31.10.2011 Kalymnos Trip Just back from three weeks of work and pleasure on the fabulous Greek island of Kalymnos. More 17.8.2011 California Granite Trip report of a recent climbing trip to Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, and The Needles in California. More 7.6.2011 Bornholm, Denmark Report of five days on the island of Bornholm where I was giving workshops and a lecture - plus took part in an unusual climbing comp. More Trad climbing coaching in the Peak District These popular sessions are principally run on Peak Gritstone, and look at everything from climbing technique to the finer points of gear placement and overcoming mental barriers. Typically by the end of the day I would expect you to be demonstrating improvements by climbing routes a grade harder than you've climbed before. More. Technique coaching indoors I am available for indoor climbing coaching at The Castle in London, and The Arch in London. More. About me My name is Adrian Berry, and I am a climbing coach and Rockfax author. I have been coaching individuals for over ten years, and also provide training services to the military and national training bodies. I have been climbing for over twenty years, and have competed internationally as a member of the British Competition Climbing Team, I have climbed up to F8b+ on bolts, and E9 trad, with most of my hardest routes also being coveted first ascents. More

What is climbing coaching?

Climbing coaching is the teaching of all the 'positive' aspects of climbing; the postitive aspects are what get you to the top of the route or boulder problem that you've set your sights on.

Climbing coaching includes the teaching of good technique, but it is far more than that: it incorporates the world of tactics: in other words, how to plan your climbing so that you make the very best of what you already have.

Climbing coaching covers the psychological aspects of climbing - self-belief is incredibly important, and a confident approach on a climb is a far greater asset than the latest in climbing gear!

Lastly, climbing coaching gives us a fresh perspective on what our strengths and weaknesses are, and will allow individuals to follow structured training plans to work on physical and psychological improvement areas.