Staff Bios
Joe Czerwinski – Owner
Joe Czerwinski began climbing in 1994, and throughout his life as a climber, he has routeset for some of the biggest international events like the Asian X-Games and Junior X-Games. He continued route setting for the biggest production level events in the Asia and North America, working for ESPN, ESPNStar, NBC, Disney and OLN, and is still the most experienced production level route setter in the United States.
In competition, he was ranked in the top 20 for every national level adult event he has entered. In 2008, he was a member of the U.S. Adult National Bouldering Team and competed in the first IFSC Bouldering World Cup on U.S. soil, finishing 34th. (Vail, CO).
Outdoors, he has bouldered V13, climbed V11 in one hour, and flashed V10. He has climbed a route rated 5.13d/8b 2nd try, and flashed 5.13b/8a. He has been coaching for 15 years, and is the only male American to represent the United States as an athlete (08 Adult National Bouldering Team), and as a coach (USAC National Team Coach 2010-2012). During his tenure as Head Coach, he has produced 16 members of the U.S. Junior Climbing Team, 14 podium finishers, 2 National Champions, and 1 World Champion. He is also a state certified guide for Hueco Tanks State Historical Park.
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Joseph Craft
06:18 27 Feb 26
Exactly what I'm looking for in indoor climbing. In an effort to find the right pair of shoes I have been to nearly every gear shop and climbing gym in Phoenix. They are not all created equal. Some are long standing institutions that care about their community and the future of climbing.
Some are greedy corporate machines with entirely too much money behind them, that are capitalizing the current bouldering craze, destroying local climbing communities and dulling the sport by setting soft parkour problems for gym bros to take their shirts off and campus soft "V1's" for $95 dollars a month. Buying out gyms all over the country, creating a monopoly of mediocrity.
Focus Climbing Center is not that.
Focus prioritizes quality over quantity. Their problems and routes are designed to challenge you and make you a better climber. They are set by climbers Ie, people who climb rocks outside and care about the sport beyond setting clippable dinos to show off on instagram. Yeah they're sandbagged it's supposed to be hard. Grades don't really matter if your new anyhow. The staff is kind, helpful, and honest. You really get a family vibe from the place. Probably because it's owned and operated by a family of professional climbers. Their financial assistance program and discounted rates allow a level of accessibility to the sport no one else in the city is doing. Focus has integrity above all else, and if you fancy yourself someone who cares get down here and send it.
Some are greedy corporate machines with entirely too much money behind them, that are capitalizing the current bouldering craze, destroying local climbing communities and dulling the sport by setting soft parkour problems for gym bros to take their shirts off and campus soft "V1's" for $95 dollars a month. Buying out gyms all over the country, creating a monopoly of mediocrity.
Focus Climbing Center is not that.
Focus prioritizes quality over quantity. Their problems and routes are designed to challenge you and make you a better climber. They are set by climbers Ie, people who climb rocks outside and care about the sport beyond setting clippable dinos to show off on instagram. Yeah they're sandbagged it's supposed to be hard. Grades don't really matter if your new anyhow. The staff is kind, helpful, and honest. You really get a family vibe from the place. Probably because it's owned and operated by a family of professional climbers. Their financial assistance program and discounted rates allow a level of accessibility to the sport no one else in the city is doing. Focus has integrity above all else, and if you fancy yourself someone who cares get down here and send it.
Joseph Craft
06:18 27 Feb 26
Exactly what I'm looking for in indoor climbing. In an effort to find the right pair of shoes I have been to nearly every gear shop and climbing gym in Phoenix. They are not all created equal. Some are long standing institutions that care about their community and the future of climbing.
Some are greedy corporate machines with entirely too much money behind them, that are capitalizing the current bouldering craze, destroying local climbing communities and dulling the sport by setting soft parkour problems for gym bros to take their shirts off and campus soft "V1's" for $95 dollars a month. Buying out gyms all over the country, creating a monopoly of mediocrity.
Focus Climbing Center is not that.
Focus prioritizes quality over quantity. Their problems and routes are designed to challenge you and make you a better climber. They are set by climbers Ie, people who climb rocks outside and care about the sport beyond setting clippable dinos to show off on instagram. Yeah they're sandbagged it's supposed to be hard. Grades don't really matter if your new anyhow. The staff is kind, helpful, and honest. You really get a family vibe from the place. Probably because it's owned and operated by a family of professional climbers. Their financial assistance program and discounted rates allow a level of accessibility to the sport no one else in the city is doing. Focus has integrity above all else, and if you fancy yourself someone who cares get down here and send it.
Some are greedy corporate machines with entirely too much money behind them, that are capitalizing the current bouldering craze, destroying local climbing communities and dulling the sport by setting soft parkour problems for gym bros to take their shirts off and campus soft "V1's" for $95 dollars a month. Buying out gyms all over the country, creating a monopoly of mediocrity.
Focus Climbing Center is not that.
