Learn to skate
You’re never too old, and it’s never too late.
Group lessons for schools, private and small-group lessons for individuals, and wellness lessons for corporate teams. Ages 5 through 105.
Our approach
Patience, energy, and genuine love for the sport.
Whether you’re a first-time skater trying to find your balance or a returning skater brushing off years of dust, we teach roller skating the same way we run our events — with patience, energy, and genuine love for what we’re doing.
We come to your school, community center, backyard, or venue. All you need is a smooth surface and a group of ready-to-learn skaters.
Choose your lesson style
Three ways to learn.
Group lessons for schools
Perfect for PE classes, after-school programs, and school-day enrichment. Kids learn balance, coordination, and confidence in a structured environment.
Ages: K–12
Group size: up to 30 students
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Private & small-group lessons
Focused instruction for individuals or small groups. Great for first-timers, returning skaters, or families who want to learn together.
Ages: 5 and up
Group size: 1–4 skaters
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Corporate wellness lessons
Team-building through skating. A unique addition to your company’s wellness program — coordinated, active, and memorable.
Ages: adults
Group size: 8–30 participants
Duration: 60–90 minutes
The curriculum
A framework that meets skaters where they are.
Beginner level
- Standing up and getting balanced
- The correct skating position
- Marching, then rolling
- Falling safely — yes, everyone falls, and we teach how
- Stopping (T-stop, plow stop)
Intermediate level
- Backwards skating
- Crossovers (skating in a circle without tripping)
- Turning and pivoting
- Building speed with control
- Skating with music and rhythm
Advanced level
- Jumps and spins
- Skating tricks
- Dance-skating basics
- Roller derby fundamentals (with league connection to Monterey Bay Roller Derby)
We adapt to each group’s skill level — first-time skaters get patient beginner instruction; experienced skaters get pushed to level up.
Why lessons with us.
- Experienced instructors with decades of combined skating experience
- Roller derby league connection — our instructors have deep training in skating fundamentals
- We come to you — no rink to travel to
- All equipment provided — skates, helmets, safety gear
- Fun, encouraging atmosphere — we make learning something new feel safe
- Ages 5 to 105 — literally never too old
- Small groups — no getting lost in the crowd
Common lesson questions.
Do I need my own skates?
No. We bring rental skates in all sizes. If you have your own skates, you’re welcome to use them.
What if I’ve never skated before at all?
Perfect. Beginners are our specialty. We start with standing up and marching — no experience needed, no embarrassment allowed.
Can I take lessons if I’ve had a bad experience with skating before?
Absolutely. We hear this often, and every time the outcome is the same — with proper instruction, most people find that their previous bad experience was really about not having the right teacher.
See the full FAQ for more.
About your instructors.
Lessons are taught by Max Troyer and Morgan Goyette. Max grew up in a roller skating rink and has been skating for 40+ years; he was a founding referee of Monterey Bay Roller Derby and helped establish the league’s WFTDA credentials. Morgan has been skating derby with MBRD for seven years and brings a coach’s patience to every lesson — her background as a professional nanny means she’s especially good with kids.
Full team bios on the About page.
Ready to roll?