Meet our Coaches
Julia Carey
Julia has been climbing since 2012, and coaching since 2019. As a lead climbinging instructor, trained by the American Mountain Guides Association, Julia has a wealth of information to share about best practices in lead climbing and belaying (indoors and out). She is especially interested in helping new climbers develop: confidence, efficient movement technique, endurance, and power. Julia has experience working with children as young as preschool, competitive high school athletes, new and experienced adult climbers, retirees, and those with diverse abilities and disabilities. When she’s not climbing she is working as a grants manager at The George Gund Foundation, or is on the trail with her husband and son.
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Ewa Lorello
Ewa has been climbing for over 10 years, beginning her climbing journey in California and eventually summiting Mt. Whitney (14,508’) via the East Buttress. A sport climber at heart, she also loves a good multi-pitch trad day—and pretty much any opportunity to be on rock.
As a climber, yoga instructor, strength coach, and lead climbing instructor, Ewa takes a holistic approach to climbing performance. She believes becoming a better climber isn't just about climbing harder—it’s about understanding movement, building strength, developing body awareness, and learning how to manage the mental side of the sport.
Ewa specializes in climbing movement, strength and conditioning, mobility, and mindset, with a particular focus on helping climbers break through plateaus, build confidence, and become more comfortable with the uncomfortable parts of climbing.
Whether you're brand new to climbing, working toward your first lead certification, trying to send a project that's been stubbornly refusing to cooperate, or an experienced climber looking to take your climbing to the next level, Ewa will meet you where you are and help you build the skills and confidence to move forward.
Her coaching philosophy centers around creating a supportive space for growth, developing a strong mind-body connection, and learning to work through fear rather than simply trying to eliminate it.
Ewa is the Head Yoga Instructor and Fitness Instructor at a climbing gym, teaches lead climbing, and is the founder of Cool Ladies Climbing Club. Her goal is simple: help you become a stronger, more confident, more capable climber—and, ideally, have some fun while doing it.
As a climber, yoga instructor, strength coach, and lead climbing instructor, Ewa takes a holistic approach to climbing performance. She believes becoming a better climber isn't just about climbing harder—it’s about understanding movement, building strength, developing body awareness, and learning how to manage the mental side of the sport.
Ewa specializes in climbing movement, strength and conditioning, mobility, and mindset, with a particular focus on helping climbers break through plateaus, build confidence, and become more comfortable with the uncomfortable parts of climbing.
Whether you're brand new to climbing, working toward your first lead certification, trying to send a project that's been stubbornly refusing to cooperate, or an experienced climber looking to take your climbing to the next level, Ewa will meet you where you are and help you build the skills and confidence to move forward.
Her coaching philosophy centers around creating a supportive space for growth, developing a strong mind-body connection, and learning to work through fear rather than simply trying to eliminate it.
Ewa is the Head Yoga Instructor and Fitness Instructor at a climbing gym, teaches lead climbing, and is the founder of Cool Ladies Climbing Club. Her goal is simple: help you become a stronger, more confident, more capable climber—and, ideally, have some fun while doing it.
Aiden Miller
Aiden has been an athlete for his entire life, spending much of his early athletic career playing and competing in tennis. His passion for competition eventually led him to coaching, where he spent five years teaching tennis and developing a strong foundation in athlete development and mentorship.
Nearly five years ago, Aiden discovered climbing and quickly fell in love with the sport. As his climbing ability and knowledge grew, his previous coaching experience naturally led to an opportunity with the competitive team at Shaker Rocks Climbing. What began as a new sport quickly became a major part of his life.
Aiden was born and raised in Shaker Heights, making his connection to Shaker Rocks and the surrounding community especially meaningful. Being part of and contributing to the community has always been an important part of his life.
At its core, Aiden sees climbing as the ultimate sport of competing with yourself. While competition provides an opportunity to measure your progress against others, the most rewarding part is discovering what you are capable of, pushing past your own limitations, and continually finding ways to improve. That mindset is something he strives to bring to every athlete he coaches.
Nearly five years ago, Aiden discovered climbing and quickly fell in love with the sport. As his climbing ability and knowledge grew, his previous coaching experience naturally led to an opportunity with the competitive team at Shaker Rocks Climbing. What began as a new sport quickly became a major part of his life.
Aiden was born and raised in Shaker Heights, making his connection to Shaker Rocks and the surrounding community especially meaningful. Being part of and contributing to the community has always been an important part of his life.
At its core, Aiden sees climbing as the ultimate sport of competing with yourself. While competition provides an opportunity to measure your progress against others, the most rewarding part is discovering what you are capable of, pushing past your own limitations, and continually finding ways to improve. That mindset is something he strives to bring to every athlete he coaches.
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Glennis Covault
Glennis is a lifelong athlete who loves staying active and helping other find community through sports. She started rock climbing in 2020 and started coaching in 2022 at Shaker Rocks. As the Head of Youth Programming and a Level 3 Climbing Wall Instructor through the Climbing Wall Association, Glennis is passionate about coaching all ages. She loves using climbing as a way to teach body awareness, confidence, and problem solving. Outside of Shaker Rocks, Glennis enjoys reading, snowboarding, playing video games, and hanging out with her cats.
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