Breaking Through V7-V9: An Advanced Coaching Session

[@Matthew_Wood]

As a climber in the V7-V9 range, I find there are not to many videos of how to progress past this level and I appreciate that one of my favourite climbing channels is helping me

[@biomorphic]

Because there are not many climbers at that level. I think V9 might be Elite level?

[@jonathanyes112]

@@biomorphicno way v9 is elite level, you can get there whilst climbing recreationally. I’d argue elite is at least v13 tbh

[@biomorphic]

@@jonathanyes112 I think at V13 you are probably a professional with a sponsor. To be fair I am not sure who can even climb V13 in the gym.

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

V3 beginner/novice V7 intermediate V9 advanced V11 semi-pro V13 elite Something like that bearing in mind grade inconsistencies in the lower ranges

[@jonathanyes112]

@@biomorphic you don’t really get v13s in commercial gyms, because only elite level climbers do that grade, v9 however is usually seen because it’s not unexpected for any given centre to have v9 climbers

[@clarehiggins5398]

I love Paola's confidence and psych, she seems like the Yoda of chill (but still try hard) mindset. Learning a lot from her!

[@sgh729]

Paola is a favorite! I really admire her ability and comfort with falling

[@carsonalexandermuck1136]

Got the notification of the drop and said “Yes!” But also I can’t wait until I’m stuck in v7-v9 and need this 😂

[@amberblackford9999]

Me too, but I’m keeping these tips in my back pocket because I’m sure they’ll be useful where I’m at! Focusing on body position and tension in the position more than just catching the hold is something I can definitely use!

[@carsonalexandermuck1136]

@ Yeah, very true. These are super useful at every level!

[@lisasnotes]

Love seeing Paola on your channel again. Her attitude is something I aim for and admire. Positive and contructive thinking ❤ More Paola in future videos please 😊

[@Daan_Music_]

Finally! Advanced coaching! been waiting for so long its so good to see

[@nilsp9426]

Paola on her way from master student to master coach for sure! She sets a great example on how to be a good student in my opinion.

[@TheDeaf424242]

Louis and Paola is a dream video making team. I enjoyed this immensely.

[@juliankienzle9771]

Hey Louis - i am posting this beneath this video, but it really could be posted under almost every video i saw from you so far - I really enjoy your content and your teaching style. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@colinsellar8409]

Paola is amazing - congrats on becoming a coach!

[@Dave-o3b]

Great one, thanks a lot! All the best, Dave

[@LadyLaddy]

Watching Paula, I want to climb with her. She is so positive and motivated, and it's cool to see. As always, this is a really nice video.

[@liliblumenberg1124]

It’s soooo pleasant to watch Paola climb, she’s got a great attitude and style

[@PoochyMishaps]

Kudos to anyone willing to take coaching lessons on camera I don't like the idea of failing in front of someone trying to help, take that and add thousands of witnesses on a timeless platform and i could easily see plenty of people shying away. But to push past this to better yourself, and help those potential thousands to better themselves as well, it really screams "I have healthy priorities and a sense of comfort with myself" and i love that for everyone that guest stars in this channel

[@Gecko2601]

you're such a good teacher / coach !!! Just giving the nuances as a tip to improve and let the student find its way to get passed the problem. And always have this positive mindset of seeing the good parts in any failure👍😃

[@chrisembry3736]

Terrific video. Thanks for such good vibes.Paola is awesome, and Sam, thanks for the music that fits with the overall good, positive and upbeat vibes just feeding off Paola's vibes. The work behind the scenes is appreciated. The work in front of the camera was awesome. Even though I am stuck at V4-6, it was awesome to hear the mental side of staying positive, and it's got me at least trying and projecting higher grades even if I can't finish them in the time they are up.....YET. Positive vibes like this is exactly why most of us follow Catalyst. Thanks for all the time and effort!

[@DDoesT]

I love this! Great job both of you. Def gets me hyped to get back on the wall to perfect my sends

[@SpidyHer0]

Paula is a beast! That second boulder was a proper fight, love it!

[@mokaLatte139]

Sometimes just climbing with a set of more experienced eyes can also do wonders. Glad you made this video, thanks :)

[@nickegbg]

I love watchin the eps where you coach people

[@randomhoe40]

me being around v7-v9, clicking a video faster than ever. YAY thanks for the content Louis!!!

