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Prowess Climbing Coaching
5.0
Based on 31 reviews
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Kirsty Brookes
Kirsty Brookes
19:31 25 Sep 24
When I went for surgery, Pete helped me develop a personalised action plan that kept me thinking about climbing &... footwork, and gentle exercise to get back into it. This helped immensely in ensuring I didn't lose technique during my long break.read more
Nadine Worthington
Nadine Worthington
19:52 13 Sep 24
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
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Susan Lewis
Susan Lewis
11:41 10 Sep 24
Super, Fantastic coach. Has taught the whole family.
Our daughter loves her bouldering sessions with... Pete.
Assessed us when we started at the Beacon so we could start climbing there independently.
Exceptional advice and tips.
Brilliant for nervy climbers too!
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Gwawr Parry Llewelyn
Gwawr Parry Llewelyn
19:04 08 Sep 24
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.
My husband has also used Pete through Prowess Climbing Coaching in joint lessons with my daughter, showing my daughter how to lead climb and showing my husband how to belay a lead climber. I would recommend Pete and Prowess Climbing Coaching to anyone.
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Max Swinhoe
Max Swinhoe
10:26 06 Sep 24
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!read more
Tom Partridge
Tom Partridge
18:15 15 Jul 24
Great workshop today run by Pete. Everyday is a school day and i was really pleased to be learning loads about how to... introdcue bouldering safely to my groups making that transition from the indoors to the outdoors. High recomend any outdoor instrcutor who is more 'trad' based thinking about one of these workshops to help them find out how things are done when you are 'bouldering'. Nice one Pete!read more
Louis Cumine
Louis Cumine
23:26 20 Mar 24
Mega useful session with Pete. He turned all the ideas of technique and training that were muddled around in the back... of my head into real actionable advice and activities. Would recommend to anyone. 👍read more
Ben Langridge
Ben Langridge
19:40 06 Mar 24
Really enjoyed my 6 hour outdoors coaching session with Pete & would highly recommend to anyone considering. Very... relaxed and great to have his expert eye overall all aspects of my outdoors climbing. I have had indoors coaching sessions with others before, but was very happy to get some brand new learnings out of the day. Also great to have someone who also knows climbing in the area inside out and seemingly can predict the weather more accurately than the met office supercomputers!read more
Sam George
Sam George
07:16 17 Oct 23
Pete is very friendly guy and an attentive, knowledgeable coach.

