Sport Psychology for Climbing Coaches
Practical psychological tools to help climbers manage fear, build confidence and perform under pressure.
13 October 2026 · 270 Climbing Park · Mountain Training and Association of Mountaineering Instructors CPD
10 places · £125 early bird until 1 September, £150 thereafter
As a climbing coach, what do you say next?
Climbing coaches regularly encounter fear, confidence issues, pressure, frustration and setbacks. But you're not expected to be a sport psychologist.This course will help you understand what you can do within your role as a coach, give you practical psychological tools to use with your climbers, and help you recognise when a climber may need additional support.
“I'm scared to fall.”
“I know I can do it, but I just can't commit.”
“I'm rubbish at this.”
“I have to send this.”
understand
Why psychological factors affect climbing performance.
APPLY
Practical tools you can use within your existing coaching.
RECOGNISE
When something is outside your role and should be referred on.
Presented by Kat Lumby
Sport Psychologist in Training | Climbing Coach | REBT Practitioner
I'm a Sport Psychologist in Training on the CASES SEPAR pathway and an experienced climbing coach.
I've worked with athletes across a range of sports and levels, including Team England Surfing and GB youth climbers, alongside my own work supporting climbers through sport psychology.
My approach combines evidence-based sport psychology with practical experience of climbing and coaching. My research has also explored the use of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) with sport climbers experiencing fear.
This course brings that experience together to help climbing coaches develop their own psychological skills and confidence.
COURSE DETAILS
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Location: 270 Climbing Park
Duration: 10am - 4pm (times may vary)
Places: Maximum 10 participants
CPD: Mountain Training Association recognised CPD
Price: £150
Early bird: £125 until 1 September 2026
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is designed for climbing coaches who want to develop their psychological knowledge and coaching skills.
FEAR & ANXIETY
Understand fear and anxiety in climbing and learn practical ways to support climbers who are struggling to commit, fall or perform under pressure.
CONFIDENCE
Explore what confidence really means and how coaches can help climbers develop more robust and realistic beliefs about their abilities.
MOTIVATION
Understand what drives climbers and how your coaching approach can support motivation, persistence and enjoyment.
FAILURE & SETBACKS
Learn how to help climbers respond more constructively to mistakes, failure and disappointing performances.