Coaching sessions are a great way to further develop your skills!
Meet Ramar, one of the full-time instructors at the Academy. Ramar is a Molchanovs Instructor, athlete, multiple national record holder, and president of AIDA Philippines.
“Teaching freediving courses and doing coaching sessions in our school, Freedive Academy Panglao, have been very fulfilling for me. Seeing my students happily overcome their limits and be satisfied with their dives cannot be more than rewarding.
I started freediving in 2019 with intense excitement and passed the courses with just pure grit but had not-so-good understanding of how to effectively and safely dive. Because of this, I experienced lots of roadblocks and injuries in my freediving journey. After becoming an instructor in 2021, I realized I needed to improve myself to teach my students effectively. I then decided to pause from teaching and focus on training. I have been very grateful to be coached by some of the elite freediving champions (e.g. Florian Dagoury, Samo Jeranko, Dean Chaouche, etc.), joined freediving competitions in pursuit of excellence, and aimed to become an experienced & knowledgeable freediver.
Now I’m back to teaching and enjoying our freediving family in our school! I’m always thrilled to meet new students and see their beautiful smiles during our sessions in the water, both in pool and open water!”
Take Your Freediving to the Next Level with Personalized Coaching at a Time It’s Convenient for You!
Panglao is arguably the world’s best freediving location and offers the perfect environment for taking your skills to the next level. At the Freedive Academy Panglao, we provide more than just an amazing location and dive site – we offer expert coaching tailored to your individual needs and goals by some of the most experienced instructors – in the world!
Whether you’re a beginner looking to refine your technique or an experienced freediver aiming to break through plateaus, our personalized coaching sessions provide the focused attention and guidance you need. Our experienced and professional instructor team will work closely with you to identify areas for improvement and develop a customized training plan.
Imagine honing your skills in a relaxed, supportive environment steps away from the ocean. With our convenient location, private pool, and top-notch facilities, you can fully immerse yourself in the learning process and maximize your progress.
Freediving coaching at Freedive Academy is designed to unlock your full potential and elevate your freediving experience to new depths.
What is Your Next Step? Why Choose Personalized Freediving Coaching?
Whether you are trying to get certified, want to get ready for the next level course, or are interested in further developing your freediving skills. Finding the ideal environment to enhance your skills can be a challenge. Many freedivers face the frustration of overpriced training sessions, inconvenient locations, and less-than-ideal learning conditions.
Imagine a different scenario – at the Freedive Academy, we offer:
Dedicated Attention: Instead of blending into large groups, we train with maximum 3 students per instructor. You will have an instructor solely focused on your individual needs.
Personalized Plans: Forget generic training. Your instructor designs a session or program tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations.
Rapid Progress: With one-on-one guidance, you’ll identify and overcome challenges quickly, accelerating your development.
Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the freedom to train at your own pace and arrange sessions that fit your schedule.
Maximum Value: Invest in quality coaching that delivers tangible results and a deeper understanding of freediving.
At the Freedive Academy, we understand the importance of a supportive and efficient learning environment. Our coaching sessions eliminate the common frustrations of freediving training and provide a truly transformative experience.
Train and Recover in Paradise: Our World-Class Freediving Facilities!
We’ve Built an Incredible Home-Away-From-Home for Freedivers!
We started in Panglao in 2015, but our new facility, which opened in 2019, offers everything you need to optimize your training and recovery.
Here’s what awaits you:
Private 25-meter Pool: Enjoy exclusive access to our two-lane pool, perfect for refining your technique and building your breath-hold capacity. An attached shallow area provides a dedicated space for static apnea training.
Small Outdoor Training Area: Our open-air mini gym, equipped with rowing machines, cycles, dumbbells, battle ropes, and a TRX setup, enhances strength and flexibility. Academy guests can also join yoga and stretching sessions focusing on relaxation and recovery.
Comfortable Accommodations: Unwind after your sessions in our cozy, pool-side bamboo bungalows designed for your comfort.
And, of course, an Incredible Location: Only 300 meters from the dive site where we dive from shore without using a boat, which means we can easily dive and train at any time of the day.
Life in Panglao is Nothing Short of Fantastic!
AVAILABLE NOW! The Brand-New Freedive Academy Mobile Training App!
All the Freedive Academy's Expertise, Now in Your Pocket!
The Apnea Assistant, Your Personal Breathwork Coach!
