Founder

Jeremy Meza is from Orange County, California.  He first started climbing at a friend’s birthday party in 1996 and continued to go to the gym every available weekend. Absolutely loving it, he did what any 10-year-old would do, pleaded with his parents for a membership.  They didn’t agree.  So, he did what not all 10-year-olds would do and saved his chore money and the following year became a member. Jeremy loves climbing for many reasons, however if he were to pick one thing that sticks out over the years, it would have to be a particular feeling or energy. The feeling you get when you finish a climb you have been working or sticking a single move that you've become obsessed with.  He would compare it to the feeling one might have of surfing and catching the perfect wave on an empty beach, catching first tracks in fresh powder on the mountain, or golfing and watching the ball leave the club head, on track, roll, and drop in the hole. It’s that feeling of having personal success through the roller coaster of challenges and emotions. It is in that process that he has carried over many learned lessons into everyday life.

Jeremy has been climbing for 28 years and has spent 20 of those years coaching youth climbing. In those 20 years Jeremy has coached youth athletes to the nationally competitive level and has made 18 trips to nationals between the different disciplines in climbing.  Having coached football, baseball, martial arts, gymnastics, and climbing, he loves seeing the light bulb moment or the “Aha!” moment. The moment when it clicks, or all comes together. Additionally, Jeremy loves the duality of how lessons in climbing can be applied to so many aspects of life—commitment, emotional fortitude, discipline, work ethic, the list goes on. One of the most gratifying aspects of coaching for Jeremy is watching individuals that enter the sport, develop, and continue to move forward to their next chapter, applying the bigger quiver of knowledge to any challenges they face.

For Jeremy the most memorable and meaningful moments are the little points of growth between the big goals. He remembers the big success moments at nationals and other high-level competitions, but it's the hard work in between that really is special. It’s the reading of thank you cards or the understood appreciation for the help and cultivation of skill sets and qualities that have shaped their success and/or personal growth.

Jeremy competed back in the days of JCCA, USCCA, SCS, and ABS—from 2002 to 2005. As a young nationally competitive athlete he was more drawn to sport climbing, but later found a love for competitive bouldering and its more coordinated and powerful movement.  As a once nationally competitive athlete and now coach, it has been amazing for him to watch the sport grow and have an active role in helping young talented climbers continue to push themselves and the boundaries of the sport to elevate it and themselves to the next level. 

Vice President

Justin Angeles-Perez is the assistant head coach to the Method Climbing Team. He has a total of 8 years of climbing experience with 3 years of coaching experience. Justin assisted in coaching the Best Overall Youth National Team in the 2022-23 season and is also an ambassador and moderator for the Asian Climbing Collective affinity group. Justin uses metaphors, movement cues, and mental reminders in his coaching to teach athletes on how to approach and process their climbing. During his free time (other than climbing), Justin loves  cooking, listening to music, reading books & manga, and playing video games.

Secretary & Treasurer

Enrique Gomez is an assistant coach with 6 years of climbing experience in bouldering & sport climbing and a background in personal training. He uses his attention to detail and positive energy to encourage athletes to try hard and develop healthy mindsets. In his free time, he enjoys running, music, and spending time with friends.