Matt "Atreau' Mercer
Camp director/Youth Mentor/Skateboard instructor/Events Coordinator. Educator.
Matt has been skateboarding for 27 years, with over 22 years of experience working w/ youth programs, camps, group homes, and elementary schools. Matt has created/implemented structured play programs, character development, & conflict resolution, and taught dance, Dj’ing, and skateboarding throughout his career.
After years of skateboarding, documentation, and progression, Matt began receiving product endorsements from skateboard brands & earning sponsors each year until 2009 when a California-based brand approached him about a collaboration. They offered Matt a pro skateboard model, he accepted the offer & continues to push himself through the love of skateboarding, music, dance, and working with young people.
Matt spent almost 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area but has relocated to Atlanta to be closer to his family, and continue to grow his youth program ” Positive Youth Movement” & his Skateboard and clothing brand “Forward Skateboarding.”
Experience
Awards
Steel Roots Pro/Am contest 2002
2nd place
Best trick contest TAMPA AM 2005
4nd place
Past experience
Ymca (childcare), Ymca (Outreach/Afterschool), Ymca Summer camp/(skate instructor), Camp Carolina- (Counselor/Skateboard instructor), Moores metamorphosis group home (mentor), Chabot Elementary (site coach), Washington Elementary( site coach), Hoover Elementary (site coach), PYM- Skateboard Camps/Classes- Various sites (owner/director/instructor)
Rates for Skate lessons
Private lessons
Semi-private- $45.00 an hour
group lesson (4 kids) $35.00 an hour
(minimum 5 students)
$210 per session (for 8 weeks)
$266 per session (for 6 weeks)
$384 per session (for 4 weeks)
Monday - Friday
2PM-3PM
3PM-4PM
4PM-5PM
5PM-6PM
7pm-8pm (spring only)
Classes are organized by age group and abilities. Beginner. Intermediate & “Leadership” Ages 5-8 , 9-10, 11-14, 15-17. Contact us to figure out where your student best fits in. Rates will vary depending on the site location and program needs.