Effective Coaching

Effective Coaching
Do you want to learn about coaching and teach to become a better instructor? If so we offer a one day course in effective coaching.  

This course examines the theory and practice of teaching and learning, and how they interact with anxiety. All of the skills covered come under the umbrella of what can be considered ‘Effective Coaching’. The C word has become more and more prevalent in climbing. What does it mean and how can an understanding of Effective Coaching help your coaching and instruction?

Well we teach a variety skills both theoreticall and a to a certain extent practically on this day long course. The main outlinbe of the courses is:

  • Psychology of Learning
  • Effects of Anxiety on Learning
  • Learning Pathways
  • Stages of Learning
  • Effective Practice
  • Observation and Analysis
  • Feedback
  • Reflective Practice

This course will be of interest to CWA, SPA and MIA award holders and trainees, as well as parent or in-house trained staff who want to understand more about how to teach and coach.

If you would like to find out more about effecitive coaching them why not look at Snowdonia Mountain Guides book on the subject EFFECTIVE COACHING: The Coaching Process for Climbing Instructors

Prior Experience: Desire to learn how to teach rock climbing
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £100
Processing ...

Course Start Dates:
March 24, 2018
  • NB: We can arrange course dates to meet your requirements.

  • To book, find out more or to arrange an alternative date email us here.
    …or call us on 07872565225

    Photos from Previous Courses


    Comes the Dervish (E3), one of the classic slate routes and one we have help people climb through our performance rock climbing coaching.

    Comes the Dervish (E3), one of the classic slate routes and one we have help people climb through our performance rock climbing coaching.

    These DMM quad cams are somewhat old, With most climbers now opting to go with the DMM Dragon cams which are dual axle. These old style still work and are just as good.

    These DMM quad cams are somewhat old, With most climbers now opting to go with the DMM Dragon cams which are dual axle. These old style still work and are just as good.

    A good harness will last you a goof five years or more. Adjustable leg loops means you can put it on over winter clothing and in the wake of the christmas bulge!

    A good harness will last you a goof five years or more. Adjustable leg loops means you can put it on over winter clothing and in the wake of the christmas bulge!

    Snowdon on a fine summers days.

    Snowdon on a fine summers days.

    SMG Head Coach on his other job bring the new rockfax Slate Guide to life.

    SMG Head Coach on his other job bring the new rockfax Slate Guide to life.

    Jesse King on the amazing severe Shangri La at Baggy Point on our Uk Trad Tour.

    Jesse King on the amazing severe Shangri La at Baggy Point on our Uk Trad Tour.

    Jack Geldard climbing the classic Brant on CLogwyn Y Grochan.

    Jack Geldard climbing the classic Brant on CLogwyn Y Grochan.