The United States Skateboard Education Association (USSEA) launched in 2017 to empower people through life-changing skateboard experiences.
Get CertifiedThe United States Skateboard Education Association (USSEA) was founded in 2017 by Chris Hargrave and Joe Eberling with a shared vision of empowering skateboarders of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Today, Chris and Joe are joined by a small team of dedicated individuals who continue to grow the organization through outcome-based skateboarding instruction for coaches and educators across the country.
Founder
Since building his first skateboard in 1976 from repurposed roller skates and a splintery piece of cast-off ¾ inch plywood, Joe has had a passion for skateboarding. When Joe moved from Tacoma, WA to Beijing, China in 1986, his trusty skateboard went with him. In 2001 Joe founded Iconx, China's first Snowboard and Skateboard School.
Founder
Chris is a passionate action sports coach who has spent over 25 years developing innovative ways to empower people to achieve their goals. He has had the opportunity to work with, develop, and push skateboarding and snowboarding methodology and tactics to the highest levels, all the way through to the Olympics and X-games.