Manaaki Motu Skate School

Gina Reed is a skateboard coach & instructor who has taught hundreds of wāhine of all ages to skate.

Online Course: Low Risk-High Joy Coaching Program For Women!

The course is specifically geared towards adults - it’s never too late to learn how to skate! Gina has based this course around Manaakitanga, the act of taking care or looking after. Learning to skateboard as a woman is a form of self love.

“I really enjoyed how the course focused on skateboarding from a holistic perspective. I really appreciated how it addressed the barriers that I felt about skateboarding like what I looked like (especially wearing safety gear- now I rock it!) or doing something wrong (the course was great at affirming there is no right and wrong, it's all about enjoyment).

It really helped progress my surfing which was awesome to see! But mostly, my biggest achievement was gaining confidence in my ability to skate. I have so much fun when I get out there :)

I'm really enjoying skating, have way more confidence now and am excited to continue.”

“I feel so grateful to have found the Manaaki Skate program and Gina. The online skate videos are easy to follow, everything is broken down into manageable steps for progression and I like the reflection time to think about my unique skate journey. I have been so touched by Gina’s support. She is a very special coach. Caring, inspiring and super motivating. I’ve learnt to go at my own pace, to take off the pressure and focus on having fun. I feel strong, happy and connected when I am out skateboarding. Thank you!!!”