HEAD INSTRUCTOR AND FOUNDER OF POR VIDA SKATEBOARDING
pham tan
Pham has been skating for two decades and counting. He started Por Vida Skateboarding to introduce skateboarding to kids and adults in a fun and safe way. Patient and ever-encouraging, Pham continuously shares his knowledge and guides students to achieve their full potential.
Pham completed the SG-Coach Programme from Singapore Sports Council in January 2014 and has experience teaching skateboarding in local secondary and international schools.
P.V.S TEAM
our coaches
INSTRUCTOR
arie
Arie picked up skateboarding in 2015 and found it a great way to express herself. Skateboarding allowed her to expand her circle and make life-long friends along the way. It also encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone to face her fears.
She enjoys being a skateboarding coach because she finds it fulfilling to see students feeling happy when they progress and learn new tricks. She also finds it rewarding when they step out of their comfort zone and begin to enjoy skateboarding.
INSTRUCTOR
Baiti
Baiti has been skating since 2002. Her love for skateboarding shines through and has given her numerous opportunities to share her passion for the sport in various ways—she was featured in a children’s broadcast show, hosted a college skateboarding competition, and even participated at a Vans’ event as a crew member.
She is an all-rounded skateboarder who also enjoys other boardsports. She finds coaching the most rewarding of all and believes that skateboarding can help build character and a great opportunity to find lifelong friends
INSTRUCTOR
Jared
Jared picked up skateboarding in 2012. Self-taught in his early days he struggled with progression until he befriended experienced skaters that helped in his progression.
His patience and persistence grew as he became more experienced. He wishes to share the same helping hand to students after receiving it all those years ago when he first started.
INSTRUCTOR
Brandon
Brandon’s first skateboard was a gift from his father back in 2013 and he has been rolling ever since. Skateboarding is his passion and it has taught him the value of perseverance while having fun as well.
He is a patient instructor who enjoys helping others to hone their skills. He believes that skateboarding is a great way to connect everyone from different cultures, and it can impact people’s lives and give them a chance to experience new things.