Paul Zitzer Talks Skatepark of Tampa, Pros and Cons of Skateboarding in the Olympics and More on The Nine Club

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Brian Blakely | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 4:35 PM ET

Paul Zitzer stepped into The Nine Club hot seat and brought a proper little timeline of skateboarding history with him.

From his early days convincing his parents to help pay for a vert ramp in Florida, to playing a key role in launching the legendary Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT), Paul has stories for days. We're just barely scratching the surface here, too! Dive in.

Should vert skating be in the Olympics? Did the Olympics really help skateboarding? Do we need more/better trade shows and events in skateboarding? Who's really running the show? All these questions and more—Paul is locked and loaded with his thoughts all throughout.

Zitzer’s an OG through and through—he’s been around the block more than a few times. From his days as a legit pro to backing some of the heaviest up-and-comers in the game, it’s no wonder he brings so much insight to conversations like this.

He brings a perfect blend of experience, perspective, and humor to the show, making it a great episode whether you're familiar with him or not.

I'm not here to spoil anything for you, though. Press play and get familiar with one of skateboarding's finest.

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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