![]() Hoffman has produced, directed and hosted several TV series for ESPN including Kids in the Way, HBtv, and Mat's World. The growth of Hoffman Promotions gave birth to the Hoffman Sports Association (H.S.A.), the organizing body for BMX Freestyle events worldwide, such as ESPN's X Games and all international X Games bicycle-stunt events. ESPN joined with Hoffman Promotions in 1995 to produce and televise the series each year. He developed the Bicycle Stunt (BS) series to give riders a place to compete and to showcase their talents. In 1991, Hoffman attained the pro division and launched both Hoffman Promotions and Hoffman Bikes. He won the first contest he entered as a professional and took home a $2,200 check. An article in Ride Magazine commented: "What's left to say about a guy who ignored all established limits and redefined vert riding – at age 15". In 1987, at the age of 15, Hoffman became the youngest SPROO to join the freestyle BMX circuit and was hired to ride for Haro Bikes. He remembers: "when I got to that contest I went 'woah, I guess I am going higher than everyone else'." He had learned to ride BMX on his own and did not have any other riders for reference. In 1983, when Hoffman was 11 years old, he competed in a contest in Madison Square Garden. ![]()
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