On October 11, 2025, Vincent Milou lit up Street League at Roland-Garros. Beyond the spectacle, his victory offers practical lessons for every skater, from beginner to experienced rider, and shows why structured coaching changes everything.
A historic moment: Vincent Milou winner of the SLS at Roland-Garros
Vincent Milou won the SLS event held at Roland-Garros, where the tennis courts were transformed into a true street skating arena. This triumph is the reward for a combination of technical work, mental preparation and the ability to adapt to unfamiliar obstacles. RMC Sport
It's more than a title. It's the culmination of a journey built on hours skating the streets, improvised obstacles and personal challenges. Milou himself summed up the event: “Skating here was incredible… the most amazing Street League ever.”
Why this victory must inspire you (not just dazzle you)
The method that changes everything
What Milou shows is that performance at the highest level is based on three pillars: mindset, technique and adaptation. Ces mêmes piliers sont ce que nous développons dans nos skateboard lessons and our coaching at Old Skullz.
What this victory teaches you – and what You too. you can apply
Here are the lessons any skater, beginner or experienced, can take from this moment. It's about more than the spectacle: it's about the method.
Lesson 1: Visualization and mental preparation
Vincent Milou does more than physically rehearse his tricks. He imagines the skatepark, obstacles, transitions and landing—even before he gets there. This visualisation helps reduce competition stress and anticipate the unexpected.
Practical exercise to be undertaken : before each session, close your eyes for 5–10 minutes and visualise your entire run: every obstacle, every trick and how you'll move from one obstacle to the next. Do it as though you were really living the moment.
Lesson 2: Train for the unexpected
At Roland-Garros, the challenge was twofold, and the ability to adapt quickly made the difference. The surfaces, transitions and angles aren't the ones you're used to. Despite that, Milou managed to enter a “flow state” straight away.
Practical advice : change obstacles each week. If you often skate the same rails and stairs, try a different park, set up improvised obstacles or change what you have to make the environment less predictable.
LLesson 3: Consistency + smart repetition
Regular sessions, even short ones, focused on technique, style and balance are what lead to wins. Milou built his consistency in competitions such as the X Games (silver medal) and Street League. L’Équipe+2Olympic+2
Practical exercise : choose three tricks you want to master and spread the repetitions throughout the week (for example: one day for ollie / kickflip, another for grind / slide, and another for flow and transitions). Aim to practise well and consistently, rather than doing everything at once.
How our coaching brings you closer to a pro like Milou
This is where your coaching comes in. Turning moments like Milou's into personal progress takes more than good intentions.
Being good by chance is possible. To be good long-term, it’s a system. At Old Skullz, we combine:
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More than 10 young people who spent time with us have become French national team members.
The story of Max Berguin
Picture Max, 15: a young skater from Rouen heading to Skate Camp and joining Liam Lefranc in our minivan for their first Skate Camp. Après 10 jours de coaching Old Skullz (visualisation + balance board + sessions variées), Max prend confiance et découvre en lui un talent auquel il n’avait pas pensé. Quelques années plus tard, il devient champion de France.
It’s not magic: it’s a method built on repetition, adaptation and a human approach.
Inspiring story: from a fall to a crown
Remember: Milou, from the Landes, grew up skating street spots, in improvised sessions and on makeshift obstacles. He didn't benefit from sponsorship until his results spoke for themselves: a finalist at the Tokyo Olympics (4th), an X Games medallist and a regular on the Street League circuit. L’Équipe+2Olympic+2
Every victory follows failures: moments when the slide goes wrong, the landing is messy and you feel you're getting nowhere. In academic terms, it's called the “zone of progress”, where you push your limits, physically and mentally.
Your action plan in 5 steps (immediate)
Here's what you can do today to build on Milou's victory and follow his example in your own skating:
Conclusion: Milou inspires you, our coaching propels you forward
Vincent Milou's victory at Roland-Garros proves that excellence is the sum of concrete habits. If you want to turn your attempts into successes, it's time to take a structured approach—and enjoy it.
Vincent Milou's victory at Roland-Garros is more than a trophy: it's a message. Elite skateboarding is built obstacle by obstacle, mentally and physically, with heart.
If you want to transform your own victories—the ones that matter to you—join our coaching programme. Learn to prepare like a pro and ride with purpose, confidence and style. Because ultimately, what matters isn't just winning an event—it's winning within yourself.
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