Youth Coaching

We offer one-on-one coaching for youth competitors on our team and others. Please call or text Wills Young at (760) 920-5348 (cell) to discuss your options or to make an appointment. We currently offer a special rate for youth coaching to non-Synergy Team members of $55/hour. This rate is for climbers competing in USA Climbing competitions. Minimum 2 hours per session.

We welcome all competitors, and will provide the best possible advice and coaching to all. We will identify ways to improve technique, prepare for competition, and train effectively. Always get your head coach’s approval before discussing any potential coaching sessions with us.

We offer private coaching, privately arranged outdoor guided trips, for individuals, small and large groups and youth climbing camps. The goal of all our coaching is to provide the best possible advice to parents and competitors alike … information that comes from a lifetime of learning.

We have worked with several youth National Champions and other top competitors both indoors, and outside, providing coaching and advice to improve their indoor and outdoor performance.

While we are honored to have the opportunity to work with some of the most gifted in this sport, ultimately it is motivation and attitude that matter most to us. If you have the drive, we’re here for you!

Coaching Champions

For those who take their climbing seriously, we can relate! We specialize in competition preparation, beginning with technique and mental strength. Climbing performance must be assessed holistically–technique, or a lack of technique in a climber is a result of that climber’s strengths and weaknesses. With a little time, we can assess the areas where improvements can be made. Turning that needed work into practice enables us to push a climber toward higher performance. All the time, keeping it as fun as possible!

We are proud to be coaching Youth World Champion (five-time youth National Champion), Hugo Hoyer. We met Hugo when he was a raw 8-year old with an astonishing gift for climbing. He was strong, but his technique and competition game needed some help. After traveling across the states looking for a cool place to live, checking out the climbing options in different cities, Hugo’s parents settled in Chattanooga–for the great local climbing AND the best coaching possible!

We value ALL our team members for the work they put in, and the value they bring to the team, no matter the level they attain. We are proud of every one for representing us to the best of their abilities!

Outdoor Climbing

We have had the honor to work outside with numerous young super-stars-in-the-making. We love to show visitors around the boulders or cliffs, knowing exactly the climbs our clients will like, while providing top-level coaching and advice. Days outside are incredible experiences for these young climbers, and they leave feeling inspired and motivated.

If the weather turns sour, we can coach inside!

While any person willing to listen to the advice of a good coach will make fast gains, pre-teens and early teens are almost always ready to pick up good habits that will sustain them into maturity. Don’t miss the opportunity.

When outside our first priority is the safety of participants and we ensure that all climbers are well aware of the added hazards in nature, and the added responsibility to each other and the environment.

Chattanooga: The Place to Be

We provide coaching to youth competitors and youth climbers who just can’t get enough climbing in their lives! They may be looking to push their competitive success to new levels, whether their goal is to make Divisionals, make Nationals, or to reach the podium at one of those events. Others simply want to learn how to climb and train better or to see what “real” climbing on rock is all about. We work with climbers of all abilities to teach technique, and help them develop the tools they’ll need for steady improvement.

When you are serious about your climbing, you want to train with the best, climb with the best, and learn from the best… both indoors and outdoors.

Coming to Chattanooga makes sense because there is so much good outdoor climbing all around, from world class bouldering to world class sport climbing and adventurous “trad” climbing. You can get guiding and coaching both inside and outdoors, right on our doorstep. Come visit!

More Information

SYNERGY TEAM: Get ongoing coaching as a team member. As an added benefit of Synergy team membership, not only do participants train with other motivated climbers, but Synergy team members receive special rates for private coaching.

TRAINING CAMPS: In addition to private coaching, we offer training camps for competitors preparing for Divisional or National Championship events. Please see the team page for more information.

OUTDOOR guiding and instruction is available for adults too. Call or text Wills Young: 760.920.5348 (cell), or send us an email to get some more details.

What others have said about our coaching program…

We REALLY appreciate you and Lisa. Not just for how y’all have coached our girls, and helped them all fall in love with climbing… but also for how each of y’all model a humble confidence and pour into a next generation.

Jeremy MaxfieldChattanooga

Lisa and Wills have created a team that has become a strong support system and family of friends. Our daughter has developed a healthy love for fitness and climbing that I know will stay with her for the rest of her life.

Jenni VealChattanooga

We are grateful for the positive attitudes, encouragement and great care you show and have shown to all our kids! You have created something magical in this team and group of families- Thank you.

Karen JuddCleveland

We love you all and appreciate your time and dedication more than you can imagine.

Margaret SmithChattanooga

My gratitude to Wills and Lisa for their guidance and instruction throughout Luke’s climbing experience knows no bounds.

Tanya Sterner-WilkinsonChattanooga

This has been the best team-building experience for my boys. Following the lead of their coaches, all the team members have been extremely positive and encouraging throughout.

Irene HamiltonChattanooga

We are incredibly fortunate to have two world class coaches here in Chattanooga.

Cindy HarrisChattanooga

Thank you for all you and Lisa do! We love you guys!

Melissa CraneChattanooga

We are thrilled that our daughter is joining the team on some weekend trips! We can’t thank you and Lisa enough for all you do!!

Kim LazarovChattanooga

Youth Nationals was quite an experience. Henry earned 7th place in sport climbing. We can’t thank our coaches Wills Young and Lisa Rands enough for their world-class coaching and commitment to Henry’s training.

Josh & Nancy Carter

I can’t believe how much York seems to have progressed the last couple months! Thank you and Lisa so much for creating this opportunity for him and for being such awesome coaches!

Tobias Kellogg

Thanks for taking two days out of your week to spend with Bekah. She had a great time and learned a lot. I’m sure there is a lot more she could learn from you!

Wynn Ann Wells-MourreHouston, TX

Our Areas of Expertise …

HAVING FUN

OUTDOOR GUIDING

PREPARING FOR COMPETITION

IMPROVING AND EXPANDING TECHNIQUE

ADVANCED SKILLS FOR OUTDOORS

TRAINING & BUILDING FITNESS

CORRECTING POSTURE

PREVENTING INJURY

Hours

Mon: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tue: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wed: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thu: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ninja Zone open for walk-in subject to availability (outside class or camp times)

Member Hours (18+ only)

Mon: 6:00 a.m. >
Wed: 6:00 a.m. >
Fri: 6:00 a.m. >

Special Hours 2022

Thanksgiving Day Nov 24th: CLOSED
November 25th: Normal but no early member hours.
Christmas Day Dec 25th: CLOSED
December 26th: Normal but no early member hours.
New Year’s Eve: Normal hours.
New Year’s Day: Normal hours.

Youth Coaching

Coaching Champions

Outdoor Climbing

Chattanooga: The Place to Be

More Information

What others have said about our coaching program…

Our Areas of Expertise …

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