Indoor skateboard park near Chicago with street course and bowl at Asylum Skatepark

Asylum Skatepark Instructors

Helping skaters across Chicagoland build confidence, learn new skills, and have more fun on a skateboard.

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Experienced. Passionate. Here to help you progress.

  • All Ages

    Kids, Teens, & Adults

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    All Skill Levels

    Beginners to Advanced

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    Certified instructors

    Structured & Progressive

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    Indoor Training

    Skate Year-Round

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Meet The Team

  • Joshua Yoshi Neal

    Joshua “Yoshi” Neal

    Sponsors:
    Asylum Skatepark, JetBlack, Skateboards, Static Hardware, Ultra Slappy Wax, Zen Sei Bushings

    Certifications:
    Graduate of the School of Hard Knocks

  • Eli Grana

    Eli Grana

    Sponsors:
    Asylum Skatepark

    Certifications:
    Skate Instructor Association

  • Jose Vega

    Jose Vega 

    Sponsors:
    Asylum Skatepark, Etnies Flow, Slums Skateboards 

    Certifications:
    MMA, National skateboard Association SKATZ

  • Will Orlyk

    Will Orlyk

    Sponsors:
    Asylum Skatepark, Slums Skateboards, NFK, Ecstatic Clothing

    Hobby/skills:
    Professional skill toy player, unicycleist and music instructor 

    Goals:
    My goal is to spread the love and skill of skateboarding to any body and everybody. Anyone can skateboard no matter who you are.

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Building Skaters. Building Confidence.

  • Fundamentals

    Build a strong foundation with balance, board control, pushing, turning, stopping, and other essential skills.

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    Safety

    Learn how to skate responsibly and develop the skills and awareness needed to navigate the park safely.

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    Progression

    Work toward achievable goals and develop the techniques needed to advance to the next level.

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    Confidence & Fun

    Create a positive learning environment where skaters can challenge themselves without feeling pressured.

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