Dave Shaheen- Davis Skate Club

Toledo native Dave Shaheen is the founder of Davis Skate Club. Operating out of the heart of downtown Cleveland, the organization is committed to exposing the precious gift of skateboarding to high school students at Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School, where Dave happens to teach. Lessons, workshops, field trips, and exposure to the art and culture of skateboarding are all part of the programming. With help from other organizations (like previous guest Advocate SkateWorks, Dave is getting primo boards and gear into the hands of underserved communities. Lots of positive momentum is building right now in the Cleveland scene. This upcoming Friday March 13th, Dave will be hosting the annual Art Show auction/fundraiser at Lakewood's Westside Skates. Please show up and support his mission and go home with a quality piece from one of Ohio’s finest. Join us for a wide ranging interview including Woodville Skatepark, Athens, teaching high school social studies, Westside Skates, and the future of the Cleveland scene. Dave currently lives in Lakewood, Ohio with his wife and kids.

 

Time Stamps:

 

1:30- Background info

5:10- Discovering skating 

8:25- The Toledo scene

35:35- Davis Skate Club

52:17- The Kids

1:08:10- Difference in skate culture today 

1:12:06- Key contributors

1:20:40- Art Show (March 13th 2026)

1:26:25- The Future/Cleveland Scene

1:32:02- Most influential Ohio Skater 

1:35:18- Closing thoughts