“Mike’s real skills as a coach come from his ability to listen, enhance his clients’ own strengths and challenge weaknesses. He creates a safe learning environment which encourages his clients to learn and try new things. My style has changed, I know I now move differently, and I feel quite liberated!”

– Debbie

“Mike has a very holistic coaching style. What I appreciate about him is he meets you where you are at with no judgement. Mike coaches you to be a better climber in every sense; not only how you move on the wall, but how you think about each move, and how your mind impacts your climb. He is a very empathetic teacher, and I would recommend him to anyone.”

– Alis

“Mike has helped me to realise that the mental side of climbing is just as important as the physical side, if not more so. He has also taught me that what I do off the wall in terms of preparation (including in depth route reading, talking things through) matters just as much as the time spent on the wall. I don’t know where I would be without all of Mike’s help and support.”

– Hope

“Mike’s coaching style is supportive, patient and dedicated. He takes the time to listen and has been proactive in helping me achieve my goals and help improve my mindset. I couldn’t have asked for a better coach!”

– Jo

“I've been very impressed with the service Mike provides. I currently have one to one sessions. I've seen improvements in my technique, route reading and tactics, as well as the benefit of a deeper understanding of why I'm doing these things. The sessions are well paced and fun. Mike brings a lot of enthusiasm and encouragement. It really makes me want to to go for it, which has already seen me climb my hardest routes to date.”

– Davy

”Mike completely changed my climbing. I began to see climbing in a new way. As a coach Mike reflects really deeply on how best to communicate his expertise. I adopted an array of techniques that not only made me a better climber but gave me the skills to critically analyse my own climbing.”

– Tom