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The Coaches
 Neil Gresham, Training & coaching profile- Neil Gresham is Britain’s leading climbing coach. He has over 14 years of experience and has been the
training columnist for climbing magazines worldwide. He currently writes the popular Masterclass column for
Climber. His Masterclass workshops, holidays and personalised training programmes have been responsible for
helping climbers all over the world to improve their performance, regardless of their age or grade.
Many of Britain’s best climbers use Neil on a consultancy basis and he also works with some of the junior
members of the British Competition Team.
Neil is head coach on our Masterclass Coaching Holidays and is available for one to one and group coaching in London at
The Westway, The Castle and Mile End climbing walls. Other walls in the South East can also be considered, please give details
on your booking request and we will do our best to accomodate you.
- List of coaching achievements:
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- First regular training columnist for a British climbing magazine: 'OTE' 1993>95
- Most experienced British climbing coach (started 1992)
- First ever dedicated coaching holidays to Kalymnos in 2001, Sardinia & Fontainebleau.
- First coaching course for climbing instructors at the Westway climbing centre in 2004
- The only climbing coach to offer a dedicated internet training programme service.
- Director of the first dedicated British DVD on training and performance climbing - 'Masterclass' Part 1 & 2.
- Praise for Neil's coaching:
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'It goes without saying, that Neil is an excellent coach. He is obviously skilled and is amazingly enthusiastic, infectiously so, inspiring us to be the best we can. He is also fully committed to doing the best job he can. He actively seeks feedback from the group and acts on the feedback.'
- Gary Gerauld, Kalymnos (2005)
'relaxed yet professional coaching from Neil. It never seemed like he was working or doing a job.'
- Harvey, Fontainbleau (2003)
'Neil is an inspirational coach, and also really friendly and approachable.'
- Andy & Alison Cairns (2005)
 Steve Golley, Climbing and coaching profile- Steve Golley is Neil's coach of choice to assist with our Masterclass Coaching Holidays.
Steve's relaxed but observant coaching style compliments Neil's approach and his abilities in sports
massage and Yoga play a crucial supportive role on the trips. Having redpointed 8a and onsighted 7b+,
Steve's climbing speaks for itself, but his ability to demonstrate good technique and explain the
inner game of sport climbing is what makes him such a valuable coach.
Steve is Neil's assistant coach on the Masterclass Coaching Holidays and has limited availability for
one to one sessions at London climbing walls.
- Praise for Steve's coaching:
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'Steve Golley's coaching style really suited me. He was very analytical and really seemed to be able to relate to people climbing at much lower grades than himself.'
- Stephanie Charnaud (2005)
'His personality complement's Neil's very well... Steve had that kind of explanation and contemplative attitude that I much appreciate.'
- Gary Jerauld (Kalymnos 2005)
'Steve Golley was a very good addition as guest coach and I believe provided essential and informed coaching and admin backup.'
- Tim Bertenshaw (2005)
'The combination of Neil and Steve as the coaching team was perfect... They really showed that they cared that people had a good time and progressed with their climbing.'
- Julie Pearson (2005)
'They made a great team, working well together, and Steve's masseur skills were particularly useful in giving Alison some useful tips for avoiding future injury. '
- Andy & Alison Cairns (2005)
 Mark ‘Zippy’ Pretty, Climbing and coaching profile- Mark ‘Zippy’ Pretty is well known for his route setting and coaching and for his hard first ascents
on the crag. Zippy has over 30 years of climbing experience and has been a regular partner of some of the
world’s best climbers, including Ben Moon and Jerry Moffat. He has redpointed 8c, onsighted 8a, climbed
trad E6 onsight and has climbed all over Europe, the US, South America, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Zippy has coached climbers of all levels and recently has worked with Tyler Landman,
one of the UK’s top junior boulderers.
Zippy is available for one to one and group coaching in Sheffield and London and can also coach at other venues across the
country by prior arrangement. Please give details on your booking request and we will do our best to accomodate you.
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