Coaching
Freedive passion originated in Dahab, Egypt as a coaching method for anyone looking to become better freedivers. Our reputation was built by helping people overcome their freediving blockages, achieving new states of peace, increased depths and even world and national records.
Now based in La Ventana, we still offer some of the world's best coaching, with the added joy of being surrounded by amazing marine life!
your coaches...
Head Coach
Harry Chamas
Harry has committed his adult life to helping people develop as freedivers.
Whatever the level of his student, his passion is to help them to overcome challenges and find the joy and peacefulness of freediving.
His methods have been proven over many years with hundreds of freedivers - both recreational and competitive.
Among his achievements, he has 3 British national records, has been to 141m in VWT, was head of safety in the 2016 world championships, and has lead his athletes to over 50 national records.
Assistant Coach
Amapola Nava
Ama believes that freediving can teach us to be gentle with ourselves, our community and our environment. She loves to bring good humor in and out of the water. Her favorite part of teaching is personalizing the learning process, oriented towards self-knowledge and enjoyment.
From 2010 to 2016 she participated in World and Pan American championships, obtained several national records in all pool disciplines, She also got two Pan American records and ranked fourth in static apnea on two World championships.
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The depth that you go to should be a choice - not a gamble
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Every part of your dive should be in control and pre planned
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You can be in a semi detached state of flow during the entire experience.
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Diving this way frees your consciousness to recognise the glory of each moment of submersion.
Guiding you to these goals is the aim of coaching. Unlocking new depth is the same path whether you're currently diving to 30m or 80m. You must know what you need to do (skills), you must know what to expect (experience) and you must have the confidence that you can do it (training).
As coaches we give you all of the tools required for the depth that you are planning to dive to. This ensures that you have safe and comfortable dives and achieve new levels of relaxation underwater.
Typical Day
Morning - Dive session - In the water you will have specific tasks to work on, guided by our coaches. With relevant feedback and a calm environment. (3 hours)
Afternoon - Debriefing and Equalization training followed by theory and practical training. (3 hours)