[@sethlahh]

i cant wait to climb and train now

[@switz3992]

As someone whos been stuck at v8-v9 for 2 years now, this video is super helpful

[@otomasmaria]

The “not corresponded fist bump” is hilarious…! Such a typical thing ahahaha great video!

[@brandonfiest6368]

I admire Paulas intellect, climbing dedication, and she is quite pretty.

[@splitpin90]

Another great video from Catalyst. Really like Louis’ coaching technique, always very positive and encouraging.

[@babsds0]

Looks like Louis' long arms really help with the move at 21:14, he's able to sink in an extra head (I guess 8-9 inches?) deeper before generating the pull off of the pinches, vs Paola who's already pretty close to max span. He has perfect morphology for that specific type of move.

[@hotbeefo]

Well spotted, it probably also helps him get hips further to the right and over the right foothold to drive up and around. Since he can have his shoulders farther from the left hand hold without being too extended.

[@00Platypus00]

That was a great video! Thanks for the effort

[@Aaron-xq6hv]

I wish there was more about the third boulder since I think that's the one where there's so much more potential advice to give.

[@avrg_clmbr2290]

Agreed. A follow up episode for the third boulder would be great.

[@Sepp2009]

really good stuff! right up my alley

[@NailsOeltjen]

More Paola please,. She's really good in front of the camera and a great energy!

[@matteobecchi1210]

"Maybe believe it's easy" one of the best advices out there!

[@natalieminnis]

Way above my level, but still inspiring and educational to watch.

[@alanwhite7664]

So much to learn and take away, even at my lower level! Absolutely love these coaching videos!❤🎉

[@arnaudmireille8168]

Super cool and good video ! Please make more about this level :)

[@leenz9730]

Projecting some boulders tmr, blessing of your video timing! Big thanks!

[@sandstromj]

These videos are so good learning

[@Voidload]

This was a really great video! More advanced coaching please. I like coaching of let's say V2-5 as well. But you can't deny seeing some different tips in this video and I really loved it! Also Paula has a great attitude very impressive

[@jmb9701]

Its always fun to see the very competent climbers work their way through these problems. They embody so many of the principals you teach to the newer climbers. Side note: Learned so much from that last wood problem.

[@guavacupcake]

Sorry you’re having wood problems 😔

[@theoneatyourdoor87]

B4 the end of the video, I thought that she seemed more like a colleague than a student. It's good that she will be a coach.

[@kadinbrown2630]

loved the video, also wondering if you guys could ever do a video or add like a couple tips in a video for the v10 to v11 range

[@vickyneal3744]

Excellent video 🎉

[@ScottValler]

Dang, I started the video and had major dejavu as it looked oddly familiar. Then they showed the name on the wall. I had the luck of being able to climb one evening while in London, and this was the closest wall to the hotel that the tube could get me to. Now, I look forward to getting better as a climber and I appreciate these videos that point towards my possible future.

[@CocuyOfPenca]

Who would have thought that the Mandalorian Bo-Katan would climb so well?

[@pekr1007]

This is the way.

[@Jaydan]

think Bruce Willis should be chasing her through a futuristic society

[@laurelsm1th]

We ❤ Paola

[@GamerZyt]

Does anyone else binge watch catalyst videos before going climbing themselves? No just me? 😂

[@alisoncurran9631]

Definitely not just you 😂

[@ianderk6527]

Can’t wait for the v13-v16 video with Ink

[@davidsimpson3885]

I think one thing that deines the harder grades is tension throughout the body, but then also being able to move under tension.

[@mahmoodem2849]

Hi Louis and Catalyst, have you ever considered (or already have) tips videos for V7+ grades available for purchase? I'd personally love to see such program! Great work on this video as always! Hats off to Paola.

[@atomic7680]

Tip for the editor: use noise reduction. Those ventilation systems allow themselves to be removed very easily 😊

[@shata2856]

whats the name of the song at 9:13??

[@RPDVORTEX]

when she was trying the second problem i thought what about instead of matching on the sloper you get the left hand on with the toe hook and then just fall into the crimp and then bump the left hand but if it works it works.

