About
The résumé
behind the coaching
Practicing the craft of routesetting for nearly 20 years, Cody has dedicated his life to professionalizing, educating, and pushing routesetting concepts throughout the climbing industry. As the owner of both Boulder Union Climbing and Syndicate Routesetting, and as a USAC Level 5 National Chief Routesetter and USAC National Chief Instructor, Cody has worked on projects ranging from local educational workshops and corporate climbing gym consultation to international athlete training and routesetting for the IFSC World Championships.
That work put him on the mats with the very best: Natalia Grossman, Janja Garnbret, the Japanese National Team, and the US National Team. He has watched, at arm's length, exactly how the world's strongest climbers solve problems, manage pressure, and train for peak performance — and he brings that standard to every athlete he coaches.
His BS in Kinesiology from the University of New Hampshire adds the science: movement analysis, motor learning, and training load built into individualized programming rather than guesswork. His studies also focused on non-traditional education — how people learn skills outside a classroom, through experience, feedback, and self-discovery. At the highest levels of coaching that matters as much as the physiology: it's why sessions are built around guided problem-solving and video review rather than being told what to do.
Credentials
USA Climbing Level 5
National Chief Routesetter — the highest certification in American competition climbing. Chief for multiple USA Climbing National Championship events over the past 20 years.
International setting
Routesetter for multiple IFSC World Cup events, including the 2023 World Championships in Bern, Switzerland.
Elite athlete experience
Has set for and worked alongside Natalia Grossman, Janja Garnbret, Yoshiyuki Ogata, Meichi Narasaki, Daiki Sano, Alexander Megos, Oriane Bertone, and Futaba Ito — plus the Japanese, US, French, and German National Teams.
BS in Kinesiology
University of New Hampshire, with a focus on non-traditional education alongside movement science — how people actually learn skills outside a classroom. That shapes every program, from load management and motor learning to how feedback is delivered on the wall.
A word from Cody
“I specialize in translating complex movement concepts into practical, athlete-centered coaching — helping climbers of all levels improve technique, build confidence, and perform at their highest potential. With extensive international and national competition experience, I offer a high-performance perspective grounded in risk management, innovation, and long-term athlete growth.”
I take a highly intentional and selective approach to coaching, working with a limited number of athletes so I can dedicate the time, attention, and energy required for meaningful development. By prioritizing quality over quantity, every athlete I coach gets the support, structure, and accountability needed to maximize their progress and achieve long-term success.
— Cody Grodzki