youth nationals performance training camp

with coach matt chapman

DATES: JUNE 7 - 14, 2025

Onsight’s Youth Nationals Performance Training Camp is an intensive week-long program designed to prepare advanced athletes for the highest levels of competition climbing. Led by esteemed Coach Matt Chapman, athletes will receive expert coaching in competition tactics and preparation, mindset and psychology, strength and fitness training, and movement skills development. Participants will have the opportunity to experience world-class competition setting for both bouldering and lead/top rope disciplines. This training camp is open to rising U15 to U20 climbers aiming to achieve Nationals Qualification and will equip youth athletes for success in the USAC 2024-25 Nationals and beyond!

Coach Matt Chapman is a professional climbing coach based in Toronto, Canada, with 30 years of experience coaching professional and amateur athletes worldwide. He is an award-winning educator, psychology enthusiast, and a performance climbing specialist. You can explore his videos and posts on Instagram, showcasing his unique approach to climbing and training @coachmattchapman. You can also check out his website, www.coachmattchapman.com.

We are thrilled to welcome Coach Matt back to Onsight Rock Gym. Coach Matt has taught several high-performance training camps at Onsight and around the world, tailored to youth climbers eager to elevate their competition climbing to the highest level. Under Coach Matt's expert guidance, our young climbers will have the unique opportunity to build and refine techniques, learn new mental strategies, and cultivate a deeper comprehension of the intricate world of competitive climbing. Beyond the physical aspects of the sport, Coach Matt's emphasis on discipline, mental fortitude, and strategic thinking will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on each and every participant.

Sessions

Training sessions are four hours in length. Athletes will attend ONE SESSION - either the morning OR afternoon session. Athletes may request to be placed in a specific session; however, placement will ultimately be decided by the coaches based on factors such as age, experience, and ability. In addition, athletes will be given an optional independent workout plan to complete outside of their training session times.

Morning Session: 8 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon Session: 1 PM - 5 PM

*Rising U15 and current U15 Athletes will have the option to train ropes on Lead OR Top Rope based on their preference, experience, and ability.

PRICING

Early Registration (Before April 1)

$799 Team Onsight Athletes

$899 Outside Athletes

Regular Registration (On or after April 1, 2025)

$899 Team Onsight Athletes

$999 Outside Athletes

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for cancellations will be issued up to March 31, 2025. Cancellations made on or after April 1, 2025 will be non-refundable. Refunds under special circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Camp credit MAY be transferred to another athlete if approved.

Prerequisites

This training camp is open to Rising U15 to U20 Category Climbers who are aiming to attend Nationals. The following MINIMUM prerequisites MUST be met to register for the camp. If we feel that this camp is not the best fit for your athlete, we will contact you ASAP.

Rising U15 (those who will move up to U15 in the 2025-26 Season): Regional Qualification in 2024-25 Season (Top 13 placement is HIGHLY preferred)

U15 and Above: Divisional Qualification in 2024-25 Season*

*Due to the cancellation of 2024-25 Boulder Regionals for Region 52, athletes from this region are highly encouraged to consider their Divisional qualification from the 2023-24 season to determine if they are at the appropriate level to participate in this camp.

Registration

Registration opens SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 at 12 PM EST.

Maximum enrollment is 30 athletes total (15 per session). A waitlist will be started once the camp is full.

Onsight Rock Gym reserves the right to cancel the camp if the minimum enrollment is not met. In this case, a full refund will be given to each participant.

Questions?