Darren Van Vulpen
Kempten
Summary
Passionate Sports Climbing Coach with over 9 years of experience in youth coaching as well as commercial and competition route setting, notably at DAV Alpinzentrum Swoboda Alpin. Expert in competition preparation and athlete development, blending advanced climbing techniques with exceptional communication skills. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and individual athlete growth through innovative training plans and mental strength coaching. My vision is to create a robust national program that not only prepares climbers for competitions but also promotes climbing as a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. I am excited about the potential to nurture talent in Thailand and elevate the countries presence in the international climbing scene.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Climbing Coach and Route Setter
DAV Alpinzentrum Swoboda Alpin
10.2019 - Current
- Youth group trainer - Run and organise Weekly training sessions for Competition athletes, regional and national level
- Personal trainer - One on one training with Youth, commercial and para-climbing athletes to work on specific areas that need attention
- Competition setting - Competition Route setting for both Lead and Bouldering on Youth, regional, national level
- Competition setting workshops - Running and Organizing Route setting workshops to introduce and develop Route setters
- Set training routes - Organizing and setting specifically for competition athletes Youth, national and international level
- Gym assistant manager - Assisted with managing and running Hangtime climbing gym in South Africa
- Commercial route setting - Organizing and setting weekly for commercial climbing gyms around South Africa and Germany, both Bouldering and lead
- Climbing courses - Head Climbing instructor responsible for teaching Top rope and lead
- Route setter team development - Organizer for growth and development of route setting team in Germany
Founder of Rock Climbing School
Rockfit
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Group training - Head Trainer of competitive climbing group. Leading and coordinating weekly training sessions.
- Athlete development - In charge of athlete development in areas of Technical, Mental and physical training.
- Trainer development - In charge of building strong coaching team to help run the training programs.
- Team management - Organizing coaching schedule as well as strategically managing coaches training plan.
Education
Training Course - Competitive Route Setting
Bundesfachverband
Augsburg, Germany2021
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Youth Coaching Experience (9 years)
- Route Setting Expertise (9 years)
- Advanced Climbing Techniques
- Personalized Training Plans
- Technical problem solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Competition Preparation Strategies
- Individual Athlete Assessment
- Mental Strength Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
German
Afrikaans
Additional Information
German national coach:
- Maxi Klaus - +491714644009, maxiklaus@yahoo.de
IFSC route setter:
- Christian Bindhammer - +491754008463, c.bindhammer@exxpozed-climbing.de
National athletes:
- Timo Ossig - @climbing_timo
- Jonas Wagner - @jonas_climb_007
- Cara Pepler - @cara_pepler
- Ilke Pepler - @ilke_pepler
- Carolin Heberle - @carolinderkeks
Timeline
Sports Climbing Coach and Route Setter
DAV Alpinzentrum Swoboda Alpin
10.2019 - Current
Founder of Rock Climbing School
Rockfit
01.2017 - 09.2019
Training Course - Competitive Route Setting
Bundesfachverband
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