Advanced rock climbing course

Performance coaching for climbers 6b up to 6c/7a

This is an ideal course for sport climbers that wants to improve their level and learn new tools to improve their skills. On this course you will get individual coaching and Tania will identify your weaknesses and help you to reach your goals through this coaching course. You will be able to develop your physical , technical, mental and strategical skills.

Course Content

Safe belaying for dynamic lead-climbing
Physical preparation and warm up for injury prevention
Efficient body movement technique
Develop body awareness and apply it to your climbing
Strategies for efficient climbing ( Route finding, clipping, resting)
Build confidence and concentration
Work on individual weakness and get coaching tips on technique
Onsight and redpoint terms and how to efficiently improve
How to set up smart goals and knowing weakness and strong points

Day to day

Day 1: Warm up Preparation & Diagnostic and observation of participants while climbing to identify weakness and strong points of each climber. Climbing mostly on top rope depending on the level and experience of the participants.

Day 2: After the first day assessment and understanding where you are. On day 2 we are focused on technique. Such as footwork technique and balance fundamental techniques,body positioning on different angles such as slabs, steep, vertical climbs, tuffa climbing technique .

Day 3: Techniques on developing mental training and working on falls and rest positions !

Day 4: Rest day – free day with many: scuba diving, snorkeling with dolphins, botanic walk, yoga (not included to the price)

Day 5: Focus on onsight techniques and learn different approaches such as strategical tactics to be efficient and to maintain concentration

Day 6: Redpoint. Learn how to approach a more challenging route while leading. Learn how to progressively and methodically working a project

Important Info

A climbing day is around 7 hours, starting time depends on the season. A selection of the best climbing sectors and climbing routes are chosen very careful for every individual at each course. Tania is a certified climbing instructor (French national diploma) and has been climbing on Kalymnos more than 15 years and it is her playground to share with you. Please keep in mind that the schedule might slightly change and adapt on the needs of the participant and on the weather. The coach can judge and adapt the schedule for the benefit of all. Individual advises and customized requests are possible while the training. Briefings are followed by the end of each climbing coaching day having the chance to assess feedback.

What to bring: All climbing gear is included and provided by our school. However bring comfortable clothes and hiking/running shoes, a small backpack, rock climbing shoes (possible to rent or buy from local climbing shops)

Days of trip: 6 days ( 5 full climbing days and one rest day)

Maximum number of participants: 6 participants (normally groups are between 2 to 4 climbers)

Minimum number of participants: 2 participants

Price: € 585 per person

Details: To confirm/book a place a prior 20% (deposit) is needed online. Last minute bookings are accepted only if there is availability

Period of package offered: March to November, upon request for other months

Destinations: Kalymnos

For available dates in 2021 please see Calendar

Mental coaching for climbers 6b up to 6c/7a

This is an ideal course if you are a sport climber that you feel a mental barrier either because of your fear of falling or other aspects such us reaching at plateau and cannot improve, lack of enjoying and pressure of performance. We will work together on understanding what keeps you back from improving. On this course Tania will work with your fears and weaknesses on an individual level to reach your goals through this mental coaching course. You will be able to learn new tools and understand how to deal with your fear and stress management in climbing.

Course Content

Learn how to fall
Safe dynamic belaying for lead-climbing
Understanding the risk-assessment depending on situation
Confidence of movement (technique) and physical condition and how it affects your mind
Strategies for efficient climbing ( Route finding,breathing techniques, resting positions)
Build confidence and concentration
Breathing techniques and relaxation
Work on individual weakness and get coaching tips
How to set up smart goals to commit successfully
Break climb into smaller tasks
Understand the importance of repetition and overlearning
Red-point tips

Day to day

Day 2: After the first day assessment and understanding where you are. On day 2 we are focused on performing in a safe environment exercises where you can practice and develop different body movement and technique skills (e.x better footwork, drop knee, flagging, dynamic movement). Repetition can rewire new learning skills. Developing body awareness and understanding the connection with the mind.

Day 3:Techniques on developing mental training and working on falls!

Day 4: Rest day – free day with many: scuba diving, snorkeling with dolphins, botanic walk, yoga (not included to the price)

Day 5: Focus on onsight techniques and learn different approaches such as strategical tactics to be efficient and mental tactics to maintain concentration. Committing successful.

Day 6: Focus on redpoint techniques . Learn how to approach a more challenging route while leading. Learn how to progressively and methodically working a project and how to break climb in smaller tasks.