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.
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.
USSEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 82-2720402) establishing the national certification standard for skateboard coaches, instructors, and K-12 PE teachers. The organization is in active development of its certification framework, operating ahead of pending NGB (National Governing Body) status alignment with U.S. Olympic skateboarding pathways.