I've only had a couple of sessions with him,... but I've been impressed with his understanding of movement and look forward to more!read more
Piers Gudgeon
Piers Gudgeon
11:53 31 May 23
Pete is a super guy. He has climbing knowledge flowing from him. I highly reccomend booking a coaching session so you... can soak up some for yourself! 🙂read more
Sam Farnsworth
Sam Farnsworth
12:19 13 Mar 23
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 Peteread more
Simon Brown
Simon Brown
12:17 18 Feb 23
Pete is an amazing coach - he is extremely knowledgeable and super encouraging. Pete has been coaching our son for some... time now and the progress he’s made with Pete has been unbelievable ! Whether a newbie or an experienced climber I highly recommend you give Pete a call !read more
Rhian Thomas
Rhian Thomas
19:20 06 Feb 23
My son is 11 and has been having regular climbing sessions with Pete for over a year. Pete is very personable and... friendly. My son enjoys working with him and is always eager to attend. Pete tailors the sessions to find a good balance between fun and technical development, which is obviously clearly important when working with children. He supports my son to think about his strengths and weaknesses and engages him in identifying ways to improve. Pete provides feedback verbally following each session and this is followed up with a detailed written report. This report provides a summary of learning, progress and next steps. This allows my son to reflect on his climbing between sessions. We would definitely recommend Pete.read more
Laura Trotter
Laura Trotter
16:14 06 Feb 23
Our 13 and 11 year old have been climbing with Pete for a few years now and they wouldn’t want go any where else....
Pete is extremely personable, works at a pace tailored for each individual pupil and brings out a holistic range of skills both mental and physical.
As parents we get incredibly detailed insights in the post session reports he takes the time to write up which are a valuable resource to share with the kids too so they can reflect on their performance and future goals between sessions.
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Ian Woodvine
Ian Woodvine
12:30 06 Feb 23
Pete is a master of his art. Only been climbing a year but Pete has helped me massively improve. Very knowledgeable,... uses a multitude of techniques to get you climbing better. Pete will walk past, watch me on a route, throw a subtle little hint and the next thing I know I’ve cracked a crux move 👍👍👍 I’m an instructor in another sport and I really like Pete’s approach and attitude.read more
Fergus Elliott
Fergus Elliott
22:59 27 Dec 22
As someone newer to climbing, Pete was great in showing us some techniques and giving us tips for easy improvements. It... was a really enjoyable session and I would definitely recommend a session to anyone who wants to improve their climbing.read more
Imke Burger
Imke Burger
18:12 28 Oct 22
Had a delightful session with Pete the other day.
I have experienced many different coaching methods over the years,... Pete however encouraged me to look for things I wouldn’t usually, try things I would usually shy away from. Cheers Pete!read more
Alex Bostock
Alex Bostock
10:48 28 Oct 22
Had both an entertaining and educational session with Pete. In a matter of 2 hours, he was able to give specific tips... that I feel have hugely improved my climbing performance. Not only that but we looked at being more efficient with our energy by knowing what to look for in routes before we climbed them. Using these skills, along with Pete’s confidence boosting skills, I got very close on a problem I wasn’t even aware was possible for me yet.
Would highly recommend!!
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Deb MJ
Deb MJ
18:28 04 Aug 22
Our son had a fantastic session. He already climbs at very high level but Pete was able to focus his attention on areas... that would improve his efficiency when climbing, especially the highest grades.read more
Aled Oddy
Aled Oddy
12:50 10 Jul 22
A review of a 'Teaching Outdoor Bouldering Workshop' I did with Pete recently:

There is much to be said to... fostering a relaxed or at least not over-pescrbed learning environment and that is precisely what it felt like Pete did through the duration of this course. Admittedly the group I was with was ideal in terms of being familiar to me and comparatively knowledgeable but ultimately it was Pete introducing his specific elements of expertise at just the right moments and in doing so guiding the session that ultimately made it productive, informative and ultimately just a good time. Personally I found discussions on the hierarchy of pads and when and with who spotting is appropriate very useful but also appreciated some of the resources Pete introduced us to as well as his canny ability to, after a rainy morning spent in Caban, find dry rock. All in all an excellent experience.read more
Vicky Owen
Vicky Owen
21:21 08 Jul 22
I had a fab day on Pete’s teaching outdoor bouldering workshop. Pete created a really chilled atmosphere and made sure... there was time for everyone to get involved at their own pace. It was a really informative, fun day and Pete’s enthusiasm for bouldering is infectious.read more
Rhys Morgan
Rhys Morgan
09:35 07 Jul 22
I can't recommend Petes coaching highly enough!
I certainly got my moneys worth!
If you're on the verge of... committing to some coaching, give it a crack.

I started with a couple of indoor sessions which really helped identify some subtle daft habits I've got into (I'm a fairly experienced climber already but don't do any really hard bouldering).
The indoor sessions are great because of the variety of problems and styles to work.
Pete is excellent with his teaching methods and importantly patience (took me some time to apply his lessons naturally and I still revert to old habits from time to time!).

Had an outdoor half day bouldering recently too.
This was fantastic and a real confidence booster. I didn't know what to expect and was really pleased that with Petes help I got most of the moves down on a selection of 6c problems. Much harder than I usually attempt!
Just need to go back with fresh skin and send them now!

In general Petes sessions have been truly great. A very pleasant mix if professional and amiable.
It's great seeing how fired up he gets when he sees you succeed and his psyche is quite infectious and gets you pulling much harder.

