Climbing Coaching
Senior Climbing Coaches
Coaches with at least 5 years of climbing coaching experience, ideal for advanced climbers or those seeking in-depth, technical instruction.
Erin Doyle
Erin has been a climber for over thirty years in gyms and outside and he has coached and guided youth and adults in both arenas along the way. Erin's coaching style focuses on technique, efficiency, and attitude. He can help you overcome fear or hesitation and build confidence with his friendly and approachable style. With a focus on fundamentals such as footwork and movement, Erin is a good fit for you if you're just getting started, feeling "stuck" in your progress, or just need someone to help encourage you to "try hard things".
How can you expect to improve with Coach Erin?
Bouldering and Rope Climbing fundamentals and advanced techniques.
Learning or improving technical skills like belaying, lead climbing, and transitioning to outside.
Advancing your skillset through a wholistic approach to climbing.
Contact Erin to book an appointment today!
Andy Hansen
How can you expect to improve with with Coach Andy?
Andy is a lifelong climber, skier, mountain guide and climbing coach who believes in the process of deliberate practice to achieve excellence in his mountainous and training pursuits. Andy uses a combination of verbal, visual and kinesthetic demonstration to allow his students and guests to yield breakthroughs at any level of climbing, in any discipline.
Technical skill & technique for novices
Intermediate, advanced & elite training programming
Indoor/outdoor onsight & redpoint techniques
Contact Andy to book an appointment today!
Barb Howe
My climbing journey began 30 years ago on the gritstone crags of West Virginia, and since then, I’ve explored diverse terrain across the United States and abroad. From bouldering in Iceland to climbing the big walls of Yosemite, I’ve experienced the full value of climbing. My journey is far from over though and I truly enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. For nearly 20 years, I’ve taught various aspects of climbing, with a passion for building climbers’ confidence, prioritizing safety, fostering a fun atmosphere, and refining skills at every level.
Specialization: I work with climbers of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to advanced athletes, tailoring sessions to meet individual goals. Whether you're focused on improving technique, overcoming fear, building strength, preventing injury, transitioning to outdoor climbing, or simply enjoying the sport, I can help you!
Philosophy: I believe that climbing isn’t just about physical strength—it’s about mental focus, strategy, and building a supportive community. My approach emphasizes creating a fun, safe environment where climbers can grow, both in skill and in confidence, while always enjoying the journey.
Contact Barb to book an appointment today!
Harley Parsons
Harley has gathered a substantial amount of knowledge of the sport through his years as a youth USA Climbing competitor which he aged out and is now competing on the collegiate circuit . As he has a wealth of knowledge in the competition side of climbing he also has great level of outdoor climbing knowledge as well. He loves passing on his extensive knowledge of the sport to other people as a climbing coach, which is one of his greatest passions. He loves coaching every time of climbing including bouldering, sport climbing, and outdoor climbing. Harley has been coaching for 5+ years and is well versed in the art. He loves coaching all ages and can’t wait you help you reach your climbing goals.
How can expect you improve your climbing with Coach Harley?
You will learn how to progressively build physical strength in a safe and maintained manner. As well as mental adaptations and endurance to every aspect of the sport.
Build a solid technique foundation and learn how to progress that foundation into advanced techniques.
Learn any and every type of movement from technical slab to powerful overhang to dancing across the wall in coordination moves.
Contact Harley to book an appointment today!
Junior Climbing Coaches
These coaches have 4 years or less of climbing coaching experience. Ideal for beginners and youth climbers, providing foundational skills and guidance in a supportive environment.
Lauren Jackson (LJ)
LJ has garnered an extensive knowledge of climbing through years of high level competition, frequent outdoor climbing trips, and regular recreational indoor climbing. LJ is well versed in coaching both children and adults, and thoroughly enjoys helping those of any age to be able to cultivate their passion for the sport of climbing. Whether you’re looking to build your outdoor climbing abilities, prepare for competitions, or simply break into the sport, LJ would love to provide you the tools to attain your climbing goals.
How can you expect to improve with Coach LJ?
Learn how to improve your climbing technique from beginner stages into advanced mastery
Build your foundational physical and mental climbing strength, as well as learn how to prevent injury throughout your journey
Expand your knowledge around body movement as it relates specifically to climbing, and how to properly identify and apply those skills to your own climbing abilities
Contact LJ to book an appointment today!
Anika Pivetta
Anika has a lifelong background in various sports, but climbing is where her true passion lies. She has been coaching athletes since 2018, with a specific focus on climbing since 2022. Anika will help you reach your full potential through technique development, targeted drills, and climb-reading skills. Her coaching approach is all about fostering growth and progress, and she’s dedicated to helping each climber succeed and improve.
How can you expect to improve with Coach Anika?
Technique development
Targeted drills
Climb-reading skills
Contact Anika to book an appointment today!
Riley Washburn
Riley has been in love with climbing from the first moment he stepped foot on the wall. With over 15 years of experience in gyms and outdoor environments, some of his stoke is bound to rub off on you! Whether you’re just starting out, dealing with a stubborn plateau, or anywhere in between, Riley’s approach to instruction, centered around mindset, intention, and body position can get you over not only your physical, but your mental barriers as well.
How can you expect to improve with Coach Riley?
Mastery of climbing basics including but not limited to spatial awareness, footwork basics, energy preservation/consumption, etc.
Understanding what a positive mindset looks like for an efficient, successful, and outright fun climbing session.
Expanding your toolbox as a climber, which includes belaying, understanding climbing “lingo”, climbing etiquette, and so on.
Contact Riley to book an appointment today!
