Strong Mind  Bewertungen 62

It was fantastic learning from the strong mind team. Their videos are incredible thoughtful and go into psychology as well as practical and actionable steps to improve your mental performance. Adding the ability to work with them directly really helps and was greatly appreciated. I’d recommend this course for those who are looking to expand on the mental side of climbing, no matter your experience or grade level.

Being part of the Strong Mind program made me feel like an elite climber. Being virtually surrounded by so many strong, driven people working to improve was incredibly motivating.

Through the program, my mindset around a past climbing experience completely shifted. I used to describe it as the day I panicked, cried, and couldn’t climb. Now, with the understanding of stretch zones, I can look back on that same day with a new perspective, and genuine pride in how I showed up.

One piece of feedback from my experience: when I was traveling or driving and didn’t have access to my laptop, I found myself wishing the chapters were available in a more podcast-style format. Being able to listen to a full chapter seamlessly, without jumping between lessons, would make the content even more accessible. -Andi

I decided to do this coaching program because after many years of bouldering, I finally wanted to start lead climbing, but realized that my fear of falling was holding me back a lot. At times, the fear was so strong that I even felt uncomfortable on top rope. I knew I didn’t want to just “wait for it to go away,” but instead learn how to deal with it properly from the beginning.

My goal was to eventually climb lead the same way I boulder – freely, focused, and without being held back mentally.

What I found especially strong about this program is that it goes much deeper than I expected. It’s not just about fear of falling, but about how you deal with your thoughts, pressure, insecurities, your own mind while climbing. Many connections only became clear to me throughout the program and that alone helped me a lot.

The tools and strategies you learn are directly applicable and give you a clear structure for how to work with your fear. The Q&A sessions were also very valuable, because you realize you’re not alone with these challenges and individual questions are really addressed.

That being said, it’s important to understand that the program doesn’t just “take your fear away.” It gives you the tools, but you have to actually use them. If you’re willing to engage with the process and apply what you learn, it can make a huge difference.

After about a few weeks, I noticed clear progress. I’m not completely fear-free yet, but I now have a much more realistic perspective. The catastrophic thoughts are mostly gone. I’m still aware of the risk, but I feel much calmer and can assess situations much more clearly than before which makes my climbing experience so much better.

For me personally, this program made a big difference. Not just in reducing fear, but in helping me move towards the way I actually want to climb: without being limited by my own mind.

I would definitely recommend it to anyone who feels mentally held back in climbing wether it’s fear of falling, performance pressure or even social fears and is willing to actively work on it.

I recently finished the Strong Mind program and I’m so glad I did it.
First, I learned how to build a better mindset for climbing. We started with the theory and then moved on to the practical stuff: working on the fear of falling and heights, and even social and performance fears. We also learned some really useful 'mind tools' at the end.
The best part for me was learning to be more kind and understanding to myself while climbing. If I had to summarize what this program taught me in one sentence: it taught me how to climb by gently stretching my growth zone.
A big thank you to Hazel and Angus. You’ve done a great job!

I joined the course out of a growing interest in mental attitudes and emotional management in everyday life and in sport. I found the training comprehensive and enriching. I particularly liked the pedagogical framework: the more you proceed through the course, the more you understand how much thought has been put into every choice. In my opinion, the training strikes a good balance between theory and practical tools. What stood out the most to me was the community: sharing experiences with other people on the same internal journey felt very powerful. Moreover, the instructors were a constant presence throughout, always kind, prepared and on point. A worthwhile investment.

I've recently completed the Strong mind course and I can definetly recommend it. The content, the stucture and the support are fantastic. Lots of interesting material and even if it goes very quickly to absorb all of it, you can still have access to all after the end of the course. Very nice also the weekly Q&A Zoom apointments, the community and the extra material woork book and recap sheets. Thank you to all the Strong Mind team,
Valentina

I just completed the Strong Mind course and cannot say enough good things about it. It is set up very well. Each week’s lessons come with video, audio and written content which accommodates all styles of learning. I love and need video/audio but am also someone who learns by reading. The accompanying notes to each session helped me and supplemented the lessons really well.

Aside from the content, community engagement is amazing. Weekly Q&A and drop zone sessions allow the participant to connect with the coaches and other students. Further the chats and online discussion allow even more connectivity if desired.

