FOR COACHES
Psychological Support and Education for Climbing Coaches.
Being a coach isn't always easy: How do you deal with pressure in competitions or with expectations of your employer, of the federation, the athletes and their parents? How do you deal with always being assessed based on your athletes' results or constantly being on the road? How do you detach from work and manage to balance different domains of your life?
And how can you mentally support your athletes and help them grow in the best possible way? How do you communicate with your athletes, foster their confidence and emotionally support them when they need it?
We believe that there is nothing more powerful in climbing than a coach who truly understands their athletes.
We aim to help coaches to better support their athletes mentally – and hence become holistically better coaches.
Trusted by the global climbing community.
1-on-1 for Climbing Coaches
Our 1-on-1 coaching for climbing coaches offers the opportunity to dive deep into their own leadership style and coaching philosophy, while equipping them with the tools to better support their athletes’ mental game.
Coach Education Classes
Our Coach Education Classes are interactive group workshops designed to explore specific topics in depth. Coaches engage with practical exercises and discussions, building skills they can immediately apply with their athletes. New dates are announced at the start of each year.
Collaborations with Climbing Gyms
Our mental training workshops for climbing staff provide coaches with practical tools to build a strong foundation for supporting their athletes. We’ve successfully worked with several climbing gyms, helping teams foster both performance and wellbeing through evidence-based mental skills training.
Collaborations with Climbing Federations
Most psychological support focuses on athletes, which is of course important. What’s often overlooked is supporting climbing coaches. Our 1:1 coaching and workshops help coaches develop their leadership, communication, and mental skills to better support their athletes.
Testimonials.
★★★★★
We attended a workshop for coaches, here in Ireland for Mountaineering Ireland, which really highlighted how communication, body language and visualisation can help the mindset of the athletes you work with to facilitate their best performances. She also provided a workshop on the Psychology of Sending and after applying the principles of the workshop it enabled me to unlock the sequence of my project and I sent it 2 weeks later. I would highly recommend Madeleine to anyone who is willing to explore and develop their thought processes to enhance their performance in life. It really works!
R.Hunter
★★★★★
We enjoy working with Madeleine a lot! She's been educating different levels of trainers during the national federation's (Netherlands) trainer’s weekend. Not only is she very professional and knows from a competitor’s background, as well as from a sportpsychologist’s background, what she's talking about. She's also very enthusiastic, motivates the trainers and climbers, and creates valuable and inspiring interactions.
A. Van Weert
★★★★★
I have taken four Coach Education Classes with Madeleine, and I have benefited from and enjoyed each one. I have never gone into one of these sessions with no knowledge on the topic - normally I would have some experience in the matter, or would have carried out some research myself. But without question, no matter how much I know beforehand, I learn something new in these sessions. We will never know everything, and the interactive nature of the sessions allows coaches to share their experiences from all over the world. We all get to learn and share together in a safe, open environment. Can't wait for some more sessions!
N. Kavanagh
Coach Education Classes – Upcoming Dates
New classes are coming in 2026. Join the waitlist today and get notified when dates are announced.
If you'd like to organize an internal class for your gym or federation, please get in touch with us!
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Meet the Team
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![Madeleine Crane Sport Psychologist Climbing Psychology]()
Madeleine Crane
FOUNDER, CEO & SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Madeleine is a passionate climber who has been climbing for more than 20 years herself, competing nationally and internationally for almost 15 years. She is a certified sport psychologist and systemic coach, lives in the West of Austria (close to the Swiss border) and is specialised on climbing. She has been working with climbers and climbing coaches from all around the globe, regardless of their age or professional level. Madeleine also has a cooperation with the local Olympic Center in Vorarlberg. When she is not working, you will very likely find her at one of the local crags, in the gym or at home, baking something. -
![Carina Jungblut Sport Psychologist Climbing Psychology]()
Carina Jungblut
SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST I.E.
Carina is a certified sports psychologist and clinical psychologist based in the stunning climbing mecca of Innsbruck, Austria. Specializing in developmental psychology, her focus lies on working with youth climbers. Having grown up in a nearby mountainous region, Carina feels deeply connected to the landscape—mountains truly feel like home to her. Passionate about outdoor sports, especially climbing, she cherishes the exhilarating sense of freedom it brings. Carina thrives on pushing her limits and exploring her mental edge. -
![Kaisa Soininen Sport Psychologist Climbing Psychology]()
Kaisa Soininen
SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Kaisa is a Sports and Exercise Psychologist based in Helsinki, Finland. She has worked with recreational and competitive climbers and specialised in dealing with perfectionism, a high drive for performance among recreational climbers, career transitioning, stress management and commitment via deepening self-knowledge. She found her passion for climbing in her forties and wants to continue climbing for decades ahead.
Ready to take your coaching to the next level?
Request a free 30-minute intro call to discuss your goals, your current challenges, and the kind of support that might help most. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a chance to see whether working together feels like the right fit.