Testimonials

“Taylor is unlike any other coach I’ve worked with. He helped me identify movement patterns in my climbing that I would have never noticed on my own. This gave me a newfound excitement for training as I finally felt like I had a clear path towards becoming a better climber. I attribute many of my climbing achievements to his coaching.” Julia, World Cup Semi-finalist, 5.14b lead, US Team Trials medalist

“Taylor’s training program for me was specialized and scientific. Working with him not only helped me progress and climb my hardest route yet, but also helped me better understand how to train and perform. That knowledge is still helping me continue to develop as a climber.” Tyler, 5.15a sport climber, 2nd ranked US Male and 6th overall – 8a.nu outdoor ranking

“Taylor’s knowledge of climbing technique is unparalleled. His coaching undoubtedly helped shape me into the climber that I am today.” Itai, V14 boulderer

“Working with Taylor has completely evolved my climbing.  With his help, I have identified and eliminated my weaknesses and grown the size of my skill set considerably.  My movement has drastically improved, and I have become a smart, thoughtful climber.” – Arabella, Youth Pan-American Championships Gold medalist in Speed Climbing, Silver medalist in the Combined Olympic Discipline, and Bronze medalist in Bouldering

“Because of training with Taylor, I’ve learned how to manage my programming and make informed decisions about training. Taylor listens to my thoughts and encourages an interactive approach when working with him. My movement has changed considerably over the years and as a result, my technique has improved. His insight and coaching continues to challenge me to reach my full potential. I am grateful for his guidance.” Charlie, World Cup athlete

“I was lucky enough to be mentored and coached by Taylor in my formative climbing years. His analytical and scientific approach to climbing clicked with me, and I gained a deep understanding of climbing movement and technique. He trusted me and pushed me to my fullest potential. These lessons were invaluable, and I would not be where I am today without Taylor’s coaching!” Eden, V13/V14 boulderer and former U.S. youth national team member

“Taylor is one of the rare guys, who is able to bring deeply reflected theories into successful practice. I remember every one of our inspiring conversations about climbing movement and motor learning. His Beta-Angel Project is an outstanding platform to get the latest knowledge about training for climbing. Furthermore, Taylor is a great guy with empathy and motivation for his work, and that’s something I appreciate most of all!” Patrick, author of two climbing books including Gimme Kraft! Trainer of some of the top climbers in the world, including Alex Megos and Margo Hayes

“I first met Taylor about eight years ago at the IRCRA Congress in Chamonix. I was immediately struck by his enthusiasm and curiosity for research, teaching methods, and climbing training. His website (beta-angel.com) fully reflects his passion for sharing knowledge, and his work is widely recognized for its high quality. The breadth of information and originality of his content provide a valuable contribution to coaches and researchers worldwide. Taylor is undoubtedly a leading voice in our field.” Roberto, Italian Youth National Team Coach and member of the Italian commission for education and training for instructors in FASI