Guy Davenport, Head Coach
Coaching
White Spider Competition Squad Head Coach, Guy Davenport, has over 15 years experience as a development and performance coach. As a Graduate of Neil Gresham’s Masterclass Coaching Academy, his expertise, extensive experience and commitment offer outstanding opportunity and support to the Squad and to individual development.
“During my time as a development and performance coach, I have worked alongside some of the best climbers and coaches in the world including Alex Puccio, Melissa Le Nevé and Neil Gresham.
I have helped numerous children to achieve GB selection and produced many national champions and a World Champion: I have coached hundreds of children in my time as a coach, but the most satisfying aspect is always to see children develop physically, mentally and socially to become well rounded adults with a deep love of the sport.Â
I love my position as Head Performance Coach at White Spider. I get to work with a fantastic group of kids at one of the best climbing centres in the country. The training facilities, coupled with the support and ethos of White Spider and its commitment to the squad has enabled us to have one of the strongest squads in the country; full of exciting talent across all ages.”
Guy Davenport, White Spider Climbing Squad Head Coach, MCA Graduate
​”Guy Davenport is one of those rare coaches who truly understands how to unlock the potential of each individual. He leads by example and inspires his athletes, not just to achieve their own personal goals but to work in a team. Guy has a deep understanding of the nuances of climbing, which has been gained through years of experience on the coalface of coaching. His squad athletes have achieved countless exemplary competition results, yet the main evidence of his ability is the long-term participation of his pupils. I only wish he worked in the North of England as he would be my first choice to coach my own kids!”
Neil Gresham
Our Coaches
Guy is supported by an experienced team of much loved White Spider Competition Squad coaches, who, through their shared enthusiasm and dedication, help to deliver training programs with the utmost attention to individual development.
The coaching team are highly valued for their motivation and morale, and help to create the team spirit and family environment of the Squad.
