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Rock Climbing Mental Performance Coaching in Salt Lake City

Master Your Mental Game on the wall

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Are you a climber struggling with:

  • Fear of falling

  • Fear of injury/re-injury

  • Body image insecurity/challenges

  • Competition anxiety

  • Confidence challenges

  • Negative self talk

  • Performance inconsistency

Mental Performance Coaching for Climbers in Salt Lake City

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As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) who works extensively with climbers, I understand the unique mental challenges our sport presents. Whether you’re projecting at Little Cottonwood Canyon, training at Momentum Indoor Climbing, or competing at The Front, I combine evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices to help you master the mental game while reconnecting with your love for climbing.

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Expert Mental Training for Climbers

 

My approach integrates acceptance and commitment therapy, somatic psychology, and mindfulness practices to help climbers develop both mental strength and deeper self-awareness. I work with you to:

  • Build sustainable confidence through value-based goal setting

  • Develop elite mindset skills through applied mindfulness

  • Master evidence-based techniques for managing pressure and fear

  • Create personalized mental preparation routines

  • Learn portable stress management tools you can use on and off the wall

Individual Sessions for Climbers

Our 30 and 50-minute coaching sessions help climbers with:

Performance Enhancement

  • Master fear management techniques

  • Build confidence through value clarification

  • Develop focus and concentration skills

  • Learn visualization and meditation practices

  • Create effective pre-climb routines

  • Design meet-day mental strategies

  • Manage competition pressure effectively

  • Build consistent performance approaches

  • Enhance focus between climbs

  • Practice energy management techniques

  • Overcome fear of falling and exposure

  • Build resilience through mindfulness

  • Develop emotional awareness

  • Learn breathing practices for focus

  • Create sustainable mental training habits

Meet Samantha Buxbaum - Your Mental Performance Coach

 

As your mental performance coach, I bring together:

  • CMPC certification through AASP

  • 200-hour yoga teacher certification

  • Training in acceptance and commitment therapy

  • Experience in somatic psychology

  • Expertise in mindfulness and meditation

  • Passion for helping climbers thrive

 

Training Options

 

Individual Sessions

  • 30-minute focused coaching: Perfect for specific skill work

  • 50-minute comprehensive sessions: Ideal for deeper exploration

  • Available Sunday-Thursday (Mountain Standard Time evening appointments available)

  • Virtual and in-person options in the Salt Lake area

 

Location

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Serving climbers throughout the Salt Lake Valley area:

  • Murray

  • Sandy

  • Holladay

  • Cottonwood Heights

 

Schedule Your Session

 

Ready to enhance your mental game and find more joy in climbing? Contact me to learn how mental performance coaching can help you achieve your goals while staying connected to what you love about the sport.

Contact Information

 

Take the first step toward climbing excellence with expert mental performance coaching that focuses on helping you find peace, power, and purpose in your athletic journey.

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