Coach holding a young skater's hand, guiding them down the bowl wall
Salt Lake Valley · Skate Mentorship

Open the door
to progression.

Hey, I'm Carter Pendleton. I've been skateboarding for 6 years and competed nationally, and now I coach beginners and improving skaters one-on-one at parks across the valley — from First Push to Pushing Further.

How it works

Mentorship that meets you where you are.

No two skaters are the same, so no two sessions are either. Whether it's your first time stepping on a board or you're chasing a specific trick, we build the lesson around your goals and your pace.

A young skater watching a trick at the park, board in hand
Inside a session

What you're actually paying for.

Sixty minutes, one coach, one rider. Here's how every session runs — and what lands in your phone when it's over.

The Gateway Method

Every session runs on a three-phase structure built from hundreds of hours at the park — how it opens, how riders are protected, and how tricks actually get unlocked. The full walkthrough lives inside your account.

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After every session, texted straight to you
  • An edited video of the session's attempts and lands
  • A session recap you can ask questions about — what we worked on and why
  • Clear next steps, so progress carries into the next session
After five sessions, your kid doesn't just have tricks. They have a new relationship with trying hard things — self-determination, discipline, perseverance — and a reason to be outside.
Private lessons

Book more upfront, skate for less.

One-on-one coaching at the park of your choice. One flat rate across all five parks — booking a few sessions upfront unlocks a bigger discount.

1-on-1$50per 60-minute session
  • Single session$50
  • 3 sessions$142.50$47.50/session
  • 5 sessions$225$45/session
  • 7 sessions$297.50$42.50/session
Get Sessions
Duo — bring a friend$60per rider · 2 riders, 2 hours
  • Single session$60
  • 3 sessions$171$57/session
  • 5 sessions$270$54/session
  • 7 sessions$357$51/session
Get Duo sessions

Sessions are paid upfront · Anything over $215 can be split with Klarna or Affirm · Reschedule or cancel free up to 48 hours before · Duo runs at West Jordan, Vans and Lehi

Where we skate

Parks across the Salt Lake valley.

Pick whichever park works for you — one flat rate at all of them. Your sessions never lock you to a single spot.

HolladayTaylorsvilleWest JordanVans (Fairpark)Lehi

Don't see your park? Inquire for further parks.

Safety & trust

Protected before they ever drop in.

Every box a careful parent would check — already checked. This is the system standing behind every single session.

Vetted
  • Background checked
  • SafeSport certified — athlete safety & abuse prevention
  • USSEA certified coach
Prepared
  • First Aid & CPR certified
  • Check-in and warm-up before wheels ever roll
  • Helmets required, every session
Covered
  • Full liability insurance — certificate on request
  • Signed waiver and emergency contact for every family
  • Session cut short for your rider's wellbeing? Time is credited, never lost

Questions about coverage or certifications? Ask directly.

Ready when you are.

Weather-smart scheduling, session recaps, and a coach who builds the lesson around your rider.