top of page
F57838A5-8B7B-47CA-AD1B-5900686E0230_1_105_c.jpeg

Forward Skateboarding

Skateboards & Apparel

Private Skateboard Lessons - 1 on 1

After school - Group Lessons

Skateboarding & Culture Camps

Candace S

“I just wanted to say THANK YOUUUU!.Cam loved every minute of it!
Matt....your ability to multi-task between multiple kids, is admirable!!! So cool to watch  but ya got skills on the board as well 🔥 !!"

Benjamin Academy

"All we can say is....Yeahhhhhh! Loved the interaction with our group and Matt, Matt and our group, and the confidence our kids gained from this experience. I would recommend this sport for any child that shows independence who isn't afraid to take a chance on themselves. The bonding the kids had during this event was amazing."

Samantha S

“My daughter has been skating for a year now and had plateaued with her Ollie. We reached out to Matt and after her first session with him she was successfully ollieing better and over objects that she just wasn’t getting on her own.”
Bio

MATT"ATREAU" MERCER: SKATEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR/PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDER

IMG_4580.jpeg

Matt “Atreau” Mercer is a professional skateboarder & instructor based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 30 years of skateboarding experience and more than 25 years dedicated to youth programs, Matt has significantly contributed to skateboarding communities in North Carolina, The SF Bay Area, Kingston Jamaica & Atlanta.

​

+ Skateboarding Experience: Matt began skateboarding in his youth & has since developed a profound expertise in the sport. His dedication led to product endorsements and sponsorships, culminating in a professional skateboard model offered by a California-based brand in 2009.

​

+ Youth Mentorship: Throughout his career, Matt has worked extensively with various youth programs, camps, group homes, and elementary schools. He has implemented & created structured play programs, character development initiatives, conflict resolution strategies, and has taught dance, DJing, and skateboarding throughout his career.

+ Entrepreneurship: Matt has been offering his own camps, skateboarding classes & events since 2014, under the name "Positive Youth Movement"  & started this brand "Forward Skateboarding" in late 2017 & now FSS "Fwd Sk8 School" to offer both skateboards/apparel + lessons, camps, classes and events.

​

Book Your Spot

49853A31-4C2C-492C-86C3-E7BDE21C3388_1_105_c_edited.png
bottom of page