets lost or forgotten are the mental aspects of climbing, appropriate planning for rest and recovery, and working on muscle imbalances to target vulnerabilities. I would argue these three areas (mental training, rest, and imbalance in the body) are the main reasons for not sending at hard as you could, and also lead to a far greater risk of injury.
Drawing from 12 years of climbing experience, I will work with you to gain a greater understanding of your climbing on the wall, but also your general approach to climbing and training for climbing in order to assess broader picture issues that might be hindering your progress. We will talk about your preparation, proper fueling, proper warmup, making the most out of each session, and proper recovery and refueling practices. Looking at your lifestyle as a whole is an important aspect of optimizing for success when it comes to getting better or stronger at any movement practice, not just climbing.
Whatever your goals may be, I’m excited to help you get closer to achieving them!
The Details: Coaching Options
Option 1:
Virtual 8 Week Training Plan
This option is for the self-guided athlete who is ready to get to work, and doesn’t need as much in-depth guidance.
Includes:
A pre-visit intake form for me to better get to know you and your climbing history and goals.
A pre-visit strengths assessment to help us pinpoint key areas to work on.
One hour initial virtual visit (via zoom) to discuss goals, strengths, areas of improvement, etc. This visit will inform the design of your training plan.
An 8 week customized training plan catered to you, that will take into account your lifestyle, level of desired training (how much time you have to devote to getting to the gym/crag), proper warmup protocol, drills and exercises for improvement in areas we have identified, and tips for proper nutrition (before and after your sessions).
Unlimited email access to discuss how the training plan is going during the entire 8 week process (video analysis of you climbing is not included. See option 2 for this).
A concluding visit (up to one hour in length) to discuss how the training plan went and next steps.
$280 for entire package
Option 3:
In-Person Coaching
This option is limited to Movement Belmont and Movement Sunnyvale, so if you are unable to travel to Belmont or Sunnyvale, please inquire about the virtual options (options 1 and 2).
Booking will be done via the Movement website (I will provide you a link via email).
Availability:
Tuesdays @ Sunnyvale
M, W, Th, F @ Belmont
Recommended 1.5 hour initial visit: $127.50
One-hour follow up visits: $85
Option 2:
Virtual Pay As You Go
Want more one-on-one time that is customized to you and your needs? This might be the better option for you.
Includes:
A pre-visit intake form for me to better get to know you and your climbing history and goals.
A pre-visit strengths assessment to help us pinpoint key areas to work on.
One hour initial virtual visit (via zoom) to discuss goals, strengths, areas of improvement, etc. This visit will inform the design of your training plan.
A customized training plan (usually over 8 week period) catered to you, that will take into account your lifestyle, level of desired training (how much time you have to devote to getting to the gym/crag), proper warmup protocol, drills and exercises for improvement in areas we have identified, and tips for proper nutrition (before and after your sessions).
One-hour follow up visits as frequently as desired (I usually recommend once a week) to discuss progress and analyze videos of you climbing at the gym or crag.
Drills or techniques to try on your own, video, analyze with me, and try again.
More customized warm-up, stretching/mobilization, and strength training exercises, and/or injury prevention/rehab exercises
Unlimited email access to me in between sessions
$100 per one-hour session
“Why do you seek out a challenging climb? Climbing achievements matter little in the grand scheme of things. They don’t create world peace, send your children through college, or even make you a “better” person. The learning that can take place in the process of your climbing achievements is what matters. Climbing can challenge you to the core, which is valuable and allows you to learn about yourself and expand your possibilities. You dig deep on a climb, gain self-knowledge, and apply that self-knowledge—that power—to any situation. If a climb you expected to be difficult proves to be easy and doesn’t challenge you, then it loses most of its benefit. Remember the importance of feeling challenged.”
― Arno Ilgner, The Rock Warrior's Way: Mental Training For Climbers
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