Firstly, I would say that all courses I run are student centred. It’s your course! It’s not about me. The venue, equipment and course content are all planned in order to facilitate the best learning environment for you. The reason I run these courses is the pleasure I get in teaching people new skills and watching them become self sufficient. I have a full understanding of different learning styles and the best coaching techniques for each. It’s my belief that if a student doesn’t understanding or isn’t able to master a skill, it’s the fault of the coach!
I have been actively involved in the outdoors since a young age and have been working full time as a freelance instructor since 2000. During this time I have worked for a number of different companies and have had the pleasure of working with a huge number of different instructors. All of these have contributed to the wealth of experience, knowledge and skills I have acquired.
I hold the highest UK summer mountaineering qualification MCI (Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor), MLW (Mountain Leader Winter) and MIAS L3 (Mountain bike Instructor Award Scheme Level 3), DCA (Development Coach Award) amongst many others. I am a Mountain Training approved provider of Climbing Wall Instructor, Rock Climbing Instructor, Indoor Climbing Assistant, Climbing Wall Development Instructor, Foundation Coach, Development Coach.
I regularly take part in CPD (Continual Professional Development) courses to keep myself up to date with best practice. For example the BMC FUNdamentals and SAIS latest avalanche courses. I frequently work with other top level instructors and leading outdoor centres all over the country, which means I don’t always work in isolation and keep myself fresh.
