teaching is a skill
Learn how to teach roller skating
Join our in-person skate instructor program.
The truth is...
Teaching is a Skill — Just Like Skating
Being a great skater doesn’t automatically make you a great teacher. But teaching can be learned.
And like any skill, it starts messy: you try, you fail, you get feedback, you try again.
Over time, you sharpen your words, your delivery, your presence — until you can translate your teaching into someone else’s breakthrough.
We teach you everything running your first class to managing students, spaces, and energy — we teach you everything you need to become an exceptional instructor who actually gets people results and have fun while your at it.
If you’re serious about turning your passion into purpose and income, this is where it starts.
This training is designed to help you achieve rapid, transformative growth and build your foundation as a teacher.
-It's not like any other certification you’ve ever been to before
Here's What You'll Experience at the training
Direct Access to Knejie and the sk8shot studios team
Train directly with Knejie Allen and the team behind SK8SHOT Studios. You’ll get personal access to proven teaching methods, business insights, and the real world experience that’s helped us teach thousands of skaters and build a thriving studio from the ground up.
Join a Growing Network of Ambitious Skate Leaders
You won’t be learning alone. When you join this program, you’re surrounded by passionate, driven skaters from across the country, many of whom are already teaching. The energy is collaborative, the conversations are next level, and the connections you build can last a lifetime.
Built by Skaters, Proven by Results
Our teaching methods have already transformed the skate journey for thousands. Students who once struggled to stay upright are now confidently spinning, gliding, and even performing in front of crowds. We’ve helped total beginners become advanced skaters and more than that, we’ve inspired them to share their skills with others. This program packages those proven methods into a system you can teach with.
The First Step Toward Something Bigger
This isn’t just a one-off training. As SK8SHOT expands, we’re actively watching for passionate instructors who want to go all in teaching full-time, running local classes, and potentially even launching their own SK8SHOT studio in the future. If that’s something you’d want, this is your first step.
our game-changing instructor program
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✅Fundamentals First ApproachDeeply understanding the Fundamentals allows you to break down all moves at every level.
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✅Great Coaches Build Great SkatersLearn the mindset and approach to have great skate instruction for consistent results.
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✅Live PracticeSee how this applies in real life in real time during the training.
From Skater to Leader
We help you evolve from just doing the moves to teaching with clarity, confidence, and impact so your skills can change someone else’s life.
Turning Passion into Profit
Get strategies for packaging your sessions, setting your prices, and building a teaching schedule that supports your goals.
Building A Community
This program is more than technique. It’s about cultivating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and inspired to level up.
How to Make Your Classes Stand Out
Learn how to teach classes that actually help people improve and keep them coming back.
Building Confidence + Connecting with Students
Learn how to read the room, create a safe vibe, and connect with skaters of all levels so your sessions hit different.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS
Knejie & Adontis are the founders of SK8SHOT Studios — Kansas City's first and only professional roller skating school. With over 1,000 classes taught and a feature performance on HBO Max's "Roller Jam," their mission is to make skating more accessible, empowering, and joyful for people everywhere. What began as a vision and local lesson has grown into a global brand offering workshops, online courses, and community-driven skate culture. They believe that roller skating is more than a sport — it's a lifestyle, and a path to purpose.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an expert skater to join this program?
Nope. You don’t need to be a pro to teach but you do need to care about helping others improve. If you’ve got a solid foundation (forward, backwards, stop, turning around etc.) and a passion to lead, we’ll give you the tools to teach with confidence.
Is this a certification? Will I be certified to teach?
Yes this is an in-person training that ends with a certification of completion. This is real training that builds real results. Our goal is to certify instructors who can actually teach and create student breakthroughs.
What if I’ve never taught before?
Perfect. This program was built for skaters who want to make that leap. We teach you how to translate what you know into words, structure a class, manage the energy in the room, and guide students with clarity.
What exactly will I learn in this training?
We cover:
• How to break down moves at every level
• How to structure, lead, and scale your classes
• Communication strategies that gets the intended response
• Real-world practice with live students
• How to turn teaching into a sustainable side hustle (or full-time path)
Where does the training happen and how long is it?
Training is hosted in-person at our North Kansas City SK8SHOT Studio. It happens one day of the weekend, packed with hands-on teaching, group exercises, and guided feedback sessions.
What happens after the training?
You’ll leave with a toolkit, ongoing community access, and options to stay involved with the SK8SHOT network. If you shine, we’ll be watching for future opportunities — including potential partnerships or opening a studio with us.
Will I get support after the program ends?
Yes. You’ll be plugged into a network of certified instructors, get access to future coaching calls and a library of rotating curriculum.
Is there an age limit?
18+ Only.
How do I register for the training?
Click the "I'm Ready To Teach Button" and we will reach out with the next steps.