Skateboard school · Since 2008
Your first few metres, a trick you can't quite land, or the urge to go further. We help you progress at your own pace, with a clear approach and the joy of skating.
Lessons in Provence · Online coaching across France
Children, teens and adults · From your first push to competition
Since 2008 · A shared story
Figures supplied by Old Skullz Skateboard. Discover the riders' stories
Meet the school
From lessons to Skate Camps, from technique to mindset: discover how we support skaters and share the joy of riding.
Get support
An in-person lesson, feedback on a trick, ongoing coaching or the unique experience of a Skate Camp: choose what fits your needs.
Lessons for children, teens and adults in Avignon, Noves, Le Thor and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Start, return or progress in a group or one-to-one.
Explore locations and lessonsClarify your goals, organise your practice and move forward with coaching that connects technique, fitness and mindset, wherever you skate.
Explore coachingSend your video for a coach's perspective on your movement and practical pointers suited to your level.
How video analysis works
Skate Camps · The Old Skullz experience
Trips to skate, learn with a coach and share everyday life with fellow skaters. New skateparks, challenges at your level and memories that last.
Programmes, supervision, ages and conditions on the Skate Camps page.
Our approach · The whole skater
The Rise and Grind method connects work on the board, physical preparation and mindset. The starting point stays the same: understanding the person and how they skate.
Start with your level, your goals and what holds you back.
Clear steps and exercises suited to you.
Keep goals realistic and enjoy skating from one session to the next.
What coaching brings
With Old Skullz, you have a coach to help you understand what's holding you back, know what to work on and adjust your attempts.
Old Skullz lessons and Skate Camps
Benchmarks based on over 18 years of experience. Potential results are not guaranteed.
Riders and families share their experience
Different experiences, the same enjoyment of progressing together.
Twelve selected Google reviews about lessons, Skate Camps and coaching.
Brands & partners
Academy
You don't need the same level or the same goal. Start where you are.
Find your balance, push, brake and get your bearings at the skatepark.
Find my feetUnderstand what's holding you back and give your sessions a clear direction.
Structure my practiceRediscover the feeling, adjust your pace and rebuild your confidence.
Return at my own paceRefine your technique and work towards your goals with physical and mental support.
Build my coaching planJournal
Understand the spot and find your place for a more confident start.
Read the guide
Give your practice purpose, even without the perfect skatepark.
Discover the method
Step back from self-criticism and understand what helps you try again.
Read the adviceAlso in the Journal: physical preparation and injury prevention.
Before you get started
Yes. Our lessons welcome beginners, children and adults alike. We start with the basics and adapt exercises to your level. Explore the lessons.
Adult lessons also welcome people returning after a break. Contact Max to find a setting and pace that suit your situation. Talk to the coach.
The Academy's resources are available online. For personalised feedback or ongoing support, explore video analysis and online coaching. Explore remote coaching.
Boards and protective equipment can be loaned to get you started. Confirm your needs with the coach before your session. Read the practical information.
Tell us about your level, your goals and what's holding you back. We'll help you find the right format.
