Skateboard Lessons for Girls & Women

Women are the fastest-growing demographic in skateboarding. The sport’s profile has changed since the Olympics, and more girls and women are picking up a board than at any point in the last 50 years. But the infrastructure hasn’t caught up. There is no dedicated girls or women’s skate program anywhere in Westchester County, and the options in New York City are scattered and hard to find.

Leon already teaches women and girls in his regular private lessons. That part isn’t new. What’s new is the plan to build something dedicated: clinics, group sessions, and a space designed specifically for girls and women who want to learn without feeling like they’re crashing someone else’s scene.

The program will serve two groups. Adults who have been curious about skateboarding but never had a comfortable way in. And parents of girls who want their daughters to try something physical, creative, and genuinely different from the standard after-school lineup. Read Leon’s parents’ guide to skateboard lessons for more on what to expect.

This isn’t Leon announcing he’s going to start teaching a new group. He’s been doing it. Women and girls make up a real portion of his students already. Some are moms who saw their kids learning and wanted to try. Some are women in their 20s and 30s who always thought skateboarding looked fun but never had an opening. Some are girls who watched the Olympics and said “I want to do that.”

What they all have in common is they showed up a little nervous and left feeling like they belonged on a board. Skateboarding builds real resilience, and that confidence carries far beyond the skatepark. The dedicated program takes that and gives it structure: regular sessions, a group of peers, and a progression plan so you’re not starting from scratch every time. If your daughter is on the shy side, read about how Leon works with shy and nervous kids.

If you or your daughter want to start now, private lessons are available today. Same instructor, same patient approach, same rates. $$120 per hour, or $$300 for the 3-Lesson Package. Leon teaches across NYC and Westchester at a park or outdoor space near you.

The group program adds something private lessons can’t: other women and girls learning alongside you. But if you’re ready now, there’s no reason to wait.