Coaching at the Women’s Climbing Symposium
One to one
One to one climbing coaching is the sure fire, fast track method to getting the best out of your climbing. I want to know what makes you tick, what climbing means to you, what your lifestyle is like, aswell as your climbing experience and goals. It all fits in together. My coaching is holistic (across technique, physical, tactics and psychological) and I will give you honest feedback (with a smile!!). I will give you exercises and drills that fit into your life, that are also achievable and motivating.
What’s holding you back?
Maybe you know, maybe you don’t. I always work holistically but ensure that in every one of my sessions with you I consider your technique, tactics, physical and psychological. There is rarely just one thing, it’s usually a subtle combination of a few things, but the key is matching up to you and your goal.
Goal setting and knowing your “why”
This conversation with Amy is taken from a webinar I ran for the Women's Climbing Symposium (Feb 2021). Amy was sure that the psychological aspect of her climbing was holding her back from her goals. We go through the process of establishing her deeper motivation for climbing. Actually as we find out, it's bouldering, not routes which really fires her up! This actually totally changes the focus of what she needs to work on...
Let’s get started!
where
I work out of the amazing selection of climbing walls in Sheffield. I’ll select the best option for you and your aims.
I also work on the gritstone edges of the Peak District, as well as the sport climbing areas in the white Peak.
I can work further afield too, but there will be higher expenses to allow for travel and time.
2024 prices
2 hour session 1:1 £90, 1:2 £95
1 hour online 1:1 £45 p hour
Full day 1:1 or 1:2 £260
(+ 3rd person £20 extra)
All sessions include initial email questionnaire
2 hour sessions and online sessions include written feedback
These prices are for Sheffield and the Peak District. If you are interested in coaching further afield I can quote separately.
For groups of 3 or more enquire for a quote
What people say…
“The session with you really gave me a massive boost in confidence…
… to pick out my routes, assert what I wanted to do and start requesting soft catches. I really didn't realise my fear of vertical lead falls stemmed from years of hard catches. That soft catch you gave me really helped me pin point that fear and articulate what I needed to the belayer. So it really did help me have a healthy base to build from. {In our group} we are having these conversations and making adjustments now, and I think it's helped the whole group as we're getting a much healthier culture of feedback/checking in/saying what you need.”
Naomi Sport climber
“Thanks again for my coaching this summer.
I feel like it gave me a really lovely perspective on challenge - what it means to me and that it's almost always a choice to decide what level of challenge you want. And I've definitely noticed myself saying "you don't need to prove anything" at the start of an outdoor climbing day. AND taking the pressure off means I often surprise myself :)”
Flora Trad climber
“Katherine’s positivity and supportive approach never fails to enthuse our son Finn.
He always looks forward to each session for days beforehand. As parents, we really value the way Katherine always manages to get the best out of Finn, even when he doesn't feel that he is climbing as well as he would like. It is clear to us that Finn is a much more well rounded climber today than he would otherwise be and it is always lovely to see how inspired he is after another session on Peak limestone or grit.”
Ellie & Simon
“Katherine! Got up First Ley (9a+) today !
Really appreciate the support you gave me when you were out here. You’ve got a great way of making me learn things and think about stuff myself, just with a hint of encouragement if that makes sense. And of course, thanks for the inspiration and instruction all those years ago!”.
Buster Martin (who I taught to outdoor climb!)
