Lessons & Camps « Austin Skateboarding Club

Lessons & Camps

Lessons

Aside from our monthly rallies and special events, we also offer lessons and camps year round. Our instructors have over 60 years of combined skateboarding experience. So whether you’re a beginner looking to tackle the basics, or an experienced skater looking to learn some new tricks, we can help!

Beginner Courses

Introduction to skateboarding safety. How to use your pads, what to do when falling,etc…
Learn proper stance, form and posture, starting and stopping, turning left and right
Learn tail skids,tic tacks, half cabs, and other technique-driven tricks

Intermediate Courses

Learn how to do kick turns, carves, drop ins, fire crackers, acid drops, big ups, and much more!

Advanced Courses

Learn the ollie, pop-shuv its, nollies, 180s, the kick-flip and other advanced maneuvers!

Details

Lessons are held at Mable Davis Skate Park; yet can be relocated by request. (additional fees may apply)
Lessons are one-on-one.(Contact us HERE for group rates!)
Lessons are available by appointment only.
Equipment can be provided if needed.
Lessons are non-refundable.

RATES:

1 Hour Individual Lesson: $55.00

3-PACK: $125.00 (save $40)

6-PACK: $225.00 (save $105)

30 Minute Individual Lesson: $30.00

SOLD SEPARATELY

Skate Camps

The A.S.C. has been the driving force for skateboarding camps here in Austin for some time now. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and friendly environment for everyone to learn in. So if you are just getting started or quite advanced, our camps will give you the guidance you need to take your skating to the next level. So come skate, get tips from the coaching staff and head home with new tricks and a bunch of new friends!

Camp Schedule

For a schedule of upcoming Camps and Details, check out Events.

Typical day at camp:

7:45am-8:00am – Drop Off
8:00am-8:30am – Warm ups and Introductions
8:30am-10:45am – Instructors will guide the skaters through different lesson plans. (Water breaks are taken every 30-45 minutes)
10:45am-11:15am – Organized skateboarding games and contests.
11:15am-11:50am – Free Skate!
11:50-12:00pm – Pickup

Instructors

CHRIS ZARBOCK

AGE: 30
YEARS SKATING: 18
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 8
FAVORITE TRICK: Finger Flips and Manuals
HOMETOWN: Corpus Christi, TX
DAY JOB: School Teacher of Physical Education and Health

Chris is the founder of the A.S.C. as well as one of it’s instructors. He owned and operated his own Skate Shop in South Austin from 2002-2007. Not only does Chris know most everything about the skateboard, but he has been teaching it to others here in the area for almost a decade. Just ask him anything about your board and he’ll have the answer!

JESSE REED

AGE: 32
YEARS SKATING: 21
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 6
FAVORITE TRICK: Front side flip and 360 Ollie
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX
DAY JOB: Emergency room Registered Nurse

Jesse has been running many of the A.S.C. functions for some time now. He has also taught skateboarding all over the country at multiple Air Force Bases, as well as Lake Owen Skate Camp in Cable, WI. Through out his skateboarding career, Jesse has held many reputable sponsors and placed well within the contest rankings. He’s rad!

Jon-Erik Palmer
Jon Erik Palmer

AGE: 31
YEARS SKATING: 24
YEARS INSTRUCTING: 6
FAVORITE TRICK: Nollie Heelflip
HOMETOWN: Austin, TX

Jon-Erik is an Austin local. Know as having a unique technical style, Jon holds a very large bag of tricks. He has many years of instructing under his belt and is really good at what he does. We are very happy to add him to the A.S.C. team.