“Skateboarding doesn't make you a skateboarder. Not being able to stop skateboarding makes you a skateboarder.” -Lance Mountain    A Note From The Instructor: "While I no longer skate the same way, take the same risks, or have the same skating style as I once had, my passion for rolling around on those magical four wheels has not diminished. It is hard for me to remember a time in my life when I didn't have and consistently enjoy riding a skateboard.    This pursuit has not been without its ups and downs. My closest and most long-term friends were met via skating, and some of my best memories involve hanging out with my friends and rolling companions. On the other side of that coin comes my tribulations at the hands of my pastime. While I hope not to scare any parent of a skater. In 2008, I learned how important helmets are. In that year, I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of racing down a hill. The doctors told my mother that my TBI was so severe because of the culmination of many blows to the head. All this being said, I urge every skater and every parent to ensure that they wear a helmet.    Because, after all, I have experienced, the good outweighs the bad, I decided to teach the art of adaptive creativity which some call "skateboarding"." -Zach W.    About Zach W: Zach has been skateboarding for over twenty years. He brings to his lessons a fundamental understanding of how to ride a skateboard on all types of elements. From the skatepark to the street, Zach is well-versed in all manners and styles of skateboarding.    As a Certified Nurse Aide, Zach also brings along with him a professional knowledge of first aid and BLS (Basic Life Support) skills certification. His knowledge of skating is only paralleled by his knowledge of healthcare and his love for both.    Zach instructs anywhere around the Charlotte metropolitan area and is willing to travel far distances to accommodate. Zach accepts students of all ages and teaches beginner to intermediate-level skaters.    Zach loves to share his passion for skating and will be just as passionate about teaching any newcomer or more seasoned skater how to refine their skateboarding abilities.

I have over 8 years of experience.

Great with kids, I have been skating basically all my life. And I skate for Nike sb, a BlackSheep Skateshop

Hi. My name is Marc. I've been skating since I was 6 and now I'm 30+. I was sponsored by big names in the past such as habitat skateboards, magic, Osiris, DVS, venture, and smaller companies such as red balloon skateboards, pony board co., royal crown skateboards, and bike barn skate shop. I believe I'd be a good teacher because of my experience and skill level. I will work 1 on 1 to try and get your child or you On a level they'd like to get to in skateboarding. From the basics to the advanced.

Curt was the DIRECTOR of the Mecklenburg County Naomie Drenan Skate Park. Skated for more than 15 years and have extensive knowledge of the sport- the lingo, the gear, the names, the brands, and the equipment. He helped younger kids learn how to skate better whether it be riding or doing flip tricks or grind

I started skating when I was 10 and once I got my first skateboard it's all I wanted to do m very passionate about skateboarding its a way of life to me it builds character and friendships all together I have taught my younger brother and many friends and park locals how to skate and in the end, we have a bond through skateboarding while skating I would love to be an instructor because skateboarding isn't easy and can be very difficult I would be able to break it down and explain and demonstrate how to make it less difficult.

Brandon has spent time teaching younger kids around his neighborhood growing up. He enjoys teaching and watching people grow in doing what they love. Flips & grinds are just a few tricks he mastered. He is funny, patient, enthusiastic, and oftentimes stoked when anyone learns a trick. HE IS EXCITED TO BE YOUR INSTRUCTOR!

What Students can learn from my lessons are the basics of skateboarding from safety, board knowledge, and tricks but the most important lesson my students will learn, is the art behind the skateboarding culture and how the passion for Skateboarding can teach everyone how to balance life and learn more about themselves. Skateboarding taught me how to be resilient & to never give up. Skateboarding is my passion but teaching will feed my spirit and help spread my love for the art.

Skateboarding is my hobby. I love to skate. I've been skating for 6 years now and I know a lot about skating. I know the proper ways to do tricks and what steps to take to improve faster. I've actually taught a lot of my friends how to skate and they started to improve more than I have. I know exactly what to do when doing tricks and what to look for. I'm able to correct you and if you were to apply it I can guarantee you'll land it! I'm a very family-friendly guy who has a huge passion to skate.