Tony Hawk's father and sports?

Tony Hawk discussed the significant involvement of his father, Frank Hawk, in his early skateboarding career. Frank Hawk was notably supportive, overseeing many of the skateboarding events in which Tony participated. This involvement provided both support and challenges for Tony, as it led to perceptions of favoritism which he had to navigate among his peers. Despite these challenges, Frank's active presence in the skateboarding community was largely driven by his passion and dedication to supporting young skateboarders, including his son, as well as creating a sense of community around the sport. Tony felt grateful for his father's efforts, which were crucial in enabling him to pursue his skateboarding passion (1). Additionally, Frank Hawk's love for sports, especially skateboarding, was profound. According to Tony Hawk, his father would have been thrilled to see skateboarding become an Olympic sport, as he was a significant enthusiast of the Olympics and various other sports, reflecting his broad interest and encouragement for athletic pursuits (2).