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Importance of Quality Coaches
Climbing Wall Association, May 18th
Making of a
Quality Coach
What constitutes a quality Coach?
Challenge 1
Personal Traits
- Dependable
- Motivated
- Generous
Challenge
- Likable
- Lifer with Climbing
- Natural Teacher
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Challenge 2
Ability to Climb
- Skilled
- Boulders
- Ropes
Challenge
- Outside
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Challenge 3
Understanding of Climbing
- Safety
- Movement
- Headspace
Challenge
- Training
- Physical
- Technical Skills
- Mental Skills
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Causes of a Short Lifespan
Why do we have a shortage of Coaches?
Compare
Motivation
Youth -vs- Adult
Evaluation
Results
Communication
Value
Youth Coaches
Fun Environment
Supportive
Can see that something is wrong.
Youth
Ability to share
Parent $
Adults
Able to Listen
- Build Rapport
- Curious
Adult
Understanding of the subject matter
Able to see what is needed
Clear Communication
- Direct
- Specifics
High Value
Coaching Tiers
Birthday Parties
Intro to the Gym
Club
Jr Varsity
Varsity
Tiers of Coaching
Elite
Private Sessions
Belay
Intro to the Gym
Lead
Movement 101
Movement 201
Fundamentals
Training Group
Tier 1
Youth
- Birthday Parties
- Intro to the Gym
Tier 1
Adult
- Belay
- Intro to the Gym
Tier 2
Youth
- Intro to the Gym
- Club
Tier 2
Adult
- Intro to the Gym
Tier 3
Youth
- Club
- Jr Varsity
Tier 3
Adult
- Lead
- Movement 101
Tier 4
Youth
- Jr Varsity
- Varsity
Tier 4
Adult
- Movement 201
- Fundamental Group
Tier 5
Youth
- Varsity
- Elite
Tier 5
Adult
- Fundamentals
- Training Group
Tier 6
Youth
- Elite
Tier 6
Adult
- Training Group
Coaching Pay
Hourly
- Great for the gym.
Coaching Pay
Salary
- Helps the coach feel secure.
Success Pay
- % of the success of the program.
Program Manager -VS- Head Coach
Locate & Develop
Where do we find them?
Career Positions
$
$$$
$$
Front Desk
Owner & Operator
Front Desk Manager
Solution
General Manager
Coaches
Belay Staff
Program Manager
Trainers
Head Setter
Instructors
Setters
Specialty Department
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Where?
1) Current Staff then Develop
2) Hire an Experienced Coach
Solution
Pro's
&
Con's
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When
Once you identify positive traits take the time to invest.
- Share your vision
Solution
- BE a Mentor!
- Promote them to your climbing community
- Focus on the Long Game!
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Support
Emotional
Provide a system for follow through
Solution
Technical Development
$$ Progression
Encourage Ownership
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