The Mind Program

Is Your Mind Getting in the Way of Your Climbing?

😥 Scared even when you know you’re strong enough?

Are you frustrated by how scared you feel on climbs that you’re physically capable of sending?

🤯 Stressed and losing motivation?

Are you stressed in your climbing sessions, leaving the gym or crag feeling discouraged and even considering giving up climbing?

😵‍💫 Unfocused and wasting energy?

Do you struggle to concentrate, often forgetting sequences and losing skin and energy with unnecessary extra attempts?

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone! It’s important to know there is a solution.

Climbing, by its very nature, is psychologically challenging. We’re often pushing into the unknown, trying to discover what’s possible for ourselves. That’s part of what makes climbing so inspiring.

That said, it’s common for the psychological challenge to drift into a dysfunctional place—where climbing feels stressful, frustrating, and far less fun than it should.

Many climbers struggle with fear of falling when above a bolt, a distracting fear of failure when climbing with friends, or an overwhelming anxiety when performing on their project. These problems significantly impact your ability to improve.

It’s important to know that there are proven techniques and tactics to help you overcome these challenges and take control of your climbing progress.

“The Vertical Ascents Mind Program curriculum is amazing. As soon as I applied the strategies we discussed in our coaching calls, the issue vanished.”
— Mandy

A Better Way - The MIND Program

The MIND Program is a 3-month remote coaching program designed to help you work through your unique psychological challenges in climbing.

Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, decision-making, and the most powerful tool of all – your attention.

You’ll gain a greater understanding of how your mind works and learn tactics to immediately improve the quality of your climbing sessions.

You’ll learn how to navigate the climbing environment and quickly become a more skillful and confident climber.

What our customers say…

  • Kiana Parkins

    “Jackie and the MIND program were phenomenal. I would absolutely recommend Vertical Ascents for anyone seeking to strengthen their mental fortitude in their climbing. Jackie's approach to her coaching practice was client-centered, holistic, and passionate. I feel deep gratitude for having the opportunity to work with her and Vertical Ascents - I truly believe I would not have progressed in the way I have without their support and expertise.”

  • Mandy Keathley

    “The Vertical Ascents Mind Program curriculum is amazing. The concepts were intellectually stimulating, while also being practical and actionable. Jackie customized the program to focus on my exact mindset block, which at the time was a form of anxiety that prevented me from being able to focus when trying to send a hard project. As soon as I applied the strategies we discussed in our coaching calls, the issue vanished. As we continued the program, I noticed my climbing mindset shifted in a way that makes climbing feel more fun, valuable, sustainable, and integrated into the rest of life. Personally, I believe the most important part of a coaching program is the relationship with the coach themselves. Jackie is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and simply fun to talk with. I left every call feeling inspired, motivated, and like we could have nerded out together for hours.”

Join from anywhere in the world.

Our fully remote program is available to climbers from across the globe. You’ll have frequent calls with your coach and access to a bespoke interface and calendar to keep track of your progress.

What You'll Learn

  • How to use cognitive-behavioral tools to improve your climbing sessions instantly

  • How to strengthen your attention and focus

  • How to assess and regulate your arousal levels

  • The six key mental processes of performance

  • The MAC approach (Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment) for athletes

  • How your environment influences your state of mind

What You'll Develop

  • A decision-making strategy to guide your climbing choices

  • A reflective practice to learn and improve from every session

  • A deeper understanding of how your mind works in climbing

  • Tactics to improve your falling and manage fear

  • Tactics to handle social pressure and climb with peers

  • Tactics for peak performance when it matters most

  • Tactics for climbing well with partners and building trust

  • A personal compass to guide your climbing decisions

  • A complete workflow to become a confident, self-directed climber

The Mind Program

The Mind Program is a 3-month program designed to help you overcome the psychological challenges in climbing.

✔︎ 1:1 program with your coach

✔︎ Join from anywhere in the world

✔︎ Individualized to your needs

✔︎ 6 modules of content

✔︎ Bi-monthly calls with your coach

✔︎ Science-supported psychological frameworks

✔︎ Online dashboard with shared materials and progress tracking

$600 (payment plans available)

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