Team PRG

Our competitive youth climbing team offers ongoing advanced instruction to develop safe, passionate, and highly skilled climbers who can reach their full potential, indoors and out!

Since 1998, Team PRG has trained the best climbers in the region to become some of the best climbers in the country and even the world.

 

Team PRG is the highest level of Youth Climbing Instruction that PRG has to offer. One of the longest-standing & largest team programs in the region, our focus is on developing skilled climbers who are safe, passionate, and can reach their full potential.

Our teams compete throughout the year in youth events around the area.

 

In addition, Team PRG offers several trips to world class climbing areas such as the Shawanagunks, Red River Gorge, New River Gorge and elsewhere. On these trips, our team members hone their mental and physical skills on some of the best outdoor rock climbing the US has to offer.

 

Team PRG Awards & Accomplishments

National
Youth Champions
0
International
Youth Champions
0
World Champions
0
US Olympian
0
US Climbing
Team Members
0 +
Double Digit
Boulderers
0 +
Founding Year
1970

What our Team (Parents) are saying

Want to join Team PRG?

Request an evaluation and one of our Head Coaches will reach out to you!

Meet Our Coaches

Tom Meehan climbing a rock face

Tom Meehan

Team PRG Head Coach & Programs Director
Executive Programs Director - PRG
tmeehan@philarockgym.com


Chris Palmer

Team PRG Head Coach - PRG Malvern
Head Route Setter - PRG Malvern
cpalmer@philarockgym.com


Alex Raybold

Team PRG Head Coach - PRG Oaks
Head Route Setter - PRG Oaks
Competitions Director
araybold@philarockgym.com​


Brodie McCarthy

Team PRG Head Coach - PRG Wyncote
Assistant Youth Programs Director - PRG Wyncote
bmccarthy@philarockgym.com​

Dave Rowland climbing a rock face

Dave Rowland

Team PRG Founder & Program Director
Chief Operating Officer - PRG
family@philarockgym.com​


Brendan Dugan

Team PRG Head Coach - PRG East Falls
Head Route Setter - PRG East Falls & Fishtown
bdugan@philarockgym.com


Alex Hogancamp

Team PRG Head Coach - PRG Fishtown
Head Route Setter - PRG Fishtown
ahogancamp@philarockgym.com​

Team PRG Summer Expeditions

PRG Guides have been helping young climbers excel, by furthering their climbing skills at premier outdoor areas throughout the US since 2003.


Each trip is designed to give young climbers an experience they will never forget.
Climbing Destinations
+
Guided Climbers
100 +
Memories!
365 +

Team PRG Expedition Request Form

Fill out the form below to sign up for the Team New River Gorge Trip. Please allow up to 5-7 days to receive a confirmation of your request and any additional information needed.

Team PRG FAQs

Must have approval from a Team Head Coach. It is strongly suggested that anyone looking to be on Team PRG has been through our Youth Program. Contact the Head Coach of your gym directly or, Program Director, Tom at tmeehan@philarockgym.com

We have kids aging from 10-18 on our Team. It depends more on motivation, maturity, and skill rather than specifically age.

We have 3 formal practices a week at each facility. We require kids to attend at least 2. Most kids will climb around 4 nights per week.

Of course! It is encouraged and included in the Team membership.

Yes. We do NOT require kids to compete in these events, but we prepare our team for the mental as well as physical aspects of these event including in-depth strategy for these events. We also run clinics throughout the season specifically for those interested in competing in USAC.

Yes. We have a number of expert-level coaches who offer private lessons and can create personalized programs for athletes to reach their peak performance!

Yes, but some restrictions apply. Contact us using the form above. We have had kids join us from all up and down the East Coast!

Yes! We can accept monthly payments. As long as the trip is paid in full by June 1, 2024.

Deposits for all camps are fully refundable up to May 1. Between May 1 and June 1, deposits are refundable less a $100 cancellation fee for any expedition type camp. After June 1 all camp payments are NON REFUNDABLE.

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