Dynamics Coaching

Sam is available for indoor and outdoor climbing coaching – specialising in movement and psychological skills. He also offers guiding and skills courses, such as navigation, self rescue and geology tours.

Based in Scotland, Sam has climbed for 20+ years, competed internationally for UK Joint Forces, and has an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology (as well as a PhD in Geology). He is a Development Coach, RCI, Winter ML, First Aid, and is training towards MCI.

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If you’re interested in climbing performance, judgement on the sharp end, and developing real confidence on the rock, here are some of my articles that you may find useful!

– UKC Climbing Confidence Series

– Professional Mountaineer 52: Play Their Way (available by subscription)

Marianne currently works as a Senior Coach Developer at UK Coaching. She is responsible for supporting the coach development workforce including NGB’s and those who lead coaching systems, coach education, learning and development. She also leads on the relaunched UK Coaching Research Journal  and supporting coaches of talented athletes – contact mdavies@ukcoaching.org  

As well as coaching and developing coaches in practice, Marianne has always been interested in research. She has an MRes in Sports Science (research project investigated the influence of autonomy and self-determination on skill acquisition) and is currently completing a PhD in skill development and nonlinear pedagogy in equestrian sports.