Focus prioritizes quality over quantity. Their problems and routes are designed to challenge you and make you a better climber. They are set by climbers Ie, people who climb rocks outside and care about the sport beyond setting clippable dinos to show off on instagram. Yeah they're sandbagged it's supposed to be hard. Grades don't really matter if your new anyhow. The staff is kind, helpful, and honest. You really get a family vibe from the place. Probably because it's owned and operated by a family of professional climbers. Their financial assistance program and discounted rates allow a level of accessibility to the sport no one else in the city is doing. Focus has integrity above all else, and if you fancy yourself someone who cares get down here and send it.
Newt Daily Garnick
00:08 25 Feb 26
YOU GET SPOILED HERE! Joe runs an amazing gym that has incredible climbs, staff, and climbers. I'm in the process of moving out of Arizona and after checking out multiple gyms in the state I'm moving to I can say without any question that FOCUS is the best rock climbing gym you will ever go to. I have not found any other gym that compares in the slightest. If you're new to climbing and start at focus every other gym will simply be disappointing.
Newt Daily Garnick
00:08 25 Feb 26
YOU GET SPOILED HERE! Joe runs an amazing gym that has incredible climbs, staff, and climbers. I'm in the process of moving out of Arizona and after checking out multiple gyms in the state I'm moving to I can say without any question that FOCUS is the best rock climbing gym you will ever go to. I have not found any other gym that compares in the slightest. If you're new to climbing and start at focus every other gym will simply be disappointing.
Madeleine Chandless
17:33 25 Jan 26
Great setting, fun gym! Check it out if you can!
Madeleine Chandless
17:33 25 Jan 26
Great setting, fun gym! Check it out if you can!
J Y
10:38 06 Jan 26
A great place to start as a new climber. Would recommend trying the hobby over some other places nearby. Ive met several beginner and veteran climbers who were so helpful and friendly that helped me improve from barely VB to nearly V1 climb in under a week, also helps me get over my fear of heights. Just need to start phrasing my questions better.
J Y
10:38 06 Jan 26
A great place to start as a new climber. Would recommend trying the hobby over some other places nearby. Ive met several beginner and veteran climbers who were so helpful and friendly that helped me improve from barely VB to nearly V1 climb in under a week, also helps me get over my fear of heights. Just need to start phrasing my questions better.
Eric Donley
23:48 30 Dec 25
Great spot to train. Friendly and welcoming vibes.
Eric Donley
23:48 30 Dec 25
Great spot to train. Friendly and welcoming vibes.
Jonatan Funtowicz
17:18 29 Dec 25
My 10 year old daughter has had a great time with her 10 day pass.
Jonatan Funtowicz
17:18 29 Dec 25
My 10 year old daughter has had a great time with her 10 day pass.
Isabella Huang
22:57 26 Dec 25
old school gym in all the best ways! loved the flowy and fun setting — properly sandbagged!
Isabella Huang
22:57 26 Dec 25
old school gym in all the best ways! loved the flowy and fun setting — properly sandbagged!
Tristan Loomis
23:56 17 Dec 25
Sweet spot with lots of boulder routes as well as friendly people. 10/10 would climb again
Tristan Loomis
23:56 17 Dec 25
Sweet spot with lots of boulder routes as well as friendly people. 10/10 would climb again
Samantha Bell
01:28 29 Nov 25
Really fun indoor rock climbing. Joe was great with our group of 8 kids from ages 8-17. They had a lot of fun and all felt comfortable and confident after learning the ropes
Samantha Bell
01:28 29 Nov 25
Really fun indoor rock climbing. Joe was great with our group of 8 kids from ages 8-17. They had a lot of fun and all felt comfortable and confident after learning the ropes
Caide Allen
04:46 06 Nov 25
Fantastic gym, Joe is a delight and the community is incredibly encouraging and welcoming.
Caide Allen
04:46 06 Nov 25
Fantastic gym, Joe is a delight and the community is incredibly encouraging and welcoming.
Jacie Czerwinski
23:49 03 Nov 25
Such a great community! I love supporting local gym owners!
Jacie Czerwinski
23:49 03 Nov 25
Such a great community! I love supporting local gym owners!
Jothan Samuelson
15:36 31 Oct 25
The Halloween comp was the best ever!!
Jothan Samuelson
15:36 31 Oct 25
The Halloween comp was the best ever!!
Randyka Pudjoprawoto
15:18 24 Sep 25
The route setting is awesome - some of the most creative routes ever. The wall is really tall. It took me some time to get comfortable falling from the top (17 ft I think), but the height will definitely help with building endurance. The two areas where the gym can improve on are: 1) this is the only high quality gym without a long community stick brush and 2) the manager plays horrible music (mostly people screaming nonsense), so I typically wear a headset when he's there.
Randyka Pudjoprawoto
15:18 24 Sep 25
The route setting is awesome - some of the most creative routes ever. The wall is really tall. It took me some time to get comfortable falling from the top (17 ft I think), but the height will definitely help with building endurance. The two areas where the gym can improve on are: 1) this is the only high quality gym without a long community stick brush and 2) the manager plays horrible music (mostly people screaming nonsense), so I typically wear a headset when he's there.
Bella Abdin
22:31 19 Sep 25
smells amazing in here
Bella Abdin
22:31 19 Sep 25
smells amazing in here
Jake Lee
23:46 29 Aug 25
Jake Lee
23:46 29 Aug 25
