Staff Bios

Joe Czerwinski – OwnerAna Burgos

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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22:59 15 Mar 24
First time climbing, great experience. Clean and friendly gym.Joe was very nice and did an informative beginner orientation. Would definitely return... in the future.read more
Kathleen NewtonKathleen Newton
23:58 12 Mar 24
This was our second time. Joe is amazing. We had such a good time. We will definitely go back. Take advantage of t-shirt Tuesdays!
Steven NealSteven Neal
18:53 17 Feb 24
Top tier climbing gym, owned and operated by top tier humans
Jason CookJason Cook
23:29 14 Feb 24
I have tried to call this location multiple times, throughout multiple days and no one answers. If you can't answer a simple question without leaving... a voice mail then I guess you don't need our business.read more
Brandon ClaymoreBrandon Claymore
18:42 13 Feb 24
Great fun!!
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23:52 04 Feb 24
April PeyerApril Peyer
00:13 04 Feb 24
My kids love climbing at parks and my youngest is not a quite 3 yet. I thought I would feel more comfortable with them wearing harnesses, which I... did. But they didn’t want to wear them. They loved the bouldering side. The front desk associate did a great job with orientation and everyone was very welcoming. We’ll definitely try it again when the boys get older!read more
Brett MonikBrett Monik
03:57 01 Feb 24
Quality bouldering with a great atmosphere. All the essentials for training, and even a bunch of self belay climbs. Awesome place! I will return.
Jessica GibsonJessica Gibson
21:25 29 Jan 24
Such friendly staff, beautiful facility, plenty of rooms to climb. First timers. Had a blast!
Faith NgoFaith Ngo
18:35 15 Jan 24
LOVE the setting here and the training tools (tension board, weights area, campus board, and hangboards)!
julie Ljulie L
04:11 09 Jan 24
MattMatt
00:45 21 Dec 23
No top rope or lead routes, mostly a bouldering focused gym with high routes to boulder on. There are auto belays though. I went on a Wednesday... night and it was busy, but mostly club kids which is always cool to see. Almost - 1 ⭐ cuz the club kids kept showing me up on my routes 🤣read more
Nicole JouasNicole Jouas
23:46 19 Dec 23
I’ve been going to Focus Climbing Center for over 3 years and it is phenomenal. The membership is well worth it. There is a massive bouldering wall... ranging from slab to roof, 8 auto-belays and workout equipment. I highly recommend checking this place out for both bouldering and rope! Thank you for creating a community that I’m proud to be a part of!!!read more
Sarah NakamotoSarah Nakamoto
18:38 18 Dec 23
On a work trip a friend and I dropped in here to get a climb session in. Tanner was great at laying out the safety features during my 1st visit. Auto... belay was fun. Routes were decent. We didn't boulder. It was not super busy which was nice for a Tuesday evening!read more
Andrew SwisherAndrew Swisher
23:29 17 Dec 23
Cydney WalkerCydney Walker
05:02 14 Dec 23
One of my favorite gyms to climb at! The staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable.
Rachel CoronaRachel Corona
22:04 26 Nov 23
n00bslayer08n00bslayer08
21:02 19 Nov 23
I've been climbing here since August 2023 (I'm writing this in November 2023 for reference) and I have so much fun every time I go to focus (3ish... times a week). Extremely friendly employees and a very peaceful atmosphere in the gym. I also appreciate that this place is a small business and not a national chain, you can certainly feel the love for the place from the owner and employees.read more
Darrin BlumkeDarrin Blumke
19:38 16 Oct 23
Samuel EvansSamuel Evans
22:11 13 Oct 23
This is a great gym! It's fun, great setters, and they change up routes frequently. I learn a lot climbing here and feel inspired to get better.
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