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Director - Bachelor in Sport Specializes in advanced climbing technique, strength and conditioning training.

She is a 23-year-old climber, coach, and sport and exercise graduate with a strong passion for athlete development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise, as well as a diploma and higher certificate in fitness, all completed with distinction. Alyssa thrives in gym environments and is deeply motivated by helping others learn, progress, and grow through climbing.

Alyssa has competed at the highest level of the sport, including Open IFSC World Cups, and has represented her province every year since 2015. She has been selected for the Junior Protea Team twice and the Open Protea Team three times. She began climbing at the age of 12 after transitioning from ballet and has since climbed both competitively and outdoors.

She coached at TopOut Climbing Club from 2018 to 2025 and at Inside Edge Climbing in Johannesburg in 2024. Alongside climbing, Alyssa practices lyra (aerial hoop) and enjoys creative pursuits such as drawing and writing. Her long-term goal is to train high-level and professional athletes and to contribute to the growth of climbing on the international stage through coaching and conditioning.

He first touched rock at Silvermine in early 2023. Shortly thereafter, he bought my first set of gear, and his addiction to climbing began. Since then, climbing has steadily woven itself into the fabric of his life. Coaching is a natural extension of this passion. He enjoys helping others develop into stronger, more confident, better versions of themselves, both on and off the wall. He is particularly motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the South African climbing scene and to inspire the next generation of young, pysched climbers.

Rauen started climbing at age 11, and has been competing ever since. She has represented South Africa twice at the Youth World Championships, and is nine time South African National Champion. She has experience coaching for the Western Cape High Performance team and is devoted to growing the climbing community and inspiring younger climbers.

Ella is a Cape Town–based climber and coach with eight years of climbing experience. She competes up to national level and has six years of outdoor climbing experience. Ella has been a member of TopOut Climbing Club for seven years and has earned provincial colours from 2019 to 2021.

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Alongside her competitive career, she has 2.5 years of coaching experience, working with beginner to intermediate climbers and teaching introductory lead and top-rope courses. 

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She holds a Western Cape Climbing Coaching Workshop certification (Intermediate Level 1, Lead up to Grade 26) and a Basic Safeguarding Awareness Certification.

Zoe is a climber and coach who began climbing in 2016 and has nine years of experience in the sport. With a strong passion for the outdoors and youth development, she is particularly motivated by helping children build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness through climbing. Zoe believes coaching goes beyond technique, focusing on learning, growth, and keeping the experience engaging and fun.

She is currently studying an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Art at the University of Cape Town, with a special interest in child psychology and the use of creative and physical therapies. Zoe has completed the Western Cape Climbing Beginner Level 1 Coaching Course and is awaiting certification for the MDT Single Pitch Supervisor Course. Her experience includes coaching children with special needs, as well as holding First Aid Level 1 and safeguarding certifications.

Shanay has been climbing since 2014. Working her way up the ranks, she competed at a national and an international level. She made the Western Province team in 2015 and the SA team in 2017.

She also danced for 8 years and would compare a good climb to a dance. A sequence that requires balance, flow, strength and focus.

Shanay is just as passionate about climbing, as she is about sharing it. She believes that climbing is a fun sport with loads of benefits. Physical and mental, as well as social. She has made so many of her closest friends through climbing. Likeminded, nature loving individuals. The climbing gym is a safe space that welcomes all ages, races, and genders.

Mila is an avid climber and passionate coach!  She have been coaching rock climbing for 3 years now and have loved every minute of it.  She loves the kids and seeing their excitement to climb. She coaches lead and bouldering and also oversees outdoor excursions.