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Top tips for t
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climbing coaches
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1. If your group is bored, you are boring.
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2. Falling off is what climbers do – teach it.
Diary 5
3. Gaining an award means it is time to start
learning to use it.
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4. Don’t let climbs defeat you. Find a way up, even ‘Guinea Pigs and Burros!’
by pulling on gear. This will minimise mental Ex NORTHERN ALTURA 6
barriers and keep you positive. Back off only if s

it’s dangerous.
5. The most important part of the day is the ten James Mc Hafie interview 10

minutes in the caf́, discussing and agreeing a
plan for the day.
DMM Equipment review 10

6. The second most important part of the day is the
review of the session at the end of the day, when
you can highlight what you have all achieved.
I feel the need –the need for speed 12

7. Use the walk-in to listen to your group and
observe how they are moving – are they stable Ex ALPACA EMU 14

on their feet or do they stumble with every step?
8. When teaching wear the same shoes as your
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clients. Wearing approach shoes when they are
in rock boots may belittle their achievements.
Wye Valley novice climbers meet 20
9. If a challenging member of the group is doing
something daft, just point out what and why
and then turn away. Confrontation is counter-
productive.
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10. An expert is someone who has made and
survived more mistakes than most. Get out and 10 Reasons why everyone should go

make your own.
bouldering in Fontainbleau this year 26

The above tips are an extract from “Top tips
for climbing coaches” by Paul Smith which Exercise TIGER MAPLE PAIN 28
is published by Pesda Press
www.pesdapress.com. It
contains over 300
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top tips and handy
hints for climbing
coaches. The book
is a must have for all

aspirant Rock Climbing ON THE COVER –
Instructors.
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