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Who are we

Good Grip is proud to be NSW’s first European-inspired climbing school and an active contributor to the growth of the climbing community. We work closely with climbing gyms across NSW, as well as the state and national climbing federations, Sport Climbing NSW (SCNSW) and Sport Climbing Australia (SCA), to support the development of the sport at every level.

Good Grip was created to bring a specialised climbing-school model to Australia, supported by a team of highly skilled national and international coaches. Our mission is to provide climbers of all ages and levels, from young and social climbers through to high-performance athletes, with the tools, guidance, and environment they need to develop their skills, challenge themselves, and achieve their goals in a safe, structured, and inspiring setting.

Through expertise, dedication, and a genuine passion for climbing, the Good Grip team is committed to helping climbers across Australia unlock their potential, build confidence, and develop a lifelong connection with the sport.

Meet the team

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Founder / Head Coach / Routesetter

Louis Berthier (he/him)

Louis, founder of Good Grip, has climbed socially and competitively for almost 20 years, with over 8 years of experience in route setting and coaching. Having moved to Australia over 6 years ago, Louis has been part of Sydney's rapidly developing climbing scene. Growing up in France, he learnt to climb under some of the best coaches in the country. He’s not just a coach but a climbing encyclopedia.

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Coach / ex-National Team Climber

Tom Farrell (he/him)

With 30 years of climbing experience, Tom is an absolute Australian climbing legend at national and international levels. His achievements include V14 in bouldering, 34 (8c+) in lead, 12th in Boulder World Cup, and accumulated national titles. Tom is well-known in the industry and has decided to share his knowledge with our clients. We are lucky to have him - Tom specialises in private coaching for advanced climbers.

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Want to become a coach?

Please, e-mail us your resume and a brief explanation about your motivations & skills that would make you the next coach we need !

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