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Youth Program
Youth Program 2024-2025 Public registration opens (scroll to the bottom of this page) August 15th at noon. Priority Registration opens at 5pm August 12th for families enrolled in the previous year of Youth Program. Summer Camp and wait-list participants from the last 365 days will get a registration link on Wednesday August 14th at noon. […]
Our Youth Program Coaches
Youth Program Coaches The backbone of our youth and team programs are great coaches and role models who care deeply about our participants. They are focused individuals who keep things fun, while ensuring youth are safe and progressing in the sport! We are in the progress of updating this for this season, Stay tuned!
YP Coach Bio – Sarah Spurrell
Sarah Spurrell (she/her) started climbing at Wallnuts in 2010. Her first coaching job was in the summer of 2013 and she has coached every group and team at Wallnuts! She has a BA in English and Geography and is working on a Masters in Community Development. Sarah is an ACMG TRCI and part time forest […]
YP Coach Bio – Daniel Alacoque
Daniel Alacoque (he/him) is the director of the Youth Program and head coach of both the Performance Team and Development Team. He has been climbing for over a decade and has been coaching climbing, swimming, and other sports for over 14 years. Daniel is also at the forefront of Newfoundland rock climbing. In 2016, he […]
YP Coach Bio – Hutson Myles
Hutson Myles (he/him) is coaching a FUNdamentals class in addition to his role as part of the Board of Directors. Hutson started climbing when he was 21 (not counting a few birthday parties at Wallnuts back in 1995-1996) and has been hooked ever since. He joined the Wallnuts team after a previous life in the […]
YP Coach Bio – Michelle Wight
Michelle Wight (she/her) has been climbing since 2018, but has been involved with coaching and teaching kids of all levels and abilities for many years. She coaches the ASNL group at Wallnuts and is a huge advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. She takes any opportunity to be outside in the sun, whether for hiking, climbing, […]
YP Coach Bio – Sam Jensen
Sam Jensen (he/him) is a young climber who has been a member of the junior team for 2 years. He is also an assistant coach for FUNdamentals 2 and offers an enthusiastic approach to learning to climb. He also enjoys cross country running alongside frequent trips to Wallnuts. Sam loves to meet new people and work […]
YP Coach Bio – Samantha Norman
Samantha Norman (she/her) is an energetic and punny climber. She has been a member of the wallnuts youth performance team for 3 years, and has been climbing for 5. She is an assistant coach for FUNdamentals 2 and is excited to help new young climbers start their climbing adventure!
YP Coach Bio – Connor Hynes
Connor Hynes (they/he) is an assistant coach for the FUNdamentals groups. He has been climbing since 2013 and has gone through the youth program nearly start to finish. He was a member of the youth performance team, and loves climbing. He is extremely psyched to be coaching and helping new climbers discover their passion for […]