Trainers

Be Boulder werkt met verschillende gekwalificeerde trainers.

Hieronder stellen zij zichzelf voor:

Adrian

Hi I am Adrian! I am a Bolivian sports enthusiast and psychologist who fell in love with bouldering a few years back. I have a background on BMX racing which I did at a professional level for more than 15 years, being a national champion multiple times, being on the top 3 ranking in Latin America and participating in world cups. Sports training has been part of my life ever since I can remember, and this knowledge helps me train and motivate students in a fun, effective and relaxed manner. 

Even though climbing has not been part of my life for many years, the immediate love I felt for it has pushed me beyond boundaries to improve at a very fast pace, something I am sure you can do to!! Thanks to being a beginner not so long ago, I freshly remember facing the struggles and challenges that many of you will face, which gives me the advantage to easily put myself in your climbing shoes and understand the difficulties and doubts that you might encounter. 

My passion for bouldering and teaching, as well as my knowledge of sports training and psychology will allow me to help you throughout the initial stages of your bouldering years. Together we will improve your technique, route reading and physique in a fast, creative, and most importantly in an extremely fun way! Hope to see you soon and can’t wait to meet you all!

Paula

Hello!

My name is Paula, and I have been climbing on and off since I was 13 years old. I began my climbing journey outdoors in the mountains of Colorado and Virginia, where I’m from. Bouldering indoors started appealing to me in my 30’s, as I really enjoyed the convenience (climbing during the evening) and being rope free. My other hobbies include kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cycling, kayaking and photography. 

I was thrilled to discover great indoor climbing gyms like Be Boulder when I moved to Amsterdam in 2019. My grandfather was from the Netherlands, and I started visiting here in 2004 to explore the country and my family routes. Now, I’m happy to call Amsterdam my home. 

My first-ever climb was in the Garden of Gods, which is a spectacular “National Natural Landmark” in Colorado. I will never forget it! Getting to the top, feeling the accomplishment and looking down at the surrounding nature made me fall in love with climbing. 

I have a bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in photojournalism, and have been very active in sports throughout my life. I also have experience teaching photography to children, teenagers and disadvantaged youth, which is part of what inspired me to begin teaching bouldering. Seeing kids and adults conquer climbs, overcome their fears and be genuinely excited about bouldering brings me joy. It is a pleasure to share my passion for climbing and help others build their skillset. 

I hope to see you soon at Be Boulder!

Jimmi

Hoi! Ik ben Jimmi, 25 jaar en ik woon in Amsterdam. Van jongs af aan ben ik al gek op sport en heb ik een brede interesse ontwikkeld. Na mijn studie psychologie ben ik me verder gaan verdiepen in bewegen en sport, een passie die begon met capoeira – een acrobatische vecht- en verdedigingskunst. Ook maakte ik toen al kennis met klimmen en toprope in de klimhal.

Tijdens mijn middelbare schooltijd ontdekte ik het boulderen en behaalde ik mijn klimbrevet. Ongeveer een jaar geleden raakte ik echt verslingerd aan de sport. Sindsdien ben ik vaker in de boulderhal te vinden dan erbuiten en verdiep ik me in alles wat met boulderen te maken heeft.

Naast bouldertrainer werk ik als calisthenics- en strength coach bij We Are Queer Gym in Amsterdam Oost en West. Calisthenics is een vorm van krachttraining waarbij je je eigen lichaamsgewicht gebruikt en allerlei vaardigheden leert. Hier zijn balans en techniek essentieel, iets wat ik juist zo leuk vind aan de sporten die ik beoefen. Het gaat erom hoe je je lichaam leert gebruiken – balans vinden, stabiliseren, de juiste posities ontdekken, omgaan met angsten, en een combinatie van flexibiliteit, uithoudingsvermogen, coördinatie, en kracht ontwikkelen.

Ik geef met veel plezier boulderlessen en werk graag met kinderen. Ze zijn enthousiast en leergierig, en het is geweldig om te zien hoe ze hun fysieke basis al op jonge leeftijd opbouwen. Sport kan zoveel bijdragen aan hun mentale en fysieke gezondheid, en ik geloof echt dat jong geleerd, oud gedaan is!