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Are you a climber? Do you teach climbing? Would you like to do that a bit better?

Prowess Climbing Coaching could well be just what you’re looking for to step up your climbing game; either getting your climbing to the next level, seeing your own coaching improve or both.

Prowess Climbing Coaching currently offers a wide range of services to suit each individual climbers as well as coach education courses. The company is based in North Wales but travel is possible, subject to availability and travel expenses being covered. There are currently three available walls in the local area, not to mention some of the best mountainous environments in the country.

Coaching

Action Plan: Holistic Training Plans

Training Plans with a difference

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Developmental Session

One off coaching sessions for individuals looking to improve

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Coaching Workshops

Themed Practical and Theory to help you improve your climbing

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Remote Coaching

Coaching advice for any climber,
anywhere in the world.

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Performance Squad

Youth coaching for enthusiastic climbers (invitation only)

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Outdoor Bouldering

Taking you outdoors to the boulders.

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Coach Education

BMC Fundamentals of Climbing Workshops

One-day workshops, run on behalf of the BMC which are conditions of Mountain Training coaching courses.

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Bouldering Wall Instructor (BWI) Scheme

Training and assessment courses for Mountain Training’s BWI Scheme

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Teaching Outdoor Bouldering CPD Workshop

Training on how to safely and effectively teach outdoor bouldering.

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Coach Mentoring

Assisting coaches on their own coaching journey (usually remotely)

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Reviews and Testimonials

I’ve asked people since 2019 to leave an honest (not necessarily good) review on Facebook or Google. Here’s some of their responses:

Though my initial plan was simply to try and maintain climbing fitness whilst in on a longer ski touring trip in Norway Pete’s knowledge, enthusiasm and genuinely holistic approach lead to it accomplishing a lot more than that.

At the end of my trip not only had a maintained my physical strength but also the tactical and mental elements that Pete and I had discussed and he built into the plan meant I was in a much better place to approach my post-trip goals. 

This has had positive effects long after I finished the plan and my increased ability to tactically break down routes and therefore better handle them mentally has been a massive help in achieving my trad climbing goals so far this season.

Aled Oddy

It’s been great working with Pete and putting together a plan for my progression in climbing. He has helped me highlight both conscious and subconscious strengths and weaknesses and given me a structure to follow.

It can be hard when you want to get better but your just not sure where to start, the process of mapping out goals and breaking down my climbing into technical, tactical, physical and psychological elements has helped to make my journey forward less confusing and more meaningful.

I’ve seen lots of progression in a short space of time and really enjoyed the process, so much so I’ve done it twice

Grace Alsancak-Hay

The Action Plan system is an excellent way to build a training regime around your goals and lifestyle. It doesn’t turn every wall/crag trip into a training grind. It builds manageable learning actions into your normal climbing so that training becomes natural and fun.

Most importantly, it’s not “one size fits all”. Nobody else will get your action plan. Its unique to you and your aspirations. Mine was a longer term improvement goal and its naturally fit into my normal sessions in a really intuitive way. Aside from the written action plan itself, the practical sessions with Pete are fantastic and his approach to coaching is attentive, adaptive and always good fun. 

It’s an original and honestly life changing way to build training into your regular climbing sessions. Anyone seeking to improve their climbing will benefit from a personalised Action Plan, regardless of whether you’re operating in the high 7 grades and want to push your onsight success or just starting out and want a secret weapon to really beast your progress!

Rhys Morgan

I’m not normally a fan of training plans. I climb because I enjoy it (crazy I know!) so the ideal of following a strict plan almost repulses me. This is NOT your usual training plan. Pete’s approach is refreshing with a focus on climbing, fun and flexibility.

I’ve always been one of those weird climbers who is afraid of hights so after a winter of bouldering I wanted to get my head back in game for lead climbing. This was the focus of my plan. Firstly, it worked! Without question my head game improved way more than if I had just tried to wing it myself. But the best part? It never really felt like I was doing a training plan. It allowed complete flexibility and rarely felt like I was doing anything other than just going climbing.

If you’re serious about improving your climbing but still want to maintain your passion for climbing then I’d definitely recommend Pete’s plan

Jared Humphries

Pete looked like he was just drinking tea and chatting during our coaching session but he was actually carrying out some razor-sharp observational alchemy followed by wise suggestions. We did some revelatory wall clambering and afterwards my arms hurt and my mind was melted – in a good way!

That rare coaching dynamic where you are barely aware that the coaching is taking place – he has that. And he doesn’t mind me swearing constantly. I’m going back for another session.

Caroline Clay

Pete’s sessions are fun and engaging, and the Action Plan he developed for me has been really insightful. For example, he introduced me to the idea of tactics and I have made improvements after simply tweaking how I approach attempts on routes and problems each session.

