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Meet Christian

Christian Drizzy Hanna is a professional skateboarder from Kingston, Jamaica, who has competed in multiple national contests since he was 16 years old. He’s been featured in TV advertisements for Hanes, Adidas, Black Pyramid, and more! He's hosted multiple skate competitions across the world and has a vast knowledge on how to make skateboarding your career! He also holds the most video parts of any skateboarder in Atlanta GA.

Get a lesson with Drizzy today and expand your skate knowledge!

"I love teaching skateboarding because I enjoy watching the excitement of learning something new! Skateboarding teaches many lessons, such as failure to success, and others that can be carried into everyday life. Watching people conquer fear and accomplish what they once thought was impossible is one of the most fulfilling parts of teaching with Skate ATL!"

-Drizzy

Skateboarding Instructor

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Meet Mike

Also known as the (Tony Hawk Skatepark Hero), has been skateboarding for 25 years. Originally from McDonough, Ga, Mike has traveled all over North America, and skated with the best of the best (including Tony Hawk).

He started skateboarding when he was 10 years old, and started teaching skateboarding lessons at the age of 15. Mike has always been heavily connected in the skateboarding community, especially here in Atlanta. He recently hosted one of the biggest Go Skateboarding Day events in ATL history.

Mike also toured with Untitled Skateboards in 2008 - 2009 all over the United States and Canada. He now resides in Georgia, Where he is raising his two kids, working, and spending quality time with his family. Mike still actively competes from time to time, but says he’s more focused on helping others. With 20 years in experience as a skateboarding instructor, He is one of the best Atlanta has to offer.

"Skateboarding changes the way you look at the world. It teaches you patience, good things don’t come easy, and that no matter how many times you fall, get back up and try again.” I am thankful for all the beautiful places I have been and all the wonderful people I have met through skateboarding. I didn’t know when my mom bought me my first skateboard for Christmas that I would be embarking on a lifelong journey on this wooden toy with wheels. But it has truly changed my life for the better, and I can’t wait to share with others what I have learned along the way." - Mike

Skateboarding Instructor

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Meet Javan

Javan is a professional skateboarding instructor based in Atlanta with deep roots in Philadelphia, where he first discovered skateboarding at age 12. Growing up, he honed his skills at the world-famous Love Park plaza, a cornerstone of global skate culture.

His passion for skateboarding has taken him across the country, living and skating in Denver, New York City, and Los Angeles while immersing himself in each city’s unique skate scene. Beyond the skatepark, Javan has been featured in national campaigns, modeling shoots, and commercials, collaborating with renowned brands including Urban Outfitters, G-Star, Champion, K-Swiss, Puma, LRG, and Vans.

Today, Javan brings that same experience and professionalism to his work as an instructor in Atlanta. Through his coaching, he focuses on building strong fundamentals, creative expression, and a love for the culture that skateboarding represents

Skateboarding Instructor

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Skateboarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, with participation climbing by over 10% every year. Now that skateboarding is an Olympic sport, its popularity has exploded, and more kids than ever are eager to learn.

For me, this became personal when my 8-year-old daughter showed a real interest in skateboarding. I taught her the basics—how to push off, balance, and get comfortable on her board—but I knew that if she really wanted to improve, she needed lessons from someone more experienced than her dad.

I started looking online for local skateboarding lessons but came up short. Most of what I found was through national referral networks that felt overpriced and disconnected from the local community. That’s when I decided to ask around, and eventually, I found Matt.

Meet Our Founder and How We Got Started

Allan Minter

Our goal is to make it easy for families in Atlanta to connect with top-notch skateboarding instruction. Whether your child is just starting out, wants to drop into their first bowl, or even dreams of going pro, we’re here to help. Matt has coached several skaters who now compete professionally, and he’s ready to help your kids take their skills to the next level.

We’re local, we’re passionate, and we’re all about making skateboarding fun, accessible, and empowering. Let us help you or your child roll into something amazing.

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