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
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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

    Jesse King looks down at the swell as he climbs the amazing and slightly atmospheric Shangdi La at Baggy point during our UK Trad Tour

    Jesse King looks down at the swell as he climbs the amazing and slightly atmospheric Shangdi La at Baggy point during our UK Trad Tour

    Setting up your harness for aid climbing from the Climber Magazine Article on How to Big Wall by Snowodnia Mountain Guides head coach Mark Reves

    Setting up your harness for aid climbing from the Climber Magazine Article on How to Big Wall by Snowodnia Mountain Guides head coach Mark Reves

    The classic Demo Route at Sennen Cove one of the mot sort after HS in the UK. Josh Douglas makes a quick ascent during our UK Trad Climbing Course

    The classic Demo Route at Sennen Cove one of the mot sort after HS in the UK. Josh Douglas makes a quick ascent during our UK Trad Climbing Course

    Only the best guide to North Wales Climbs ever!!!!

    Only the best guide to North Wales Climbs ever!!!!

    Come on a month long climbing trip of a lifetime, as we clock up some serious mileage on the best UK trad climbs in the UK.

    Come on a month long climbing trip of a lifetime, as we clock up some serious mileage on the best UK trad climbs in the UK.

    A rock climber placing a cam in a perfect granite crack in Frey, Argentina

    A rock climber placing a cam in a perfect granite crack in Frey, Argentina

    A tired and rusty abseil station at Tremadog. What would you do?

    A tired and rusty abseil station at Tremadog. What would you do?

    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!