Climbing performance coaching

Climb two grades harder

Private climbing coaching, one-on-one with the routesetter behind the world's biggest competitions.

  • USAC Level 5 Chief
  • World Cup setter

CLIMB V0-V5? TWO V-GRADE INCREASE GUARANTEE.

Credentials

  • USA Climbing Level 5 National Chief Routesetter
  • World Cup & 2023 World Championships routesetter
  • MOVEMENT COACH OF INTERNATIONAL-LEVEL & OLYMPIC ATHLETES
  • Nearly 20 years of routesetting & leadership
  • B.S. Kinesiology — University of New Hampshire

Who it's for

  • Elite & youth competitors prepping for a season
  • V0–V5 climbers stuck at a plateau
  • V6+ climbers chasing the next benchmark
  • Anyone building confidence in their movement

What you'll improve

  • Movement chains, footwork & body positioning
  • Route reading and competition tactics
  • Strength, mobility & training structure

Routesetter to the
world's best

Cody has worked and climbed alongside Natalia Grossman, Janja Garnbret, Tomoa Naraski, Alexander Megos, Oriane Bertone, and others on the US, French, Japanese, and German national teams — and brings those same standards to every athlete.

More about Cody
Climbing coach Cody Grodzki fist-bumping an athlete after a private coaching session
Training with Yoshiyuki Ogata — Nuremberg, Germany

ATHLETES, PARENTS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS

Real results, real words

Cody stands out even among an incredibly talented group of climbing setters and coaches. His world-class setting ability is only the beginning: he has an exceptional understanding of the movement required to succeed on difficult, competition-style climbs, and an intuitive ability to communicate those movements in a way that immediately clicks.

RON SHAEFFER, UTAH

Parent of a competitive youth climber

I sought out Cody because I knew he would understand the physical and mental struggles I face as a bigger, older climber in a youth-dominated sport. Within seconds I felt at ease, psyched to work, and ready to make real progress.

Chris Ryan, Finland

Adult climber

My family and I have been working with Cody Grodzki since 2018. His efficiency and attention to detail are shadowed only by his passion to create the best possible product each and every time he puts a hold on the wall.

David Oddi, Connecticut

Gym owner & routesetting client

When I first worked with Cody back in 2013, I could tell he had a unique fire and work ethic to grow and become a leader in the industry that he is today.

Josh Larson, USA Climbing National Team Head Coach & Routesetter

USA Climbing National Team Head Coach & Routesetter

The Two V-Grade Guarantee

Climbing V0–V5? Follow your program and you're guaranteed two V-grades harder — or Cody keeps working with you until you are.

Claim your guarantee

Coaching options

Choose your level

Foundation

Skills & fundamentals

$450

2-hour session · 2 session minimum

Get started

Performance

Structured progression

$1,700

4-week block · 6-week block $2,500

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World Cup

Elite coaching

$4,000

6-week program + custom routesetting

Get started

Cody works with a limited number of athletes at a time.

Boulder Union's grand climbing hall inside the historic former New Bedford Institution for Savings, with climbers on colorful boulders beneath coffered ceilings and arched windows

Where we train

Boulder Union

174 Union St · New Bedford, MA

The historic 1896 New Bedford Institution for Savings — 39-foot coffered ceilings, Italian marble, and world-class bouldering.

  • About an hour from Boston and 40 minutes from Providence
  • Full fitness facility alongside the walls
  • Remote coaching and travel to athletes also available
Visit boulderunion.comMore about the gym

Start with one email

Three lines is all Cody needs. Free consultation, no obligation.

  • Current climbing level:
  • Performance goals / target grade:
  • What I want to accomplish through coaching:
Email Cody

Pre-written — just fill in the blanks. Reply within 48 hours. cgrodzki1@gmail.com