The Certified Performance Climbing Coach (CPCC), launching Fall 2026, establishes a clear, climbing-specific benchmark for professional coaching. It defines what a professional climbing coach actually knows. Movement. Physiology. Psychology. Programming. Communication. Safety. Business systems. It's built entirely around the demands of climbing performance, evaluated through real-world application, and held to a standard that means something when it appears on a resume.
Get Certified
In Fall 2026, we expand that vision with the launch of the Certified Performance Climbing Coach (CPCC) - a formal pathway for coaches seeking to meet a defined, global performance standard.
What Gets Measured
If I want to get stronger, I should track load and perhaps volume of high intensity work. If I want more capacity, I should pursue more training duration. If I want to be better at commitment and execution, I should look at how well I do during moments of doubt and fatigue in my training. If I am measuring steps and heart rate and how many times I stood up during the day, I am probably missing some useful things in lieu of things that are simply easy to measure.
From Exercising To Training
Because something is difficult is no reason to bail out. It’s reason to assess our own limiters and make a decision. Do I like where I am, or is what I want on the other side of training?
Who Needs A Coach?
Having a coach is the easiest way to stay on track. When you have either a team coach, training partner, or personal coach, you’re going to have a training plan. If a training plan is any good, it will push you out of your comfort zone, and when that happens, it’s hard to stick. If you’ve got a coach, they’ll help you follow through, and then help determine the next steps.