The GOAT Climbing Team Youth Program
Climbing is a community sport which resonates with us at GOAT Climbing Gym. Our management team, our owners and their families have grown up within the community of climbing – as climbers inside and outside, as coaches, parents and competitors. And it is from this community that the Goat Climbing Gym youth program was born and intends to flourish.
The GOAT Climbing team is composed of two tracks; our recreational tribe team and our competitive team. Our goal for the Goat Climbing Team is to create a community tribe of confident young adults who will go on to climb for life together, mentor younger members of the team and enjoy representing the gym at local, Regional, Divisional and National Championships!
All members of the Goat Youth program are eligible for a team discount on all items in the GOAT retail area.
Afterschool TRIBE
Available Monday or Wednesday, The Afterschool Tribe is our recreational 10 week program for climbers ages 7 to 11 years old who cannot attend the weeknight class. This 10 week program is ideal for all new climbers and a great introduction to our youth program.
All climbing equipment is provided. Climbers will be supported by a team of instructors and coaches mentored by our head coach who specializes in working with young climbers.
Monday Afternoons:
Winter 2025, 10 Week class session starts Monday, January 6, 2025
Time Slots: 4:00pm – 5:00pm , 5:15pm – 6:15pm
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.
February 3rd, 10th, 24th. March 3rd, 10th & 17th.
Non Member $483.00
Non Member Sibling $386.40
Member $413.00
Member Sibling $330.40
20% Sibling discount
Please note is nonrefundable there are no make up classes with this program.
SATURDAY TRIBE
The Saturday Tribe is our recreational team for climbers ages 7 to 11 years old who cannot attend the weeknight class. This team is ideal for all new climbers and a great introduction to our youth program.
All climbing equipment is provided. Climbers will be supported by a team of instructors and coaches mentored by our head coach who specializes in working with young climbers.
Winter 2024, 7 Saturday Mornings:
9:00am-10:00am
November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
December 7th, 14th, 21st
Pricing:
Non member pricing $245.00
Member pricing $210.00
20% Sibling discount
Please note is nonrefundable there are no make up classes with this program.
JUNIOR TRIBE
The Junior Tribe is our Team for climbers ages 8 to 12 years old. This team is ideal for all new climbers and a great introduction to our youth program.
All climbing equipment is provided. Climbers will be supported by a team of instructors and coaches mentored by our head coach who specialize in working with young climbers. Youth Programs at GOAT Climbing Gym run all year round, and our Recreational members practice as a team on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Full gym membership is included.
| Tuesday | 4pm – 6pm |
| Thursday | 4pm – 6pm |
| Pricing | $210 (Sibling discount 20%) |
SENIOR TRIBE
The Senior Tribe is our Team for climbers ages 12 to 16 years old who are looking to take their climbing to the next level, while making new friends, and enjoying being part of a youth team that competes at Regionals alongside our competitive team. Joining Seniors late? No problem! Our coaching team will quickly bring you up to speed with all the required skills to enjoy this amazing sport.
All climbing equipment is provided. However, we do offer a discount for our team to purchase their own equipment through our pro shop. Youth members are encouraged to be responsible for their equipment. Our team is coached by a team of youth coaches mentored by our head coach.
Full gym membership is included.
| Tuesday | 6:15pm – 8:15pm |
| Thursday | 6:15pm – 8:15pm |
| Pricing | $210 (Sibling discount 20%) |
TEAM GOAT
The GOAT Climbing team is our elite competitive youth team for young athletes from 8 to 18 years old. The team represents our gym in sanctioned USA Climbing events throughout the competitive season. All members of the team train, compete and support each other in 3 disciplines: Speed, Sport, and Boulder. Previous climbing experience is required for entry to the team. For joining information please contact our head coach.
Rental climbing equipment is available, however for your climber’s peak performance and comfort, we highly recommend that each climber has their own personal climbing equipment.
Full gym membership is included.
| Monday | 5pm – 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 7:30pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 7:30pm |
| Pricing | $300 (Sibling discount 20%) |
Coaches
Position Title: GOAT Climbing Team Head Coach
Why do you like Climbing?! The great friends I’ve made and beautiful places I’ve discovered because of climbing
Years climbing: 2
Climbing style in 3 words: Big, punchy, punter
Favorite US crag: Red River Gorge KY
What inspires you? Hard climbing and undiscovered lines
Position Title: Coach of the Goat Tribe Team As a kid I grew up a competitive gymnast and began competitive cheerleading in high school. I found acrobatics during college and was introduced to and fell in love with rock climbing just after college. Prior to working in the climbing industry full time I focused on my acrobatic practice. My partner and I studied and trained with professional circus artists and coaches in Spain, Montreal, Quebec and San Diego. Due to injury we had to slow down our practice which led me to coaching rock climbing full time. Although, I still have dreams of performing in Cirque Du Soleil!
Years climbing: 7
Years coaching: 5
Coaching style in 3 words: Compact, Eccentric, Mindful
Favorite US crag: Joshua Tree
Favorite climb and why!? Funky Dung! It’s a 5.8 Trad route located in Hemingway Buttress in Joshua Tree. In my opinion this is an underrated hidden gem of a warm up climb. This route hits everything I need to go into a day of climbing with my head on straight. At first glance it looks like a straight shot but once I hopped on I realized I had different terrain options; slab and crac and overhangs oh my! A couple laps on this thing and I am in the zone!
Pet’s name: No current pets but Logan was my family Goldendoodle growing up. When he passed away a few years ago I got a tattoo of his paw on my arm to always have him with me!
How do you take your coffee? Black or a dirty (with espresso) chai latte with oat milk
If you need to find me at Goat i’ll be: coaching our athletes or somewhere doing handstands.
What inspires you?
Watching those I care about succeed inspires me everyday. Success comes in all shapes and sizes and can be in the form of facing fears, achieving goals, overcoming obstacles or just completing that 1000 piece puzzle you’ve been working on all quarantine.
Why do you like Climbing?! Climbing is everything to me! I love the community it creates, the language it develops and the unique movement patterns that are built by climbers as they solve a problem or crux in a climb.
Years climbing: More than I care to admit! 20+
Climbing style in 3 words: Heels, Hips and Shoulders
Favorite US crag: Ten Sleep canyon WY
What inspires you? Setting fun, fair and aesthetically pleasing climbs for our community, youth programs and at a national level, that and seeing the feedback on people’s faces when they come down off a climb!