I'm very pleased and I'll be back for more!
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Seth Hollingsworth
Seth Hollingsworth
14:45 09 Jan 22
Recently done a few sessions with Pete, the experience is excellently tailored for your specific ability level and... requirements. He is able to give you an in-depth analysis of your climbing. Pete is particularly good at helping you identify your weaknesses to work on them. He adds a certain scientific look to give a greater understanding of your climbing and if you’re lucky he might bring out the friction formulas to discuss footwork.read more
Iolo Llwyd
Iolo Llwyd
18:35 20 Nov 19
After having multiple sessions with Pete, I've come to notice a positive change in how I climb. Being someone who's... been climbing for nearly a decade its amazing to see that my ability to climb harder and more efficiently is improving rapidly.

To me Pete stands out amongst all the other coaches I've seen since I began climbing, simply because of his experience and pragmatic approach to climbing and coaching.

Briefly put he is very skilled in taking what you might be struggling with as a climber and providing a quick and effective solution to the issue. Through his coaching he provides so much value. Some of this includes the availability to provide and review recorded footage of you climbing to better spot strengths and weaknesses in the way you climb, as well as providing a written report after each session addressing what was covered over previous and current sessions, as well as aims for then next session. This is super useful as I only need to briefly check what I need to work upon before popping into the local climbing wall!

More evidence towards that his coaching is effective is that he applies the same tactics that he teaches through coaching to his own climbing, is passionate about climbing and climbs hard himself consistently, as he has been doing for years!!

All these services he provides add to a very tailored and personal feel to each session with him, not to mention how lovely and kind he is anyway! Having a load of experience working with people of all ages he has no issues with making a session with him comfortable, easy and enjoyable.

Would absolutely strongly recommend!!!
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Luke Anthony
Luke Anthony
09:21 25 Oct 19
Recently had a coaching session with Pete with a focus on footwork. He made the session easy to digest when talking... about specific techniques and methods, but most importantly he kept the session fun. Would definitely recommend!read more
Glynne Andrew
Glynne Andrew
16:54 14 Oct 19
Had my first (one to one) session with Pete last week. I have had several sessions with other coaches previously, and I... would rate Pete very highly amongst these coaches. He is very focused on achieving an enjoyable but productive session, which is helped by his analytical approach to climbing movement. For me his approach to getting me to incorporate more dynamic movements into my climbing was just what I needed; I'll be back for more 🙂read more
Eirian Jones
Eirian Jones
15:50 04 Oct 19
I’ve had some really productive bouldering sessions with Pete, including one based around building confidence which has... helped me to feel a lot better about falling. It’s been really good to have someone experienced explain what I should be thinking about so that I can try to climb better. If you’ve been thinking about getting some coaching, try it!read more
Martin Lambert
Martin Lambert
19:42 21 Sep 19
I am a new to climbing wanting to become a instructor before going for my RIC having done my training spent a very very... good day with Pete to get my conference in top rope placing gear abseiling and my personal climbing he believe in my ability and pushed me to my first VS on slate which I did.
Petes way of coaching is amazing got the best out of me and proud to call him my coach indoor bouldering next.
Wishing Pete all the best for the future we all need a pete in our climbing rucksack !
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Alexander Elliott Ryan
Alexander Elliott Ryan
13:27 15 Sep 19
Pete manages to provide bespoke coaching and unique insights while creating a relaxed environment. Highly recommended... to anyone at any level who wants to improve technique, flow and movement.read more
Lewis Perrin Williams
Lewis Perrin Williams
23:02 03 Sep 19
I see Pete coaching quite often at the Anglesey Adventure Club where we both volunteer, and as a personal friend we... climb together often, he's a talented and respectable climber to say the least. He can coach people of any age and will adapt his approach and style suitably and with aplomb. He can also coach the development of a range of factors in your climbing, movement skills, footwork, training methods to name a few, he even has his own unique and effective categorization of these different factors, which I don't see being used often among coaches. If you're looking for someone who's passionate to no end about what they do to improve your climbing, and want to have fun in the process, you're in good hands with Pete.read more
Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson
16:51 21 Aug 19
Pete makes his courses all about you & your needs. You wont go wrong choosing Pete.
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