Start well on a skateboard
You've decided to begin skateboarding ? You're in the right place—we'll help you. And don't worry if you think you're “past the age” to start skateboarding. You want to do it, so let's do it! Right?
To find out more, read this explainer—you'll probably learn plenty!Learn to skateboard: the basics and tricks to get started as a beginner
Contact us directly to make an appointment. In the meantime, get to know us through this video
In our videos we help you progress in skateboarding. The coach reveals his secrets!
The coach’s perspective: Max Cherarak (Mon Coach Skate)
Max Cherarak is a Professional skateboarding coach, his work is to teach skateboarding and make lessons accessible to more people. His story will show you that if you want to, you can!
“I was a terrible student, and listen carefully to what I'm about to say… After coaching several thousand athletes over the last 20 years
To give you a quick version of my story, I decided to make a living from skateboarding 17 years ago. I hold 4 state qualifications that allow me to teach different sports professionally, but I specialised in skateboarding out of passion.
I'm passionate about teaching, because enjoying the learning process makes us much more likely to take information in. Just as when you watch a video that interests you, you'll find it easier to remember. Makes sense… So why does traditional learning have to be so boring ?
If I’d learned the right way, I’d probably have got better grades. I was bad at school, but today I teach. It sounds like a joke, but it’s true!
Training for skaters
Today, I try not to repeat the way I was taught, because I don't want the people I coach to fall asleep. I want to give them something they remember, for the benefit of their progress !
So, as a coach, I like to put myself in my students' shoes. Taking a step back from our role helps us set an example and apply the advice we give to ourselves. (Hence my videos of Tahiti if you've been following)
One year to tame this monster!
I set out to take on Teahupoo, one of the most dangerous waves in the world. Here's my experience.
Anyway, now I make videos about making skate lessons accessible to everyone. Enjoy.”
The role of protective gear for beginners
Protective gear is strongly recommended when you start skateboarding. But should you rely on it alone, or is it also important to know how to break a fall?
In this video we discuss the theme of protective gear. Le coach apporte un point de vue nuancé pour pouvoir progresser en skate en toute sécurité.