I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to approach fall practice. This is the first time I felt secure and empowered to work on falling. But this course is more than just the physical aspect of falling. After going through it, I understand why mindfulness is so important to both approaching fear of falling and for climbing in general.

I am leaving this course excited to continue working on the things I’ve learned.

This course is incredibly well built. The content, the platform, and the different ways to engage with the material are all really thoughtfully designed. You can tell a lot of care went into how the learning unfolds.

Part of me wishes I had taken it during my outdoor climbing season so I could immediately apply everything on rock. That said, doing it in the winter had its own sweetness. I was able to explore the ideas in the more controlled (though limited) environment of my indoor gym, which actually made it easier to experiment with some of the mental practices.

The mindset and mindfulness tools have also been incredibly transferable beyond climbing. I found myself applying a lot of the concepts in other parts of my life, and even to snowboarding this winter. Feeling what happens in my body when I move from comfort → stretch → panic zones has been profound. This is a framework that clearly applies to many areas of life.

Inspired by the mantra work in the course, I came up with “patience while I heal,” which has been helping me navigate a wrist injury while still staying connected to climbing and to the course. And in true Hazel and Angus form, their questions have helped me stay curious about ways I can grow as a climber while being injured.

I’m also really grateful that we continue to have access to the material. There’s a lot of depth here, and I can see myself revisiting sections and exercises as different climbing situations arise.

If I had one small wish, it would just be a bit more time with each section. I sometimes found it hard to fully complete the exercises in a chapter before the weekly Q&A calls. That said, part of that might also just be my very curious mind! The material inspired me to go down quite a few rabbit holes outside the course rather than sticking strictly to the weekly content.

Angus and Hazel are such wells of insight that I sometimes felt a bit guilty showing up to the calls without really deep questions prepared… mostly because I didn’t want to waste the opportunity to learn from them. Even then, joining the calls was always interesting, and I inevitably learned a lot from the questions other people brought.

I could definitely see myself taking another Strong Mind course once I’ve had more time to digest all of this, or even signing up for one-on-one coaching if I hit a plateau and want some personalized guidance.

Overall, this is a really thoughtful and valuable course that I’d recommend to any climber who wants to grow not just physically, but in how they relate to fear, challenge, and progress in climbing.

I think I was/am having problems with all kinds of fear: fear of falling, fear of failure. I even have a fear of heights... Yes, sometimes I am wondering why I climb, lol. So I always saw climbing as a therapy, a way to overcome my mental limitations, but I was pushing myself, and I was doing it all through panic. I wasn't progressing. I saw Hazel Course 2 years ago, and I found it interesting, but I told myself that I could do it alone. I read books, and slowly I was making progress. So for 2026 I saw that Hazel and Angus were going to open the course again. I had a moment to think about the 2 years that I was doing the process alone with books, and I didn't saw so much progress, so I decided it was a good moment to do this process with someone. Every chapter is fascinating; you change the way you see climbing and also learn to know yourself much better. Sometimes, when I was seeing all the theory, I couldn't imagine how I could start to see the progress, or I was having some questions about how I could apply it to my situations, but that's why you have the opportunity to ask! And that helps a lot. It's not only the theory but also the community and the support that you are becoming invaluable! I came back from my first outdoor trip, and it was the first time ever I could climb a runout without being scared! It's like I'm writing, and I still can't believe it. If you trust the process and do your work, you are going to see a change, without a question.

I'm a professional trainer in a different domain, and I regularly enroll in various training programs, both online and in real life. In my not so humble opinion, the Strong Mind Climbing course stands out. The course material is abundant. The progression is pedagogically intelligent, with much love given to tiny details you wouldn't have thought of. Hazel, Angus and the team are nice and generous human beings who really take the time to answer all the questions you might have. I can only recommend this course to all the climbers out there.

Just completed the Strong Mind course, and it was MEGA! Hazel, Angus and the whole team are great. The quality of the content is incredibly high, and the weekly Zoom sessions are excellent as well. It was definitely worth the money. It's a shame that it just goes way too quickly, but that's life. Once you sign up, make the most of it! The community is also very good; everyone has been very kind and supportive of each other. I'll definitely do my best to keep in touch with the other students.

