Our qualified coaching staff offer a number of courses to tailor to the various schedule/needs each climber has. We’ve broken these courses into two categories: (1) Supervised Learning, (2) Private & Performance Coaching.

For coaching information, email: coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk

Supervised Learning

Technique Tuesday (20:00 - 21:00)

Kent’s No. 1 Drop in session designed to work on a technique each week. Please see socials for the technique of the week.

Our experienced Coaches will tailor the sessions to suit individuals skill level, novice to experienced all are welcome!

You must be over 18 to sign up to this course.

Only £8 for members and £12 for non-members. Book here.

Academy (5-16 year-old)

We run weekly academy sessions for aspiring young boulderers. These session take them through the fundamentals of climbing techniques and prepare them for advanced techniques. We take applicants through the nationally recognized, NIBAS program, if they choose to do so.

These sessions are facilitated by our talented, qualified coaching staff. Our age brackets are, 5-8 years old, 8-11 years old and 11-16 years old. Session run for 60 or 90 minutes and you can decide which coach best suits their needs. Book here.

Private & Performance Coaching

Private Coaching

£40 first participant / £10 each additional climber / 1hr sessions

Our personalised private sessions are tailored to give you the tools to be able to take your climbing to the next level. Our excellent coaches will help you to overcome hurdles in your climbing by delivering drills and choosing appropriate climbs to suit your needs. These sessions are applicable for first timers all the way up to intermediates looking to hone in their technique. Although you can book a single session we recommend booking a minimum of 4 sessions to get 15% off and 6 sessions at 20% off. Enquire via the email below stipulating your desires and ability level so we can match you up with the best coach to suit you. If you have a coach in mind, just let us know!

Get in contact here: coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk

Performance Coaching

£50 for first participant / £20 for 1 additional climber / 1.5hr sessions

A Performance coaching session is designed to improve competent climbers with the desire to understand their own climbing and push to the next grade. Unlike the standard coaching session, we analyse your movement mechanics, session structure, goals and training to be able to improve your climbing in and out of the sessions. During these sessions we will provide you with an understanding of how to improve your climbing by implementing drills as habits, warm up structure and training interventions. Please enquire for availability and booking. We recommend a minimum of 4 sessions to get the most out of our performance coaching.

Get in contact here: coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk

  • A man wearing a rust-colored t-shirt bouldering on a large, overhanging rock in a forested area with climbing gear and water bottles on the ground nearby.

    Hamish

    Available for private coaching and performance coaching

    Hamish has over 15 years climbing experience (boasting an excellent outdoor Sandstone CV) and 9 years coaching experience. With a degree in sports coaching and having achieved the nationally recognised development coach award and Rock-climbing Instructor award, Hamish is a great choice of coach for anyone looking to increase their climbing skills and take their technique to the next level.

  • A man bouldering on an indoor climbing wall, hanging upside down beneath a large overhanging rock, using a crash pad and climbing gear for safety.

    Anthony

    Available for private and performance coaching

    Anthony dons the name “Wonder Boy”, having been coached extensively and displaying excellent skills on the wall he is a master of finding a way. His excellent problem-solving skills will greatly help anyone who is a beginner to intermediate climber looking to find appropriate challenge and direction with the centre. You will not find a more psyched climber to share their knowledge and we recommend anyone book a session with him.

  • A person rock climbing outdoors on large boulders with another person spotting, under a bright blue sky with leafless trees in the background.

    Connor

    Available for Private coaching and Performance coaching

    Conor’s calm and welcoming demeanour can make one wonder how he becomes such a weapon when climbing. Having been a long-term coach at The Climbing Experience, Conor has a wealth of experience teaching a range of people of all levels. Conor is one of our most sought-after coaches and we would recommend any climber work with him. Conor is a moon-board master and recommend booking a session with him to enhance your overhanging climbing skills.