casey elliott (he/him), coach

Casey joined Project Direct in early 2022. he has extensive climbing and coaching experience in all disciplines of the sport. he is currently based in Reno, Nevada and specializes in outdoor bouldering and head game for trad climbing.

email: casey@projectdirectcoaching.com

IG: @_caseyelliott

Proud Sends

Smoking the Tree Stand, V11 - Wyoming

Taste the Pain, 5.13c - Sport - California

Sundevil Chimney, 5.13bR - Trad - Utah

Second Free Ascent - Read more in Rock and Ice!

Desert Gold, 5.13 - Trad - Nevada

Coffin Roof, 5.12 - Trad - Utah (pictured)

Moonlight Buttress, 5.12c, 10 pitches - Trad - Utah

Free solo of Crack of Doom, 5.11C - Idaho

Other Work

Athlete for Gnarly nutrition

  • “Working with Casey has been great!

    I have worked with multiple coaches before, but I am actually seeing improvements with Casey. His coaching has made me more confident on the wall and I understand climbing movement so much better.”

    — Project Direct Athlete, Haley Mueller

  • “Karly and Casey pointed out things that I had not even considered before movement coaching. I am definitely a better and stronger climber than before.”

    — Project Direct Athlete, Alan Herriman

  • Statistically, what training metrics matter most? And, how does that compare to your outdoor skills and experience?

    Find out with Casey on this podcast interview!

coaching experience + education

Coaching Experience

University of Utah climbing team - Founder

Momentum Gyms - Youth Competition Team Coach

The Climbing Academy - Head Coach (2019-2021)

Education

NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

University of Utah - BS of Metallurgical Engineering

University of Nevada Reno - MS in Materials Science Engineering