TEAM METROROCK

Our dedicated youth climbing teams train 2 or 3 days a week under the supervision of experienced and caring coaches. Young athletes develop the skills, discipline and enthusiasm required to achieve their goals in bouldering, sport and speed climbing - indoors and out! Weekday gym practices balance climbing workouts with supplementary strength, mental and performance training. We spend weekends climbing as a team at local outdoor crags and USAC competitions.

JUNIOR TEAM

Junior Team is the team for our youngest dedicated climbers. Coaches work with 8-10 year olds to develop their movement skills and learn about climbing while having fun challenging themselves in the gym. This is for climbers who are interested in progressing to a competition team.

Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

Requires gym membership

$150/month billed monthly

TRAINING TEAM

This Team is for climbers aged approximately 11+ who are looking to improve at rock climbing. The program is designed to follow each climber's individual goals and motivations while exposing them to the benefits of self discipline and perseverance. We aim to teach high levels of movement, strength, flexibility, technique, and the ability to solve complex problems. Climbers have the opportunity to attend competitions and participate in team trips.

Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-8pm

Requires gym membership

$200/month billed monthly

PERFORMANCE TEAM

Performance Team is for climbers aged approximately 14+ who are dedicated to the sport of rock climbing. The training program prepares climbers to compete in USAC events while pursuing their individual goals in the gym and outside. Team members make climbing their primary sport and participate for the entire season. Climbers are encouraged to attend competitions and participate in team trips. By invitation or equivalent experience.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

5:00-8:00pm

Requires gym membership

$250/month billed monthly

Ready to join the team?

Contact Coach Derek to get more information and schedule a tryout!

Financial Assistance

We are passionate about making our Climbing Teams accessible and inclusive for all - especially those who have traditionally been represented in the climbing community. We offer two tiers of financial assistance for teams and youth programming.

Our Coaches

  • DEREK SULLIVAN

    HEAD COACH

    Derek coaches the Performance Track Teams, Adult Team and runs strength and conditioning clinics for climbers of all ages. He has been climbing for over 20 years and brings his passion for training, running and gummy bears to the team.

  • DANIEL KOLMAN

    ASSISTANT COACH

    Danny has been a member of the Team Metrorock and the Metrorock Family since he was a wee little thing. As he’s progressed in his own climbing, attending several Youth National Championships, he’s discovered a passion for coaching. We are psyched to have him join our coaching staff after graduating high school.

  • CALEB HOUSTON

    ASSISTANT COACH

    Caleb has worked with both recreational and performance climbing teams at Metrorock for the last two years. He has also worked with Summer Camp, both indoor and outdoor, for the last two years.

Our Philosophy

 

Embrace the challenge

Without challenge we fail to grow! Every climb presents a new opportunity explore movement to solve a puzzle . Practices are designed to incorporate age appropriate challenges while encouraging dialogue about struggle, growth, tactics and mindset.

Live with conviction

Climbing drills teach athletes to move intentionally on the wall, coaches encourage athletes to make choices to live intentionally beyond the gym! Our training curriculum helps youth athletes develop the passion, discipline and introspection required to achieve big goals.

Support your community

The connections made while pushing your comfort zone in a supportive team setting go deeper than nearly every other. Our team environment encourages mentorship across a wide range of age and ability. Team athletes are key members of the MetroRock community.