[@ClimbingADK]

A variety of climbers at each level from all strength and style abilities would be great to see how people look while climbing just to critique and learn from. See what they do well and what they coupd do better because its obvious looking at someone else making a mistake and less so looking at ourselves

[@biomorphic]

I miss that gym, I have been there so many times!

[@kdt85]

Where is it? Looks fun

[@biomorphic]

@@kdt85 it is in London, it's called RavensWall. It is not far from Hammersmith station.

[@Paydrohhh]

Thanks for the video Louis! I feel pretty firmly stuck in this range (gym) and have recently realized that maybe my grip positions play a role. I have a habit of straightening my index finger whilst curling the rest on crimps which means that I don’t really ever full/closed crimp because my thumb doesn’t engage on either my index or the hold. This is apparently called a “chisel grip” and is something that I feel is holding me back from breaking through my plateau. I’m dreading spending time on the hangboard to practice my half/full crimp but at this point feels necessary since my index doesn’t really apply downward force 😅 Maybe a video idea could be explaining and demonstrating the effect that different grip types have in this grade range?

[@twistgaming3089]

V7-V9 is such a big difficulty range

[@Basti12293]

I will have to visit your gym in the future to know where I am in the V grades 😅 My Gym uses A-F and it ranges up to a 8a as max I'm at C-D right now

[@uwtennispro]

Great video! How about a V3-5?

[@Claudia18915]

Me, a V4 climber who is currently injured and cannot climb... also me, clicks straight on this video

[@OrionDuCros]

With coordination moves it's almost just a case of throwing yourself at it until your body automatically understands tne movement. There really isn't much you can do with your mind, other than visualize the order of the moves.

[@unterschichtblog]

I could practice a hundred years and wouldn't be able to do that red slab / dyno thing. Crazy coordination.

[@jacksonwhitcup1185]

It stood out to me on the second boulder, you tried the toehook move once and found it difficult to leverage the toehook, and maybe put too much emphasis in that subjective feeling? Because to me watching, both the link she made from the bottom and her send go, she intuitively found a way to shift her hips left to engage the toe while while keeping her upper body more opposed to the sloper. Did you have any thoughts about it when you watched this back? When you try problems with your clients, how do you try to translate your subjective interpretation into something more empirical?

[@gefter7510]

I'm only just getting into the v6-7 range after starting about 9 months ago, but still found this video very helpful and entertaining. I probably wouldn't even be climbing V5's if it weren't for your videos. Thanks Louis and everyone who helps make these videos :)

[@carsonalexandermuck1136]

I’m so early.

[@CatalystClimbing]

👋🏼👋🏼

[@Kadsistency]

Man I think it’d be so cool to be a climbing coach. Shame there’s no American Catalyst branch haha. Also only been climbing for a year so best I could do is help new folks start. Still seems like a cool prospect.

[@voidpixalen1541]

amazing video, love the energy and the knowledge. Keep it up! One question though; Which microphone is it that you are using? :D

[@oderiest]

Someone needs to put "Pogo! Or smart things? No, pogo!" on a T-shirt.

[@pazza98]

@louie you need to work on your catches! Is this where you were rushing off to from EustonWall earlier? To post this video. My first time climbing at EustonWall. As I usually climb at my home wall in Shrewsbury.

[@flashninja3427]

Please could you make videos on overcoming dynes?😅

[@flashninja3427]

Dynos*

[@CatalystClimbing]

There’s a great tip on this at the end of the video!

[@bazlegoi309]

beast

[@JanNowak-ss1fq]

Actually I agree with all of you, so I just leave a comment for the reach (:

[@Sergio-ug3ie]

where are paola's pants from? also louis's are amazing!!!

[@alib3332]

watching this as a V3 climber 😂

[@jeroenregeer]

I'm I allowed to watch this? My grade is around 6b/6c

[@konstantinheller4661]

8:11 haha 😂 classic

[@Jerem0612]

Dude ! Is your brother a World of Warcraft player called Psybear ? You look so much like him, same voice ^^ its crazy xD

[@hydra66]

Difficult to figure out who is teaching whom

[@aidangutierrez5736]

Uhhh that first slap looks v4-v5, idk maybe I’m tripping

[@SsquishyFish]

first

[@CrazyPotatow]

Poor mics

[@johnbonamigo5696]

You have a tiny head