EP11: Coach Moriah | Creating Consistency & Sticking to the Plan

This week I am Hanging with Moriah Broadbent-Hogan. Moriah has been climbing most her life and has over 10+ years coaching climbers to achieve their goals. After this conversation, I was convinced that a coach would take my climbing to the next level. I am now finishing my 1st block of training with Moriah and feeling strong and confident on rock. Remember to support the guest and the show, give the community a bump and like, follow or subscribe to your favourite Aussie climbers 🙏LinksGet coached by Moriah 👈Moriah's Socials 👈Chapters00:00 – Intro & Why This Episode MattersTom reflects on slowing down releases and wanting listeners to truly connect with each story.02:40 – Finding a Coach & Building ConsistencyHow working with Mariah improved strength, confidence, and accountability.04:30 – Career Shift: From Head Coach to Passion-Driven CoachingMariah explains stepping away from management to focus on climbers directly.08:00 – Coaching Yourself vs Having a CoachWhy self-coaching is mentally challenging and the value of external support.12:00 – Why Most Training Plans FailThe disconnect between “perfect on paper” and what actually works in real life.16:30 – Building Consistency Through Real Life ChaosInjuries, sickness, busy weeks—and how to adapt instead of falling off.22:00 – Process vs Outcome in ClimbingWhy sending isn’t as fulfilling as expected and what actually matters.25:00 – Learning to Love the ProcessMental frameworks to stay engaged during long-term projects.30:30 – Coaching Youth Climbers & Managing PressureHelping kids separate performance from identity and avoid burnout.36:30 – The Responsibility of a CoachHow small moments and words can shape athletes long-term.42:30 – The Highs & Lows of CoachingCelebrating sends, dealing with injuries, and supporting athletes through setbacks.45:30 – Injury, Setbacks & Hard LessonsMariah’s pulley rupture and what it revealed about her climbing.48:00 – Strength Imbalances & Over-RelianceWhy being too strong in one area can lead to breakdown.51:00 – Strength Training vs TechniqueWhere strength fits—and where climbers often get it wrong.54:00 – Building the “Ideal Climber”Why technique should come before strength in development.57:00 – Training Technique Without a CoachHow to actually improve movement, not just climb more.1:02:00 – Why Most Climbers PlateauLack of reflection, intention, and structured progression.1:06:00 – The Role of Awareness in ProgressionUnderstanding your weaknesses vs blindly training.1:10:00 – Balancing Strength, Skill & LifestyleHow life outside climbing impacts performance more than you think.1:14:00 – The Reality of Long-Term ProgressWhy progress is non-linear and requires patience.1:18:00 – Identity in ClimbingHow climbers tie self-worth to grades—and how to break that.1:22:00 – Staying in Love With Climbing Long-TermAvoiding burnout and keeping the sport fun.1:26:00 – What Makes a Great Climber (Beyond Strength)Adaptability, mindset, and problem-solving.1:30:00 – Advice for Climbers Feeling StuckSimple shifts that unlock progress again.1:34:00 – Final Reflections on Coaching & GrowthMariah’s philosophy on coaching and helping others improve.1:38:00 – Closing Thoughts & TakeawaysWrapping up the conversation and key lessons from the episode.Keywordsclimbing consistency, process vs outcome mindset, climbing training plan, climbing motivation, self coaching vs coach, climbing mental game, injury recovery climbing, strength vs technique climbing, avoiding burnout climbing, long term progression climbing