In 1996, Neil helped a complete beginner from London who had very little training time and who had sustained a shoulder injury from another sport to lead trad E1 within a year of starting.
In 1998 he set a training program for an accomplished E5/6 trad climber to redpoint his first sport 8a. The program was centered round specific improvements in strength and endurance.
In 1999, Neil helped a climber from North Wales who had climbed E1 and who had suffered a severe back injury some years previously to return to the sport and better his previous level within 8 months. The program was based on building an initial foundation of strength and then targeting specific areas of technique and climbing skill.
Neil has also devised programs for British Junior team members, Natalie Berry, Jemma Powell, Leah Crane and Chris Savage, all of whom made improvements in their climbing, both indoors and outdoors, under his guidance. |
| Coaching in Kaylamnos |  | | Photo: Gresham Collection |
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