Journal

Thoughts on skateboarding, learning, and skate culture.

July 9, 2026

7 Things to Do with Your Kids in NYC This Summer (That Aren't Camp)

Real outdoor activities around the city, from someone who's spent 15+ years outside with other people's kids.

July 9, 2026

How to Find the Right Skateboard Instructor (and What to Watch Out For)

What actually matters when you're looking for a skateboard instructor in NYC. Red flags, pricing, and what to ask before you book.

July 9, 2026

Why Westchester Families Are Choosing Private Skateboard Lessons

What parents in Larchmont, Scarsdale, and White Plains are telling me about why private lessons work for their kids.

April 2, 2026

Summer Skateboarding in NYC: Why This Is the Best Time to Start

Longer days, warm pavement, and parks full of people. If you've been thinking about it, summer is the season to go for it.

March 28, 2026

Skateboarding and ADHD: What the Research Actually Shows

A growing body of research suggests that skateboarding can help kids and adults with ADHD. Here's what we know so far.

March 27, 2026

Is Skateboarding Good Exercise? (Better Than You Think)

People always ask me this. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is more interesting.

March 26, 2026

Skateboarding, Anxiety, and Why Getting Outside Matters

Skateboarding won't cure your anxiety. But it might be the best hour of your week.

March 25, 2026

A Skater's Guide to Westchester County Skateparks

Every park worth knowing about in Westchester, from someone who teaches at most of them.

March 24, 2026

Skateboarding at the 2028 Olympics: Why Now Is the Time to Start

Skateboarding is officially a permanent Olympic sport. Here's why that matters for anyone thinking about picking up a board.

March 22, 2026

A Parent's Guide to Kids' Skateboard Lessons

Everything parents need to know: what age to start, safety gear, what to expect, and why skateboarding builds confidence like nothing else.

March 20, 2026

Can You Teach Yourself to Skateboard?

The honest answer from someone who teaches skateboarding for a living, and who taught himself first.

March 15, 2026

How to Learn to Skateboard as an Adult in NYC

A practical guide to starting your skateboard journey as an adult, with Leon's philosophy on patience and progression.

March 8, 2026

Why Skateboarding Builds Resilience (And Why That Matters)

Connecting skating to personal development, mindfulness, and the science of flow states.

February 28, 2026

The Best Skate Spots in New York City

A local's guide to NYC's best skate spots with personal commentary on each location.

February 18, 2026

5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before My First Skateboard Lesson

Common fears and misconceptions addressed honestly to help you take that first step.

February 8, 2026

Skateboarding Is an Analog Art Form

Leon's perspective on why skating matters more than ever in the age of AI and digital everything.