Take your climbing to the next level
About Coach Shane:
Shane is a Climbstrong Performance Climbing Coach and Certified Personal Trainer through A.C.E. He began climbing 8 years ago and immediately became obsessed with the sport. Previously he was a varsity golf coach for over a decade, trained in Crossfit, and competed in Spartan Races and Ninja Warrior events. He has also been A high school Psychology teacher for over 20 years. He wants to help you take your climbing to the Next Level!
Services/Coaching Options:
1:1 Session: $80 per hour (virtual or in person at Vertical Rock Manassas)
Packages: 5 lessons for $350
Full-Time Coaching: This package is a monthly subscription that provides one live coaching session per month and weekly feedback through video analysis. I will be able to continually monitor your progress and direct your training. This is the best option if you want to take your climbing to the Next Level: $150 per month (3 month minimum)
Who is this for?:
Coach Shane works with all ability levels. Whether you are new to the sport and just getting started or you are already a proficient climber and just want to improve, Coach Shane can help. Coach Shane specializes in helping intermediate climbers improve their climbing ability and move up through the grades, however, he can also help you transition from the gym to outdoors, prepare for competitions, or send that project that has been shutting you down. Wherever you are at in your climbing journey, Coach Shane is ready to take you to the Next Level.
What will I be learning?:
The 3 'T's':
Throughout our time together I will be helping you to improve your climbing and move up through the grades by working on the 3 T's: Training, Tactics, and Technique. Like the base of a pyramid, these are the three aspects of climbing we can work on in order to improve at our sport.
Training:
I will be working with you to develop training plans that work for you and fit into your schedule. In personal training we always say, "the best training plan is the one you will actually do." For some people training may simply mean getting on the wall and climbing a couple of days per week; they just don't have room in their lives for lifting, core work, etc. Others may be interested in a more complete training plan that includes weights, core work, flexibility training, and cardio (cardio for climbing, why would you ever?!?!. . . . .). I will work with you in order to figure out what training plan is right for you in order to meet your climbing goals.
Tactics:
Probably the least talked about and most effective way to improve one's climbing and start climbing harder grades is tactics. Tactics is the way we approach and work a route that is difficult for you. It will include things such as: how difficult of routes should I be getting on, how much time should I spend flashing vs. quick ticking vs. projecting (what's a quick tick?!?!?!?), should I top rope a hard route before attempting to lead it, how does projecting work and what is the process? All of these questions and more will be addressed as we develop your understanding of the tactics of rock climbing. This, more than anything else, will likely take you to the next level in climbing.
Technique:
Learning technique can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, components of our sport. A newer climber will sore through the grades as they learn the basics of standing on their toes, straight arms, heel hooks, etc., but a seasoned climber may have a very difficult time seeing what techniques and bad habits are holding them back and keeping them from sending. To help with learning technique we will rely heavily on video analysis.
I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your climbing goals!
Ready to take your climbing to the next level?
Contact Coach Shane for a consultation.