Very impressed by the quality of the courses. I m marveled by all I had discovered, and the improvement of my feeling during my practice made possible by the mastery I have learned.

This course has completely changed my mindset towards climbing beyond just my fear of falling. It took me a solid 2 months on a climbing trip to realise that my fears and anxiety were not improving just by falling and climbing more, and if anything was just making it worse.
Upon starting, it soon became clear where this approach was wrong, and it guided me through a step by step process that has given me the tools to progress effectively. I found the regular meet ups and guidance from the coaches exceptionally helpful, and the community that was built with people all over the world, having the same experiences and feelings, irreplaceable.
I can say with confidence this course has had a positive impact beyond my climbing. I cannot recommend it more to anyone who feels that their mind has become a barrier to not just progression but pleasure from the sport. From fear of falling, to fear of failure or even negative mindsets, with time and work put in this has completely reset my mind. Thank you so much to all the coaches for your guidance and support it has been exceptional.

The Strong Mind course has transformed my climbing experience. The fear of falling part of the course gives you practical and effective ways to address it, and the course covers a lot of ground beyond fear of falling, like social anxiety, perfectionism and fear of failure. The team is very supportive and generous with their time to answer questions and provide advice. I can't recommend this course highly enough. The stuff you learn also applies so well to non-climbing life, which is an added bonus. Thank you so much Strong Mind team. :)

I was completely lost and almost ready to quit climbing. I would get really upset and scared, had no clue on how to manage my fear and if I wasn’t crying I was feeling so frustrated and negative. I didn’t even know where to start until a friend mentioned they had joined a version of this course. I was quick to make a decision and enrolled in the full version with Q&A support.
Best decision and investment from day one. Each chapter felt like an eye opener and made me realised how badly I had approached it all…and most of us do.
I was so keen to start the fall practice and really enjoyed this part. It has transformed my climbing big time but I know there is also soooo much more to improve. I think I am only using the tip of the iceberg of tools the strong mind course offers. I am so excited to keep learning and keep practicing what I learn. I will be back for more next year and will continue to shout about this course to everyone I know! Thank you so much and happy climbing!

I think I've literally read every book on climbing training.. Mental and physical.. and gotten a lot out of each of them. But for sure strong mind had the most positive direct impact on my climbing in so many ways

I was able to

* Figure out exactly why some days/eras I climbed bad ( stress from work/outside of climbing in my case)
* Learn to perceive so many things distinctly.. and ultimately enjoy climbing much more
* Enjoy the entire experience more.. From just remembering how lucky we are to be in nature enjoying a day, to scientifically analyse many aspects of my experience and improve it, to ultimately enjoying and pushing myself in climbing whilst enjoying it.

Really good people, top climbers, psychologists, trainers, so much to offer. 💗

I completed the Strongmind - Performance Hacks Course. The course is fantastic and has had a outsized positive effect on the way I go about my climbing and everyday life. The course content has extraordinary depth and the delivery by video-audio and text is great. I was impressed with the resources and cheat sheets. I can often quickly refresh something before a climbing day or training session using the digital resources. This course really requires you to put in the work and approach with full commitment. That is where the best benifits are. Don't expect to be spoon fed or get a magic wand. such incredible value for the depth of knoweldge and experience from the coaches. A big thank you!

Money well spent.
There was so much information in the course and it's already had such a massive positive impact on my climbing.
I would definitely recommend to anyone.

The information and instruction in the Strong Mind courses has transformed my climbing. But the true beauty of these courses is that their reach extends beyond the climbing experience. I've been able to take what I've learned and extend it to dealing with fear in relationships, work situations, and any task that pushes me outside of my comfort zone. The practices of getting the challenge level right, honestly evaluating our internal world and fear response, and working with ourselves where we're at in the moment are invaluable tools in all of life. Hazel and Angus are smart, insightful, compassionate leaders and they have a good team behind them. I absolutely loved my experience with Strong Mind and recommend it to any climber.

Course content is great. The material is really well-produced and organized, which makes it easy to learn and return to later for review even after the course is over. The content is clear and well explained and the team is totally inspiring. Great course and can’t recommend it enough. It changed my climbing in many ways!