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Let’s make it happen…

Based in Sheffield and working with climbers across the world, I offer in-person coaching and online courses to help you develop your technique, refine your training and maximise your mindset.

 
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Do you feel stuck in your climbing?

Are you weighed down by the mountain of climbing information out there? What exactly do you need to work on to see a difference in your climbing? Is it your technique? Is it your finger strength? Is it your fear? Perhaps you know already and you’ve tried but nothing has worked yet…?

I can help you get where you want to be. You’re in the right place.

Start by doing my quiz below to figure out your gaps and get in touch! I’d love to hear from you.

 
 
 
 
 

Want to train smarter?

Check out my 12 week training plan for route climbers!

 
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Hi, I am Katherine. It’s great to meet you!

Over the last 20 plus years I’ve coached hundreds of people, enjoying all different aspects of our brilliant sport, of all ages and abilites to reach their climbing dreams. I’m a qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and Development Coach and a national provider and assessor for Mountain Training and the British Mountaineering Council where I train and assess coaches who go on to teach others.

My skills, taken from a lifetime climbing (pushing my own limits across the sport and even making a World Cup final) and many years coaching, lie in my ability to work holistically, taking into account everything that contributes to your climbing: your physical skills, technique, tactics and mental approach and life! It all plays a part.

I am fascinated by people and their motivations for climbing. As a coach, when I can understand you as a person, what makes you tick, your motivations and goals, together we can unlock your potential.

 
 
 

Climb Free online course

Manage your fear of falling, move with confidence and climb to your potential

In a group or self-paced

 
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Latest from my blog
Goal setting and your values
Goal setting and your values

For many people goal setting is not a straight forward process.  Often goal setting can be described in the SMART fashion (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound).  Yes there are benefits to this way of thinking and there is a lot to unpick here.

However there is a far more fundamental process that many (arguably most) people overlook. This is about setting goals that align with your values. 

5 mistakes people make with fall practice
5 mistakes people make with fall practice

There is a lot out there about the benefits of fall practice in climbing when dealing with a fear of falling. The reality is that while it may work for some people, it may not work for others and there are many other things that need to be in place first when you do fall practice. However, if you feel that you could benefit from fall practice and it’s not quite working as you’d like, here are my thoughts on where you might be going wrong and what to do about it

Power endurance training
Power endurance training

Training power endurance in your climbing will enable you to complete long boulder problems or medium/longer routes, which are all out and at your max, continue to climb when you’re really pumped and do the crux of a route even though you are already a bit tired.

 

What people say…

“I've had sessions with Katherine for a few years now and each one has been amazing and I have learnt something new every time.

It feels as though I benefit from Katherine's calm and methodical approach which is different to a lot of my other climbing which can be quite pressured. I think Katherine just has a different way of getting the best out of me and I love applying myself to the different style of climbing I find outdoors and also taking in a lot about the history of it all. I've had some brilliant days and always look forward to them!”

Finn young comp, sport, trad climber & boulderer!

“Had a fairly magical day recently…

… flashing both Tippler Direct (E3) and Wuthering (E2). This would definitely not have been possible without your help, so thanks again”

Tor, Trad climber

“I’ve only had 2 lead climbing sessions since we met but they were 2 of the most enjoyable sessions for a long time.

Felt very relaxed & good in my body and noticed myself focusing on what the next move was rather than how long to the next clip. So far it feels like a massive improvement and I’m looking forward to getting back on the wall and keep practicing and experimenting.”

Becca, Indoor and trad climber

“The course has made big impact on my climbing right from the beginning.

During the course I was able to identify various elements that were feeding my fear of falling. Katherine’s holistic approach to climbing and all the course content helped me become more mindful.  I am now on regular basis practising what I have learnt and implementing the tools that help me to climb in more relaxed and focused way!”

Daniela, Trad climber “Climb Free” course