Joshua Halleran (he/him) coaches the Junior Climbing Club. He is a computer science student at MUN and has been coaching swimming lessons for the past 7 years. Josh has been climbing since July of 2021 and within that time, climbing has become one of his passions. He has a love for coaching and helping people […]
YP Coach Bio – Alida Zedel
Alida Zedel (they/them) – I have been climbing since 2008, that’s 13 years! I started outside my dad at the age of 6 and eventually climbed with the youth performance team for 9 years. During that time competing in competitions across Canada. I love to coach, watching students learn and play and most importantly crush […]
YP Coach Bio – Claire Winsor
Claire Winsor (she/her) is a bubbly and energetic youth program coach. She’s been climbing for 8 years and was previously a member of our youth performance team. Outside of climbing she plays soccer with the MUN Seahawks and is a big music lover. As a coach she wants to help youth climbers develop fundamental techniques […]
YP Coach Bio – Su Alteen
Su Alteen (they/them-elle) coaches the Junior Development Team and is on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee for Wallnuts. Su holds a Bachelor of Education through the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts through Memorial University, as well as a Climbing Wall Association Instructor certification. They have been climbing since 2006, including with […]
YP Coach Bio – Trevor Harris
Trevor Harris (he/him) coaches the Senior Development Team. Trevor started climbing 15 years ago and considers coaching the most rewarding part. He brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to the coaching staff through his experience with yoga, running, and sailing. However, Trevor believes that the greatest strength in climbing doesn’t come from your muscles – it comes from the […]
YP Coach Bio – Evan Walsh
Evan Walsh (he/him) a Performance Team coach with a strong background in teaching technical skills and is certified by both The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and the Climbing Wall Association. Evan started climbing over a decade ago right here at Wallnuts. He began coaching, route-setting, and instructing in Toronto at the Rock Oasis before […]
YP Coach Bio – Michael Reader
Michael (he/him) began coaching in 2016 and currently coaches the Performance team, Jr. Development team, Climbing Club, and Fundamentals groups. He started climbing in 2009 and climbed with the Wallnuts youth program and performance team. Michael is in his final year of Kinesiology at MUN. Michael is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides TRCI and […]
Our Youth Program Coaches -2022-2023
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! Daniel Alacoque (he/him) is the director of the Youth Program and head coach of […]
Summer Camp-ar
Our camps are better! Small groups with high coach to climber ratios What’s important? Spending time inside and out with new friends! Learning is growing Taking responsibility, respecting outdoor spaces and following rules. Challenge yourself Test your balance, coordination and focus while building functional strength Coaching Individual attention on every climb from highly qualified staff […]
Youth Program Documents
Youth Program Documents Required for All Athletes Optional