As someone who likes to geek out on climbing movement, my appreciation of technique has deepened following his coaching on boulder problems. Our focus has been to develop a better awareness of how I move – position, placement, tempo, balance, pressure: Pete’s critical eye has taught me to maintain awareness of these qualities every time I climb, even when simply having fun with friends. And that is proving to be worth its weight in gold…

As a new trad climber, I wanted to improve my lead skills so that I can enjoy techy climbing on the sharp end. In the time since, I have onsighted my first E-graded routes (Cemetary Gates and The Quartz Icicle being my favourites so far!) and my redpoint has also jumped a grade. More importantly, I have gained trust in my ability to move well when it matters most, which has pried open the door to adventurous experiences on rock.

Thank you Prowess Coaching!

Sam George

I’ve been working with Pete under his professional mentorship scheme for the last 12 months. In that time I’ve made substantial improvements in my own climbing coaching and instructing skills in addition to achieving some professional milestones, namely passing assessment for the Development Coach, Rock Climbing Development Instructor and Mountain Leader awards. I found that Pete’s mentorship was invaluable in these processes and attribute much of my success on these assessments to the mentorship process.

I am very much looking forward to continuing with the mentorship scheme as I work towards the higher awards and would thoroughly recommend Pete as a mentor for any other aspirant instructors/coaches.

Steffan Jacob

My daughter has been coached by Pete for the past year at the North Wales Youth Climbing Academy at the Beacon Climbing Centre, Caernarfon. Before that he was also one of her instructors in one of the kids clubs, also at the Beacon.

Pete is a brilliant coach and climber, methodically teaching all the climbing techniques needed to climb, how to hold and grip each hold and move between the holds in the most effective and efficient way, showing that technical skill is more important than strength while climbing. Watching him climb it looks so effortless as he knows the correct techniques to use.

Most weeks while coaching my daughter it’s bouldering, or climbing with a rope, but sometimes he uses various climbing games and other games while teaching. He has so much patience and gets the kids to think and plan before attempting the climbs, and after the climb to think what they could do differently the next time.

I’ve also used Pete through Prowess Climbing Coaching in joint lessons with my daughter, showing my daughter how to lead climb and showing me how to belay a lead climber. I would recommend Pete and Prowess Climbing Coaching to anyone.

Rhodri Llewellyn

Time and money very well spent if you want to improve your climbing with some thought and structure.

After 18+ years of climbing, I did some coaching with Pete back in 2022. I am still referring to the comprehensive notes he provided afterwards and applying elements from the sessions into my everyday climbing (and my own climbing instruction). Great fun and 100% worth it. Nice one Pete

Sam Farnsworth

Pete is an absolutely amazing climbing coach and climber. I have had the amazing pleasure of learning from him to help develop my climbing skills. All sessions are tailored made. Whatever your level of climbing he tailor makes sessions for you and I would recommend him highly to anyone interested in becoming a better climber

Rob Cordingley

Pete is such a lovely, honest and down to earth coach. Honestly, gets to the point, is actually very helpful if you struggle to understand a certain subject and will always try to make the lessons fun and less corporate.

Alex Masco

Faced with a 12-week layoff from climbing following knee surgery I asked Pete for advice on upper body training during my rehab. With his help I wrote a training plan and six weeks into that plan my fingers, upper body and core are all measurably stronger than ever. That session with Pete was one of the best investments I’ve ever made!

Peter Frost

Informative, informal. Pete created a safe environment for questions, group and individual discussion and plenty of coaching moments. Had a few ‘aha’ moments, lots of fun but still kept the group on track + the key points.

Sam Dewan

Excellent coach. Pete has an amazing ability to bring out the best in his students. I like that each session has a plan and a focus but Pete can adapt to however the session pans out. Great session reports emailed after each one to one coaching means you can follow the progress.

Thank you

Nad Worthington

Working with Pete has been an absolute pleasure. He’s charismatic, funny, and brings an infectious energy to every interaction. As a mentor and coach, he has a remarkable ability to inspire confidence and growth in those around him. His guidance is thoughtful and encouraging, always delivered with genuine care and a touch of humor.

On top of that, his love for tea adds a charming, down-to-earth touch to his personality. I truly enjoyed working alongside him and learned so much from his leadership and positivity.

Kaitlin Danks

I was born with an upper limb difference / physical disability. Pete approached our session with openness and willingness, not just to help me with my goal to be able to lead belay but also to learn himself about my difference so he can help others in future. He was so approachable and understanding. Our session was excellent, Pete brought a device that I could try (the Petzl Neox) and it ended up being the solution! I can now lead belay which has really boosted my confidence and feeling of inclusion – THANK YOU PETE!

Max Swinhoe

What’s On the Website

The Prowess website isn’t just the shop front. Here, you’ll find all manner of information, for climbers and coaches, including:

That’s the stuff that anyone can access (through the menu at the top of the page) but there is so much more in the background!

  • Private Coaching sessions will often be sent pages for Climbing Drills relevant to their session
  • Coaching Workshops get access to a dedicated Resource Page from the workshop with access to the slides and relevant drills and articles
  • Coach Education courses, too, come with access to a password-protected Resource Page again with slides, course notes and any resources from the day

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