About
Sammy Baptista was born in Santa Barbara and was first sponsored at 11 years old by Powell Peralta. At age 14, he was sponsored by Shorty’s Skateboards and was featured in the classic video “Fulfill the Dream”.
Sammy quickly made a name for himself on the skate scene with his technical tricks and creative approach. Throughout his career, Sammy has been featured in numerous skate videos and magazines, showcasing his talent and passion for the sport.
Aside from his successful skateboarding career, Sammy has also been involved in various projects, supporting causes such as empowering the youth through skateboarding.
After retiring from the professional skateboarding circuit in 2013, Sammy has continued to advocate for the skateboarding community and is a source of inspiration for aspiring skateboarders.
Today, Sammy remains active in the skateboarding world as a coach and mentor for the sport. He continues to inspire others to pursue their passions and use skateboarding to impact their communities positively.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Getting them comfortable riding the board. Start working on the process to learning how to Ollie. The most important part is to have fun.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Retired professional skateboarder
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
90 per hour
How did you get started teaching?
Through friends.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young kids and adults learning how to skate.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
When one of my students learned to ride on his own.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It's a life long passion of fun and setting goals that will carry through your whole life.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What type of skating they want to learn. Where they would like to learn at.