Debating with your friends who’s the best Skateboarding coach?
Rodney Mullen or Tony Hawk?
Here is our list of the best Skateboarding coaches of all time.
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Best Skateboarding Coaches:
- Rodney Mullen
- Tony Hawk
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#1 Rodney Mullen
- 🏆 Achievements: Inventor of numerous skateboarding tricks, such as the flatground ollie, kickflip, heelflip, impossible, and 360-flip
- 📅 Years Active: 1980s–Present (as a professional skateboarder)
- 👕 Teams Coached: x
- 🌐 Nationality: American
Rodney Mullen, widely regarded as the “Godfather of Street Skating,” made an indelible mark on skateboarding with his inventive tricks that formed the bedrock of modern street skating.
Although he is not typically known for being a coach in the traditional sense, Mullen has mentored many skaters and shared his insight to inspire the next generations.
Rodney’s technical skills and relentless innovation have made him a living legend in the skateboarding community, and he continues to influence skateboarders around the world through his talks, demonstrations, and collaborations.
#2 Tony Hawk
- 🏆 Achievements: First skateboarder to land a 900; multiple X-Games medals; established the Tony Hawk Foundation to support skatepark construction
- 📅 Years Active: 1980s–Present (as a professional skateboarder and entrepreneur)
- 👕 Teams Coached: x
- 🌐 Nationality: American
Tony Hawk, also known as “The Birdman,” is one of the most prominent figures in skateboarding. He became a household name after landing the first-ever 900 at the 1999 X-Games.
While not a coach in the traditional sense, Hawk has been an advocate for the sport, constantly working to make it more accessible, and providing guidance to young skateboarders through his foundation and media presence.
Beyond his skateboarding prowess, Hawk has also ventured into business, creating the successful ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ video game series and collaborating with brands to develop skateboarding gear and apparel.
FAQ
Who is the greatest skateboarding coach of all time?
The greatest skateboarding coach ever is debatable; however, some respect Rodney Mullen for his unparalleled influence on skateboarding tricks and techniques.
Who was the most successful skateboarding coach?
The most successful skateboarding coach might vary by metric, but Rodney Mullen is often credited for coaching and influencing countless successful skateboarders.
