Climbing Psychology

Climbing Psychology The biggest wall we have to climb in the one we build in our mind. Our goal is to support climbers,

Being a coach means being trusted with so much more than an athlete’s performance.It means being there when they fail, w...
08/09/2026

Being a coach means being trusted with so much more than an athlete’s performance.

It means being there when they fail, when they struggle, when they are afraid, and when they do not yet know how to handle it themselves.

And sometimes, the most meaningful part of coaching is not helping an athlete become better at their sport. It is becoming the kind of coach they feel safe turning to when things get hard.💙

Feeling underqualified on the mental side of coaching doesn’t mean you’re a bad coach. It means there’s a skill you have...
05/09/2026

Feeling underqualified on the mental side of coaching doesn’t mean you’re a bad coach. It means there’s a skill you haven’t been taught yet. And like any other coaching skill, it can be learned.

If you want to feel more equipped to support your athletes mentally, we’ve got something for you.
Join our free live workshop: The Mental Side of Climbing Coaching.

📅 September 23
🕖 7–8 PM CET
💻 online via Zoom

60 minutes of practical tools for climbing coaches and how to actually use them. Sign up via the link in our bio.

Choking rarely comes out of nowhere. The way you coach can shape how athletes experience pressure, control, feedback and...
02/09/2026

Choking rarely comes out of nowhere. The way you coach can shape how athletes experience pressure, control, feedback and ultimately their performance. Sometimes, even well intentioned coaching behaviours can create exactly the environment you are trying to protect your athletes from.

So instead of asking, “How do I stop my athlete from choking?” it might be worth asking, “What am I doing that could be adding to the pressure?” And this is exactly the kind of thing we explore in our Coach Education Classes.

Our Autumn 2026 Coach Education Classes are now open for booking. Save your spot and deepen your understanding of the psychological side of coaching. Link in bio💙

What else do you think is kinda chic in competition climbing? Let us know in the comments💙
30/08/2026

What else do you think is kinda chic in competition climbing? Let us know in the comments💙

Ever notice how the answer to “falling behind” is almost always a private lesson? School, languages, music, sports - and...
27/08/2026

Ever notice how the answer to “falling behind” is almost always a private lesson? School, languages, music, sports - and in climbing, it’s basically the default too. Well, this is exactly what Anton and his colleagues explored, only in the realm of mental skills training. They taught the same eight-week program either one on one or in small groups and followed athletes throughout the process. What they found wasn’t surprising: those working individually felt more engaged, more comfortable opening up about what challenges them, and better able to fit the mental tools into their own performance routines and achieve their goals! The progress turned out measurable and the difference profound.

Group training helped too, but it simply couldn’t offer the same level of attention, safety, and personal adaptation. So just like in climbing, where having someone who understands your style can change everything, your mental game grows best when someone works directly with you. If you’re ready to work on the mental side, sign up for a free 20min intro call.💙

What else do you think is kinda chic in climbing? Let us know in the comments💙
24/08/2026

What else do you think is kinda chic in climbing? Let us know in the comments💙

Ever notice how the answer to “falling behind” is almost always a private lesson? School, languages, music, sports - and...
24/08/2026

Ever notice how the answer to “falling behind” is almost always a private lesson? School, languages, music, sports - and in climbing, it’s basically the default too. Well, this is exactly what Anton and his colleagues explored, only in the realm of mental skills training. They taught the same eight-week program either one on one or in small groups and followed athletes throughout the process. What they found wasn’t surprising: those working individually felt more engaged, more comfortable opening up about what challenges them, and better able to fit the mental tools into their own performance routines and achieve their goals! The progress turned out measurable and the difference profound.

Group training helped too, but it simply couldn’t offer the same level of attention, safety, and personal adaptation. So just like in climbing, where having someone who understands your style can change everything, your mental game grows best when someone works directly with you. If you’re ready to work on the mental side, sign up for a free 20min introduction call to find out how we can support you in the best possible way!💙

Ever caught yourself only climbing when the gym is empty? Or sticking to the route you know you’ll look good on, just to...
21/08/2026

Ever caught yourself only climbing when the gym is empty? Or sticking to the route you know you’ll look good on, just to avoid feeling watched? You’re not imagining it. Almost every climber feels that flicker of self-consciousness when someone’s eyes are on them mid-crux. It’s human. We’re wired to care how we’re seen, long before it mattered at the gym.
For most of us, it passes. For some, it goes deeper: skipping busy sessions, avoiding certain partners, staying off the wall altogether. When it starts shaping where, when, and with whom you climb, it’s worth taking seriously. Swipe through for where this fear comes from, why pushing through rarely helps, and what actually does.

If this sounds familiar and you’d like support working through it, we offer 1:1 coaching tailored to you. Link in bio for a free 20 min intro call.💙

We thought we’d join the kinda chic trend and appreciate some of the things we love seeing in our climbing role models.B...
18/08/2026

We thought we’d join the kinda chic trend and appreciate some of the things we love seeing in our climbing role models.

Because being a role model isn’t just about performance. It’s also about how you show up, what you’re willing to share, and what you make possible for the next generation.💙

📸 Photos by Lena Drapella

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