I’m Jack! I’m a skateboarder, youth worker, author and founder of The Skate Club.
I first started skating as a child on the wooden ramps of the old Level Skatepark and Da Roof Skatepark in Brighton.
I’ve been teaching people of all ages in various capacities since 2010 but eight years ago I started teaching skateboarding and that’s when I realised that it’s what I want to do!
I started The Skate Club shortly after the release of my book “How to Train Your Skateboard” and I’m so incredibly happy with the little community we’ve built here!
FUN FACT: I’m fluent in Spanish and have lived in Spain, Colombia and Macedonia.
Hi, my name is Blayne. I am a passionate skateboard instructor born in South Africa now living in Hove.
I love making a difference in my role by being friendly, approachable, caring as well as understanding and validating emotions such as fear while finding a way to move everyone forward.
I’ve worked in other activities such as watersports and snow-sports over the years while having caring roles.
I enjoy being active in my personal life enjoying a very wide variety of activities such as skateboarding, exercising, video games, crafts and spending quality time with the people in my life.
FUN FACT: I recently won first place in the best trick event at a fingerboarding competition in London
Hi, my name is Zak. I have been skateboarding for 20 years now and it has given me so many opportunities in friendships, travel and mostly fun!
My goal is to give the best possible advice and support to anyone who is interested on their skateboard journey. Hopefully the result is to give people the chance to have just as much fun as I do each time I step on a board.
My approach is always about positivity, encouragement and teaching self-belief. A lot of skateboarding is believing in yourself and I am here to make sure that people come away feeling proud of what they have achieved.
FUN FACT: I am also a passionate photographer, husband and new father. Also, I do love a nose manual.
Hi, my name is Liv! I’m a skate coach and graphic designer who recently moved to Brighton.
I started skating six years ago and it quickly became my entire world! I love being a skateboard coach, and seeing people excel at something they may have never thought they could do is one of the highlights of my day.
My approach to teaching is to create an environment that makes everyone feel safe and welcome in the skateboarding community, no matter who they are or their previous skateboarding experience. I love helping people progress and learn new tricks, but I mainly want everyone to come away feeling confident in themselves!
FUN FACT: I’m currently studying for my level 1 in British Sign Language!
I’m Zac. I’ve been skateboarding for 12 years and teaching for 7 of those. I’m also involved in the marketing side of The Skate Club, which I love. Skateboarding has brought so much joy to my life and taught me some amazing life lessons.
The first time I stepped on a board I thought it was going to be easy. I flew straight off onto my bum, got instantly humbled, and couldn’t stop wondering how on earth I’d ever be able to improve. But with practice and patience, you do improve. You reach a point where you’re skating in ways you never imagined you could.
That process taught me something important: whenever I face the same feeling in other parts of life, I know that with patience and practice I can overcome the obstacle in front of me.
Teaching kids skateboarding and watching them go through that same process is super rewarding for me. My hope is that even though we’re just messing about on a piece of wood with four wheels, those same lessons stick with them for life.
Hi, my name is Kaz and I’ve just finished my diploma in adventure education and sports.
I’ve been working with young people for the past 2 years encouraging them to take part in outdoor activities like surfing, skateboarding, kayaking, climbing and canoeing.
I’ve volunteered at a Surf Therapy project mentoring children needing additional support and this is where I first found my love of teaching.
It has shown me how being active and pursuing sports like skateboarding massively helps build confidence and perseverance.
I love supporting and encouraging people to try new things and be the best they can be at whatever they choose to do.
FUN FACT: I recently went ice climbing up frozen waterfalls in Norway.
Hi, I’m Louis, a coach here at The Skate Club. I started skateboarding over 15 years ago and really benefited from getting help learning the basics. It’s safe to say that skateboarding is more than just a passion, it’s a huge part of who I am.
Having been born and raised in Brighton I’ve realised how great the skate community is here and how lucky I am to be able to help others become part of it. The skateparks here are brilliant and my favourite trick at the moment is a smith grind.
Whether it’s your very first time on a skateboard or refining more advanced techniques, I’m here to help you feel confident and have fun!
I’m currently studying Art at Falmouth University but am regularly back in Brighton to see friends and family, and work at the Holiday Skate Club!
FUN FACT: My dog can speak fluent Mandarin.
Hey I’m Ozzy, I’ve been skateboarding on and off since I was a kid. I only recently fell back in love with the sport. When I decided a conventional office job wasn’t not for me, I quit my day job (a well paid job) of 12 years in the Tech industry, I decided to become a skatecoach and guitar teacher.
I adore skateboarding. A perfect symbiosis of physics and art. The style I gravitated towards is more about charisma and flow rather than technicality. I like to try and make it look graceful. It makes me feel like I understand the world a little better through being connected through gravity.
Skateboarding is incredibly important within any community. Being a contributor within that makes me feel like I’m making a positive impact on the world.
Hi I’m Marc, I first picked up a skateboard when I was 8, I’m now 32 years old and still loving it! My favorite thing to right now is learning new tricks on flatground, especially in switch and nollie stance.
One of the best things about my job is seeing someone land a trick they never thought they could do and breaking that fear barrier, it’s awesome as it’s something they can take with them beyond skateboarding!
When I’m not coaching with The Skate Club my time is spent looking after my little daughter Cleo or running my community-focused organisation, For the Aumies. You might see me dishing out my famous sarnies at local skate events!
FUN FACT: I have a passion for cooking, especially Malay and Indonesian food!🥘
Hi my name is Ollie, I’m 19 and have been skating for 8 years and I’ve lived in Brighton my whole life.
I’ve been working at The Skate Club since I finished college and I’m now studying Film and Television at Bristol University.
I love working as a skate coach because it’s so rewarding to see the confidence and excitement it brings to the people we teach while sharing my passion for skateboarding.
Something I’ve really enjoyed is coaching at my old primary school! I’ve even taught both my little brother and sister to skate.
Fun fact: When I was younger I actually taught my dog how to skate too!