The Apnea Assistant is Hands-Down, the Most Complete Freediving App Currently Available!
Can't make it to Panglao to train with us in person? No problem! Our team has poured their passion and expertise into creating an incredible app that brings the Freediving Academy experience to you, wherever you are.
The Apnea Assistant is completely free to use, with no premiums or annoying ads. It's packed with everything you need to improve your breath-hold, refine your technique, and deepen your freediving journey – from customizable training tables and guided breathing exercises to a detailed training log that tracks your progress. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned freediver, the Apnea Assistant will help you take your training to the next level.
Download it today and start training like a pro!
Disclaimer: The Freediving App provides tools and guidance for freediving training but should not be used as a substitute for professional instruction. Learning freediving involves essential safety practices and breathing techniques best taught in a supervised environment. We always recommend taking an intro or beginner freediving course with a certified instructor before utilizing the app.
Do the Training That Works For You!
Independent Training with the Support of a Community!
At the Freedive Academy, we celebrate the independent spirit of freedivers. Whether you prefer to train solo, with your buddies, or focus on specific skills, we provide the freedom and flexibility to design your own training plan. At the academy, you can enjoy the best of both worlds:
Coaching Sessions: You focus on your personal goals and progress.
Master Training with Community Support: This is for those among us who love to train with others, don’t mind doing each other’s safety, and train independently without an instructor on the buoy but possibly under the guidance of our Master Instructors. For master freedivers who like to train with others and are coming to Panglao for at least two weeks, we highly recommend the academy freedive training program.
With coaching or as an independent freediver joining our training program, you will always be an integral part of the Freedive Academy family. You’ll hang out at the academy. Chat with the others. Join the others on exciting day trips to Bohol, visit the Bohol Waterfalls, and simply enjoy life in Panglao.
Choose the Coaching Style That Suits You
At Freedive Academy Panglao, we understand that every freediver has unique goals and preferences. That’s why we offer a range of different coaching options to cater to your individual needs:
1. Group Coaching Sessions:
Small group setting: Enjoy personalized attention and camaraderie in a group of no more than three students per instructor.
Structured learning: Benefit from a guided approach with expert feedback and support.
Cost-effective option: Maximize your learning while sharing the cost with fellow freedivers.
Price per session: $42
Package of 10 sessions: $385
2. Private Coaching Sessions:
Fully customized: Receive one-on-one coaching tailored specifically to your goals and challenges.
Accelerated progress: Experience rapid improvement with undivided attention and focused feedback.
Flexible scheduling: Train at your own pace and enjoy the freedom to adapt sessions to your needs.
Price per session: $65
Package of 10 sessions: $600
3. Master Instructor & Instructor Trainer Training Sessions:
Advanced skill development: Elevate your freediving to the highest level with guidance from one of our Master Instructors.
Personalized mentorship: Receive expert advice and support on your journey to becoming a freediving instructor.
Exclusive training: Access specialized workshops and training plans designed for aspiring instructors.
Price per session: $56
Package of 10 sessions: $500
The above prices include taxes, snorkeling fees, entrance fees to Napaling, freediving gear rental, and facility use.
You Choose and Tailor Your Training Your Way!
No matter which option you choose, you’ll become part of the Freedive Academy Panglao family!
We’re here to help you achieve your freediving dreams, whether you prefer a structured learning environment or a fully customized approach.
Join us in Panglao for training and coaching sessions!
Get in Touch, and let us tell You about the Possibilities!
Like what you hear?! We’re not surprised; we love it here too!
Because we have a limited number of instructors available, it’s wise to confirm your spot ASAP.
We work on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact us today to see if we have any availability. We will answer all your questions about the sessions, accommodation, short- or long-term stay, out-of-the-water activities, food, and anything else!
Contact us via this form to see the possibilities—no strings attached! Our support team will usually respond within a couple of hours. By the way, they’re freedivers, too, so they know what you need!
Just fill in the form; if they’re not diving, you’ll hear from us soon.
Be The Best Pool or Deep Diver You Can Be!!
In the 10 Years in Panglao, we’ve seen some Amazing Results!
We’ve seen the students making progress in the following areas.
Solving equalization problems;
becoming smarter freedivers;
improve their technique significantly;
making big jumps in depth or the pool;
master the mouthfill;
getting ready for the next course;
increasing their breath-hold time by minutes;
becoming more all-around;
developing higher CO2 tolerance levels.
