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Meet the Coaches
The coaches of Team Charleston have a combined experience of over 50 years in teaching, climbing, teambuilding, and yoga. All of our coaches have a passion for the sport of climbing and are eager to share that passion. Our coaches are always striving to improve themselves as teachers, mentors, and climbers and are constantly seeking professional development. All of our coaches possess a minimum of 1st Aid and CPR certification, have successfully completed the U.S Olympic Committees’ Safe Sport Training, and have had either a Federal or SLED background check.
Robert Lavarnway
Hometown
Concord, North Carolina
Certifications
- American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor
- Climbing Wall Association Instructor Provider
- Wilderness First Responder
- USA Climbing Certified Coach
- USA Climbing Certified Route Setter
- USA Archery Level 1 Instructor
- High Angle Rescue Technician
- ACCT Level II Challenge Course Instructor
- ACA L1 Canoe Instructor
Dave Shelton
Hometown
Florence, Texas
Certifications
- Wilderness First Aid
- USA Climbing Certified Coach
Deanna Douglass
Hometown
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Certifications
- USLA Lifeguard
- AHA First Aide/CPR
Maddie Albertson
Hometown
Charleston, South Carolina
Adam Huffman
Hometown
Beaulaville, NC
Certifications
- Certified Climbing Wall Instructor
- AHA First Aid/CPR
Julia Wilson
Hometown
Charleston, SC
Certifications
- Wilderness First Aid
- USA Climbing Certified Coach
- ACA L1 SUP Instructor
Molly Plunneke
Hometown
Lees Summit, MO
Certifications
- AHA First Aid/CPR
Jacob Milano
Hometown
Red Bank, SC
Certifications
- AHA First Aid/CPR
Aaron Moriarity
Hometown
Mount Pleasant, SC
Certifications
- ACA L3 Coastal Sea Kayak
- Red Cross First Aid & CPR
Ian Brennan
Hometown
St. Louis, MO
Certifications
- AHA First Aid/CPR