Testimonials
Teachers and Coordinators
(The first day of the curriculum) is going great! I told my first hour that they should be very proud because they were the first students to ever do a skateboard unit in the state of Kansas. This is a great addition to physical education. The students have surprised me so far with how well the majority can "Push". The rest of the curriculum went very well and the kids had a great time with it. Feel free to let other PE teachers contact me about the program.- Cade Armstrong
Physical Education Department
Derby Middle School, Kansas
Derby Middle School, Kansas
"First off I would like to say that the Skate Pass program has been a huge success for my Before & After School Program. It is especially amazing that we serve 25 students every morning at 7 am, who instead of skating out in front of the campus, can skate inside our gymnasium, and learn the proper techniques at the same time. We are drawing 25 students every morning at 7am faithfully!! The true testament comes from my attendance office because since we started our AM skate club, the tardies and absences of the students in the club have drastically declined!! That's amazing!!"
- Brandan Aldridge
RAP After School Program Coordinator
Will Rogers Middle School, California
RAP After School Program Coordinator
Will Rogers Middle School, California
"It was awesome! The kids enjoyed it so much. The Skate Pass curriculum is safer and easier than inline. I had kids who couldn't stand on inline skates riding and progressing on the skateboard."
- Richard Cendali
American P.E. Teacher of the Year
CAHPERD Teacher of the Year
President's Distinguished Fitness Service Award
Douglass Elementary School, Colorado
American P.E. Teacher of the Year
CAHPERD Teacher of the Year
President's Distinguished Fitness Service Award
Douglass Elementary School, Colorado
"Skate Pass has been a great way for our Physical Education Teachers here at Kingston High School to introduce skateboarding into our Physical Education classes. The students have really enjoyed learning and exploring a new sport/activity. Working with Skate Pass has been a GREAT experience, and their knowledge of how to integrate skateboarding into our school was tremendous! I would HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone wanting to improve their program."
"The Skate Pass equipment we ordered worked out great! The kids loved it, and the curriculum and equipment was excellent! We really thought the equipment was awesome! The kids did too, even the “skateboarders” thought it was good stuff. We have some pretty exciting things planned for the future and with Skate Pass!"
"I could actually skateboard at the end of it! It was amazing how quickly the group progressed. The steps were easy to follow and the progression was natural. Everyone was cheering each other on and looking out for each other. It was great to have the kids watching us at the door – they were amazed and really excited about the idea of skateboarding in the school – it really showed the potential interest of kids.
"I have just had four of my students tell me today that they are asking for skateboards for Christmas. The skateboard unit is working out better than I expected. Watching the kids who would have never stepped foot on a skateboard gain confidence through out the week has been the high point for me."
"Our principal was so impressed to observe that many of the students who had struggled with discipline problems throughout the school year were shining stars in the skateboarding class. It was great to see these students radiate success!"
Complete testimonial letter
- Lester I. Green Jr.
Physical Education Specialist
Kingston High School, New York
Physical Education Specialist
Kingston High School, New York
"The Skate Pass equipment we ordered worked out great! The kids loved it, and the curriculum and equipment was excellent! We really thought the equipment was awesome! The kids did too, even the “skateboarders” thought it was good stuff. We have some pretty exciting things planned for the future and with Skate Pass!"
- Tammy Bryant
Health Promotion and Education Service Manager
Cero Gordo County Department of Public Health
Mason City, Iowa
Health Promotion and Education Service Manager
Cero Gordo County Department of Public Health
Mason City, Iowa
"I could actually skateboard at the end of it! It was amazing how quickly the group progressed. The steps were easy to follow and the progression was natural. Everyone was cheering each other on and looking out for each other. It was great to have the kids watching us at the door – they were amazed and really excited about the idea of skateboarding in the school – it really showed the potential interest of kids.
- Jen Grant
Sport Animator Regional Manager
Annapolis Valley Regional School Board
Nova Scotia, Canada
Sport Animator Regional Manager
Annapolis Valley Regional School Board
Nova Scotia, Canada
"I have just had four of my students tell me today that they are asking for skateboards for Christmas. The skateboard unit is working out better than I expected. Watching the kids who would have never stepped foot on a skateboard gain confidence through out the week has been the high point for me."
-Valerie Dudash
2006 West Virginia Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
Charles Town Middle School, West Virginia
2006 West Virginia Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
Charles Town Middle School, West Virginia
"Our principal was so impressed to observe that many of the students who had struggled with discipline problems throughout the school year were shining stars in the skateboarding class. It was great to see these students radiate success!"
Complete testimonial letter
- Tyler Crippen
Physical Education Teacher
Maria Mitchell Elementary School, Colorado
Physical Education Teacher
Maria Mitchell Elementary School, Colorado
"I'm pleased to see that Skate Pass has come up with a logical, sequential approach that is developmentally appropriate for teaching skateboard skills."
- Billy Gober
Director of Educational Services, Sportime International
Dekalb, Atlanta Coordinator, 15 years
Alabama P.E. Hall of Fame
Director of Educational Services, Sportime International
Dekalb, Atlanta Coordinator, 15 years
Alabama P.E. Hall of Fame
- Cindy Gober
Tennessee P.E. Teacher of the Year
Tennessee Secondary P.E. Teacher of the Year
Co-Chair Governer's Council on Physical Fitness & Health
Tennessee P.E. Teacher of the Year
Tennessee Secondary P.E. Teacher of the Year
Co-Chair Governer's Council on Physical Fitness & Health
“The Skate Pass program is appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students. The kids are taught skateboarding fundamentals while wearing protective gear. This ensures a safe and exciting learning environment.”
- Eric Larson
Physical Education Coordinator
Denver Public Schools, Colorado
"I used to be afraid of skateboarding, but now I've discovered that skateboarding is really fun."Physical Education Coordinator
Denver Public Schools, Colorado
"The Skate Pass program encourages kids to pursue a fun, lifelong and inexpensive activity."
- Anne Turnacliff
Physical Educator
Boulder Valley School District, Colorado
Physical Educator
Boulder Valley School District, Colorado
Students
- 2nd Grade Boy
"That was so much fun. I can't wait for Skate Pass to come back!"
"I've owned a skateboard for three years. Now I know how to ride it!"
- 4th Grade Girl
"I've owned a skateboard for three years. Now I know how to ride it!"
- 5th Grade Girl
"Oh yea, that was awesome! Doesn't that just feel great?!"
-5th Grade Boy