OUR TEAM

Inspiring the Next Generation of Skaters

WILL STEPHAN

Will Stephan is the founder of Chicago Skate School and a strong proponent of all things skateboarding.

He has been skating for over 15 years and is also the proud owner of Sapient Skateboards, a Chicago-based skateboard brand and manufacturer.

With years of experience in teaching skateboarding, he holds both a technical and personal understanding of what it takes to learn how to skate.

Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.

ZACK RUPP

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Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

BELLA GARCIA

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Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.

HARRY MASTER

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Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.

MILES GOODBY

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Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.

Satomi Rabottini 

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Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.

Caden Slovacek

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Q: How long have you been skating? 
A: 25 years

Where is your favorite place to skate in the city? Park and street spot. 
A: I hit Grant Park Skate Park for the park vibes, and cruise the Loop for endless street spots.


Q: What's on your go-to skate session soundtrack? 
Alright, on the board, I'm all about that skate punk. Gotta have the energy! My go-to bands are NOFX, Bad Religion, and Motorhead

Q: What has skateboarding taught you? 
A: Skateboarding's taught me resilience, the art of creative problem-solving, and the amazing feeling of community.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out? 
A: My advice? Embrace the falls, have fun, and be patient. Find your crew, wear your helmet, and just keep pushing.