Becoming a better freediver and you’ll be diving in Panglao, Philippines!!!
Please note that this video was shot at our first location. We still dive at the same incredible Napaling Reef with the sardines but moved about 300 meters down the road to a brand-new and fully equipped dive center with bungalows and a two-lane 25-meter pool.
Experience the Difference – Not All Dive Centers Are The Same!
Hear From Freedivers Who Have Improved Their Skills With Us
We believe the best way to understand the impact of personalized coaching is to hear from those who have experienced it firsthand. Freedivers of all levels have benefited from our tailored programs and supportive environment.
Read their stories below and discover how our instructor team has helped them overcome plateaus, achieve personal bests, deepen their connection to the underwater world, and gain more confidence in their abilities.
These testimonials speak volumes about the power of dedicated coaching and the transformative experience we offer.
Jana Neirynck
Perfect place for freedive training with great conditions and an amazing natural drop-off with lots of marine life! The sunsets here are breathtaking, and I even saw fireflies! Vincent, the owner, is a super nice and warm-hearted person! I definitely recommend Freedive Academy Panglao.
Mingrui Guo
Excellent Freediving line coaching session. Try mermaid there also!
Max I
Me and 3 friends came for 2 weeks. I did some coaching with Rea, which was amazing and my 3 friends did their wave 1 course with Charles. Both Charles and Rea are great instructors and I can’t recommend them enough.
We also had a session with Igor and Edwin, who are really passionate and great as well.
Megan
We’re Level 1 freediver. We took a coaching session here. There were two options, line dive and fundive. Nice gear and a nice instructor.
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It is time to become a better freediver!
Welcome to the Freedive Academy – your gateway to a world of possibilities! This is what you get with the coaching sessions!
Personalized Training: In about 1,5 to 2-hour coaching sessions we will tailor the session to suit your goals, whether you are a competitive freediver, Master freediver, an instructor or someone trying to complete the beginner freediving course.
Premier Training Location & Facility: A world-class facilities only 300meters for the easy entry to the dive site where we dive without a boat at any time we want.
Super Experienced Instructor Team: All our instructors are certified by the largest and most prominent freediving agencies in the world.
Seven-Day Access: Enjoy unrestricted access to our dive site, pool, academy, and dry- and gym training facilities seven days a week.
Convenient Packaging: Contact Customer Support for easy and convenient packaging of sessions, accommodation, pickup, and even tours throughout Panglao and Bohol.
At the Freedive Academy Panglao, Your Journey to Becoming the Best Freediver You Can Be Is Our Mission and Pleasure!
Learn from the experts! Coaching sessions start $42 per session or 10 sessions for $385.
Availability is limited! Please note that we are committed to protecting the academy’s high-level learning environment with a maximum of 2 or 3 students per instructor, which means seats are limited.
The prices mentioned above are all-inclusive, covering taxes, environmental and snorkeling fees, resort entrance fees for convenient ocean access, and facility amenities such as showers, toilets, equipment rental, and secure gear storage.
Join Us in Panglao for a Brilliant Freediving Experience!
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We guarantee that you become a better freediver!
You’ll be the best you can be, and while you’re at it, have the most amazing time of your life!
AVAILABLE NOW! The Brand-New Freedive Academy Mobile Training App!
All the Freedive Academy's Expertise, Now in Your Pocket!
The Apnea Assistant, Your Personal Breathwork Coach!
The Apnea Assistant is Hands-Down, the Most Complete Freediving App Currently Available!
Can't make it to Panglao to train with us in person? No problem! Our team has poured their passion and expertise into creating an incredible app that brings the Freediving Academy experience to you, wherever you are.
The Apnea Assistant is completely free to use, with no premiums or annoying ads. It's packed with everything you need to improve your breath-hold, refine your technique, and deepen your freediving journey – from customizable training tables and guided breathing exercises to a detailed training log that tracks your progress. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned freediver, the Apnea Assistant will help you take your training to the next level.
Download it today and start training like a pro!
Disclaimer: The Freediving App provides tools and guidance for freediving training but should not be used as a substitute for professional instruction. Learning freediving involves essential safety practices and breathing techniques best taught in a supervised environment. We always recommend taking an intro or beginner freediving course with a certified instructor before utilizing the app.
We made an in-depth comparison of why we believe the Apnea Assistant is the best freediving app out there.
