Austin is a 27 year old amateur skateboarder and snowboarder from Cherry Hill, NJ. He first took an interest in the sport when he watched Tony Hawk land “The 900” at the X-Games in 1999. A few years later he started skateboarding with friends from his neighborhood. Skating did not come easy to him at first. It took him almost a year just to learn how to ollie. Austin continued to practice until he eventually landed it. That feeling was indescribably amazing.
Austin spent the next 12 years skateboarding up and down the east coast. He’s proficient in street skating, as this is where he started. Frequenting Philadelphia’s renowned skater hangouts, such as City Hall and LOVE Park until they closed to skateboarders. In later years, he became more comfortable skating transition such as FDR skate park. This combination makes him a well-rounded and experienced skateboarder. He’s sponsored by WiseGuyUSA and the SnowVibesCrew street team. He has also recently started a skate media company with a fellow skater and friend.
Austin has always enjoyed helping people of all ages learn how to ride and do new tricks. He is patient when instructing and understands that everyone learns things at different paces. He has worked with children as young as 2, all the way up to 55 year old dads! One thing Austin enjoys most is watching someone accomplish a goal they set and worked hard to achieve. The most important thing is always to be safe and have fun!