INSTRUCTORS

Our professional staff is comprised of experienced board riders and trained instructors to give each rider a positive experience while pushing them for progression and enjoyment.

Matt Reynolds

AKA: Coach Matt
Stance: Regular
Hometown: Aina Haina, Oahu
Homepark: Proper Rideshop
Years Skating: 35
Years Working at Proper: Founder since 2011
Favorite Trick: Fs slash grind
Favorite Cereal: Peanut butter crunch
Inspirational Quote: “As you think, so shall you become” – Bruce Lee
Work experience: Skate Care Hawaii, Woodwardwest, GRO, Poseidon foundation, Local 808 LLC, Askate, etc…

Coach Haves

Max Haves

Stance: Regular
Hometown: San Francisco
Years Skating: 24
Years Working at Proper: 7
Favorite trick: Heelflip
Favorite Cereal: Lucky Charms
Inspirational Quote: “Skateboarding is not a crime”
Work Experience: Skate Care Hawaii, Woodwardwest, A skate, Proper University.

Heimana Reynolds

AKA: “Mana boy”
Stance: Regular
Hometown: Aina Haina
Years Skating: 11
Years Working at Proper: 8
Homepark: Hawaii Kai Skatepark
Favorite trick: 540 Mctwist
Favorite Cereal: Reeses puffs
Inspirational Quote: “Keep working hard and you shall overcome”
Work Experience: Skate Care Hawaii, Poseidon Foundation, GRO, Askate, Local 808 LLC.

SEAN MCLEAN

AKA: LT. Sean
Stance: Goofy
Hometown: East Coast
Years Skating: 17
Years Working at Proper: 12
Homepark: Kaneohe skate park
Favorite Trick: Tres flip
Favorite Cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
Inspirational Quote: “Stay Stoked.”
Work Experience: Skate Care Hawaii, Woodwardwest, Poseidon foundation, Local 808 LLC.

Coach Nova

NOVA HAZEN

Role: Coach
Location: Honolulu, HI
Skateboarding: 8 years rolling strong
With Proper Rideshop: 3 years
Journey: Started as a student ➝ grew into a JR ➝ now thriving as a coach ✨
Home Park: Hawaii Kai Skatepark
Favorite Trick/Style: Rock and Roll 🤘
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Mini-Wheats 🥣
Motto: “Work hard, play harder.”

Nova’s story is the true definition of Practice Makes Proper. From learning as a student, stepping up as a JR, and now leading as a coach, Nova inspires riders by showing what’s possible with dedication and consistency. Before coaching at Proper, Nova also worked with children teaching beginner sailing classes—building a strong foundation in patience, safety, and youth instruction.