Team.

Joey Nicotra

Age: 
16

How long have you been riding? 
Since i was 8 so about 8 years now.

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
My dream job would be skateboarding professionally and owning a skatepark which i could lead some kind of skate ministry at.

What is the most important thing in the world to you? 
My relationship with my Lord and personal Savior! 

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why? 
Well iv'e definitely had several huge influences, one being my parents growing up, secondly all of my friends that i see on a daily basis that encourage me to do the right thing, my youth minister Kent Wells who introduced me and guided me to becoming a souled out believer, my small group leaders Perry Bynum and Kevin Smith who have walked with me through everything and been role models of Jesus Christ, Ben Dishman who has completely helped me in my walk with God more than anyone else and been an amazing example of how Christ lived, Cameron Muilenburg who is a fantastic leader and inspiration to so many riders, and the 116 clique who has spoken to me and convicted my life to get me on the right track through music! 

What is your favorite thing about Skateboarding? 
Finally learning something new that you have been trying forever and rolling away perfect and getting a clip that you are super hyped about!

What is your favorite part of life? 
Well life itself is without a doubt amazing! God has blessed me with so much it's honestly hard to put everything into words. I love God and growing closer to him and fortunate enough to live out my faith in a place where i'm not persecuted for it. I love waking up to a family that loves me with god always providing for me. I love my school and all the people God has put in my life. I love the skate scene and all the opportunity there is in Dallas. I love my church and the bible study i'm so blessed to lead with D'Andre Martin. God has blessed me with more than i could've ever imagined!

Describe the perfect day: 
Witnessing a friend come to know Christ.

Me growing closer with Christ.
Go skateboarding and not get hurt.

Get a clip i'm proud of.
Dinner with the Fam.

What is your favorite Skateboarding company and why? 
This is probably going to seem super main stream but i really like Nike Sb. I don't like that they put Es out of business, but their team kills it, their clothes are fresh, and shoes skate great.

What are 3 websites you check on a regular basis? 
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Name two things about yourself that might surprise people: 
I hate Chocolate. I almost started Yo-Yoing professionally.

Favorite part of being in the Hidden Family?
Honestly just being on a team that represents Jesus and being looked at as "A Christian that skates completely for Christ."