Question 1

What is the best first step?

Accepted Answer

Start with the $100 Trial Session. It is a 1-hour first-time intro session, and each student gets one trial so the next recommendation is based on their real confidence, comfort, and skill level.

Question 2

What age do you teach?

Accepted Answer

I work with all age ranges. The biggest thing is that the student is genuinely interested in skating and has their own skateboard and gear they feel comfortable using.

Question 3

Do students need experience before starting?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. A lot of students start from zero. The first session helps me understand confidence level, coordination, comfort on the board, and the clearest next step forward.

Question 4

What should students bring?

Accepted Answer

A skateboard, water, comfortable clothes, and any safety gear they already use regularly.

Question 5

What are the current lesson options and prices?

Accepted Answer

The pricing ladder is $100 for the 1-hour Trial Session, $550 for the 4-Session Progression Pack, and $1,350 for Academy Semester enrollment. The 4-Pack includes 4 private 90-minute sessions and 6 total coaching hours. The Academy includes 10 private 90-minute sessions and 15 total coaching hours. Both come with dashboard included for structured calendar access, with protected scheduling available for consistent lesson times when availability allows, plus milestones, video progression tracking, and complimentary Academy Sunday invites.

Question 6

How fast does progression happen?

Accepted Answer

Every student progresses differently, but consistency changes everything. Skateboarding is heavily mental, and once students start building confidence and understanding movement more clearly, progression usually speeds up naturally. Whether someone takes one session, a 4-Pack, or joins the Academy, the goal is always real visible progression from where they started.

Question 7

Why are sessions 90 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Progression takes repetition, correction, demonstration, resets, and enough time for the student to actually feel the adjustment. Ninety minutes creates a much better rhythm for real learning and confidence building.

Question 8

What makes your coaching different?

Accepted Answer

A big part of my coaching is helping students understand the small details that actually create progression. I break movement down clearly, demonstrate adjustments in real time, and adjust coaching around confidence level, fear, coordination, and how the student naturally learns.

Question 9

Are helmets and pads required?

Accepted Answer

I usually recommend beginners use a helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads, especially early on. For more experienced skaters, students typically use whatever gear they already feel comfortable skating in. Ultimately, safety gear decisions are up to the parent.

Question 10

Are lessons beginner friendly?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. A huge part of progression is making students feel comfortable enough to trust the board, understand movement clearly, and build confidence naturally over time.

Question 11

Where do lessons happen?

Accepted Answer

Most lessons happen at Venice Skatepark and The Cove in Santa Monica. Additional West LA locations may be available depending on scheduling and progression fit.

Question 12

What happens if we need to reschedule?

Accepted Answer

Life happens. I try to keep scheduling flexible while also protecting consistency and reserved session times for other students. Clear communication always helps keep progression and scheduling smooth.

Question 13

How often should students skate?

Accepted Answer

Most students progress best with a healthy rhythm of lessons, independent practice, repetition, and recovery. Even one or two sessions per week combined with personal skating can create major momentum over time.

Question 14

Is the Academy just a bigger lesson package?

Accepted Answer

No. The Academy Semester is structured enrollment for committed students. It includes 10 private 90-minute sessions, dashboard included for structured calendar access, with protected scheduling available for consistent lesson times when availability allows, plus milestones, video progression tracking, and complimentary Academy Sunday invites. It is the best per-hour value at $90/hour, but the emphasis is development, not bargain pricing.

Question 15

What is Academy Sundays?

Accepted Answer

Academy Sundays are monthly group-style Academy sessions held at The Cove in Santa Monica. They give students a stronger sense of momentum, community, progression, and confidence outside of private lessons.

Question 16

Who is the Academy best for?

Accepted Answer

The Academy is best for students and families looking for structure, accountability, consistency, long-term progression, and a deeper relationship with skateboarding over time.

Everything Parents And Students Should Know Before Booking.

Start with the question that matters most.

Getting Started

Progression + Coaching

Safety + Equipment

Scheduling + Locations

Academy Questions

Start With A Trial Session.