Offering Indoor 1:1 In Person and Online Private Lessons
Technique, Mental Training, & Lead Skills
Cost
60-minute: $45 virtual & $75 in person + Tax
90-minute: $67.50 virtual & $112.5 in person+ Tax
Suggested commitment for maximum effectiveness: 3 months
In climbing, you'll find plenty of resources on building physical strength and honing technique, but few focus on training the mind. That's where mental training coaching comes in. Climbing isn't just a physical challenge; it's a mental game of strategy, resilience, and attention. Whether you're battling fear of heights, struggling with self-doubt, social comparison, or aiming to push your limits, mastering your mind is essential. Our coaching equips you with the tools to manage the inner critic, visualize success, and stay calm under pressure. From conquering mental blocks to unlocking your full potential, our tailored approach empowers climbers to break through barriers, achieve peak performance, and find a deeper sense of confidence and satisfaction in their climbing journey.
Why mental training for climbing?
Efficiency and Energy Conservation: Good technique allows you to use your strength and endurance more effectively. Instead of muscling through a climb, proper technique focuses on efficient body positioning, weight transfer, and movement patterns. This conserves energy, delays fatigue, and allows climbers to tackle longer and harder routes.
Injury Prevention: Incorrect movement patterns and over-reliance on brute force can lead to overuse injuries. A coach can identify and correct bad habits, teaching proper form for specific holds and movements (e.g., crimping, hip engagement, shoulder alignment). This minimizes strain on joints and muscles, contributing to long-term climbing health.
Breaking Plateaus and Progressing: Many climbers hit a point where sheer strength alone isn't enough to progress. Technique coaching provides the "tidbits of information" and specific drills needed to unlock new levels of climbing.
Identifying Weaknesses and Providing Outside Perspective:
I can offer an objective eye and identify your specific strengths and weaknesses in technique. I can provide tailored drills and strategies to address these areas, whether it's poor foot placement, inefficient hip movement, or a lack of fluidity.
Why work on your climbing technique?
Efficient footwork
Learn to Lead Climb (minimum 3hr session)
Fear of falling on lead, top rope or bouldering
Goal setting
Mindset shifts
Building confidence
Reducing anxiety on the wall
Social fears
Fear of failure
Increase mindfulness in climbing and life.
Key areas we can focus on in our coaching sessions
Pre-Coaching Survey.
We will find a mutually convenient time for our in-person (Austin, Texas) or video call sessions.
You’ll get some fun assignments to do between our sessions.
