Climbing + Fitness Coach

“Malcom expertly coached me, meaning elicited my goals, evaluated my current abilities and continuously helped motivate me with specific aligned activities that maximized my fitness in the direction I was hoping. He took me from a 5.10 top-rope climber to a high 5.11 climber, culminating in my goal of completing a 5.12a clean (I actually did 2!) and now am onsight-leading 5.11 regularly and currently working 5.12 b. I also now know how to continue to grow on my own and self evaluate my progress. I never got injured and always felt supported. And, we did it all while having a good time and celebrating my 45th Birthday!”

“Malcom’s workouts and training schedule are challenging, but at an appropriate level and I don’t have to worry about pushing too hard to the point of injury. His focus on injury prevention is really important to me because it lets me climb more days in a year. ”

“Training with Malcom was so helpful and affirming! As a new and adaptive climber, he helped me learn basic techniques I needed to improve my climbing and strength while adjusting to my body’s needs and the realities of my schedule. I learned skills to build on, built confidence, and even got some gender-affirming comments on the muscles I was building from friends and family :). He is also just a joy to speak with and so warm and accommodating! 1000/10 would train with again!”

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Malcom Godowski as my climbing coach for the past three climbing seasons, while training for USA ParaClimbing Nationals and IFSC paraclimbing events. Malcom’s impact on my growth a climber and competitor has been tremendous and I can’t recommend him enough to other athletes!

Malcom has a rare ability to combine deep technical climbing knowledge with a calm, focused coaching style that brings out your best, while making you feel psyched to perform but never making you feel pressured. He’s thoughtful about every aspect of training, from movement and efficiency on the wall to rehab, recovery, and mindset off of it. Malcom has always been both sensitive and creative in working around the ways my disability impacts me on the wall, finding innovative training techniques that allow me to push myself to the limit. When I’ve dealt with climbing injuries, Malcom has adjusted my workouts and suggested rehabilitation techniques that have allowed me to return to climbing feeling stronger and more confident than before.

At competitions, Malcom goes above and beyond to support his athletes: watching route previews numerous times and sharing beta, talking on the phone before iso to help with competition mindset, and providing real-time feedback during qualifier climbs.

What I appreciate most is his attention to detail and his patience; he notices the small things about my climbing that make a huge difference over time. Under his guidance, I’ve become stronger, more confident, and far more strategic in how I approach my climbs. Malcom’s coaching has pushed me to expand my limits while always making sure I train smart and stay healthy. I’m incredibly grateful for his expertise, encouragement, and belief in my potential. ”