Skate Lessons

Meet Your Coach

Hiya! I'm Maddy, and I'm all about helping people find empowerment, joy, and confidence through skating! With 3 years of coaching experience, I'm here to support you in your skate journey, whatever it looks like. I started on wheels at 24, and having gone through the learning process myself, I know how it feels to be a beginner. That’s why I strive to create a judgment-free space where you can progress at your own pace, feel supported, and enjoy the journey! I'm patient, passionate, and truly believe skating can change lives! Are you ready to change yours?

Let's Get Skating

Lessons are the Secret Sauce to Your Skating: Here's Why!

  • Personalized Instruction

    Tailored specifically to you, our lessons meet you where you're at, focusing on your unique goals, and adapting to your preferred pace, giving you the freedom to dictate your learning journey!

  • Injury Prevention

    Learn how to skate safely and effectively from a professional who’ll teach you the proper techniques in both skating and falling, helping you avoid the trial-and-error phase of self-teaching where injuries often happen!

  • Comfortable and Controlled Setting

    Roll into an environment where you feel supported and safe to try something new! You deserve to feel comfortable, and we will work with you to cultivate a setting that caters to your needs!

  • More Progress, Less Guesswork

    With personalized feedback, you’re able to improve faster. No more wasted time trying to figure things out on your own—lessons help you jump right into skill-building and progress quicker!

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Skills for Every Skater

Take a peek at some of the skills you can learn in our lessons!

Skate Basics

Lay the groundwork for your skating journey! Our Skate Basics lessons focus on foundational skills and fun variations that help you move better, feel stronger, and skate with confidence.

Prepping:

Lacing Your Skates

Warming Up

Standing Up

Balancing on Your Skates

Falling Safely

Skate Etiquette

Fear Management

Rolling:

Little Marches

Bubbles

Using Edges

Skating Forwards

Skating Backwards

Crossovers

Turning

Transitions (Turning Around)

Pivots

Manuals

Strut Walking

Single Leg Skating

Shoot the Duck

Stopping:

Speed Control (Speeding up/Slowing Down)

T-Stop

Plow Stop

Spin Stop

Turn-Around Toe Stop

Park Skating

Drop, stall, slide, grind, or handstand your way through the park — we’ll help you build the skills to own every obstacle.

Beginner Park Skills

Skatepark Etiquette

Park Features (Names of Obstacles)

Park Skating Form

Falling Safely

Skating Up and Down Banks

Pumping (Through the Park and on Ramps)

Jumping

180 Rotations

Toe-Stop Tricks

Manuals

Dropping-In

Stalls (Many Fun Variations)

Slides (On Ramps, Ledges, and Rails)

Carving

Creating Lines

 

Intermediate/Advanced Park Skills

Pumping Higher

Airs

Jumping Variations

Stair Jumping

360 Rotations

Alley-Oop Tricks

Manuals (More Technical Variations)

Dropping-In on Taller Features

Drop-In Variations

Stalls (More Technical Variations)

Slides (More Technical Variations)

Grinds (Many Fun Variations)

Tackling Spines

Handplants

Cartwheels

Handstands

Inverts

Death Drops (Handstand to Drop In)

Improving Your Flow

Developing Your Style

Street/Trail Skating

Roll through the streets, parks, and trails with ease — we’ll teach you the techniques that make outdoor skating fun and safe!

Safety & Etiquette

Choosing the Right Gear (Wheels, Toestops, Etc)

Skating Regulations and Guidelines

Street/Trail Etiquette (Yielding, Passing)

Balance & Obstacle Navigation

Skating Over Small Obstacles (Rocks, Twigs, Cracks)

Rolling Over Uneven Terrain (Bumpy Sidewalks, Chunky Concrete)

Tight, Controlled Turns

Skating Up and Down Hills

Stopping and Speed Control

Stopping Techniques (And When to Use Each One)

Speed Control (Speeding Up an Slowing Down When Needed)

Navigating Loss of Control

Carving/S-Turns

Advanced Techniques

Backwards Skating

Skating With Speed and Control

Hill Bombing (Skating Steep Hills)

Distance Skating

Jumping Obstacles (Cracks, Bumps, Sticks)

Street-Style Tricks (Jumps, Slides/Grinds on Obstacles)

 

Skate Mechanics

Know your skates, know your ride! Learn the parts, the setup, and how to make your skates your own and tailored to your style.

Skate Parts And Purpose

Boots (High vs. Low Top, Heeled vs. Flat, Stiff vs. Flexible Ankle, Material)

Plate (Material, Sizing, Pivot Cups)

Toe Stops (Hardness, Long vs Short Stem, Taking Off/Putting On)

Toe Caps (Purpose, Materials)

Cushions/Bushings (Hardness, Shapes, When to Use Each Type)

Trucks (Sizes, Loose vs. Tight, Compatibility)

Wheels (Sizing, Hardness, Shape, When to Use Each Type)

Bearings (Types, Materials)

Nuts and Bolts (Sizes, Uses)

Laces Waxed vs. Regular, Lengths)

Maintenance And Repair

Timeline for Maintenance/Repairs

Assembling and Replacing Parts

Boot Cleaning and Care

Wheel Care (Rotation, Cleaning)

Bearing Care (Cleaning, Replacing)

Toestops (Rotating, Replacing)

Pivot Cups (Replacing)

DIY Fixes (Wobbly Skates, Loose Nuts, Patching Boot Holes)

Customization And Your Set Up

Choosing Your Skates (How to Pick the Right Ones For You)

Upgrading Your Skates (Adding Personalized Parts to Suit Your Skate Needs)

Performance Enhancers (Insoles, Personalized Lacing Techniques)

Part Compatibility

Dying Your Skates

Don't see the skills you're looking for?

Shoot us a message, and we will let you know if we can help you master them!

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Sessions and Rates

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No Skates? No Problem!

We provide rental skates and protective gear at no additional cost for all lesson participants. We will check in with you before your lesson, so you can let us know what you need, and we’ll have it ready for you when you arrive!

Accessibility Matters

Can't swing full the cost of a lesson right now? No worries!

We believe skating should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation. If cost is a barrier, reach out! We offer a sliding scale and will do our best to work with you so you can still get rolling.

Just shoot us a message—no need to explain or justify. We're here for you ⬇️