Coaching

Outside of formal certification courses, Freediving.ie provides additional training and coaching in the following areas:

  • Freediving - “Pool Disciplines” - Tuesdays from 19:00 - 20:00 at the Markievicz Sports and Fitness Centre, Dublin 2.

  • Depth & EQ - “Coaching” - Portroe Quarry, Co. Tipperary.

  • Equalisation - “Online Training” - A 4-week online equalisation improvement program.

Pool Freediving is a great way to learn and develop proficiency in pool disciplines and stay freediving-fit out of season. Pool training is scheduled on Tuesdays between 19:00 - 20:00 at the Markievicz Sports & Fitness Centre, Dublin 2.

  • Completion of an “Introduction to Freediving” course is a prerequisite.

  • Students must supply their own fins & facemask. Weights are provided. Wetsuits are not required.

  • On-site equipment hire is not available.

  • Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the pool as traffic can be heavy.

  • Please arrive poolside at least 10 minutes before your session begins.

  • Latecomers will forfeit their session.

Depth & Equalisation coaching at Portroe Quarry / Diving Centre in Co. Tipperary. Join a maximum of 3 other students as you improve your freediving and equalisation techniques in the beautiful setting of Portroe Quarry. Trips typically include a visit to the Lakeside Sauna and Pizza at Raw Interiors.

  • Yearly membership Fee: €30.00

  • Entry Fee: €30.00

  • Membership & entry fees are not included in coaching fee.

  • Completion of an Introduction to Freediving course is a prerequisite.

  • Students must supply their own fins, facemask, snorkel, weights and wetsuit.

  • On-site equipment hire is not available.

  • Please arrive at the quarry at least 30 minutes before your session begins to allow sufficient time for registration and changing.

  • Latecomers (>15 minutes) will forfeit their session.

Entry to Portroe Quarry

Equalisation can be a challenging subject for beginner Freedivers. A poor understanding of the mechanics of equalisation can interfere with a student’s ability to change equalisation habits, typically from Valsalva to Frenzel.

Course contents

  • The Anatomy of Equalization

  • Valsalva technique

  • Frenzel technique

  • How to Learn (or Improve) Frenzel Equalization

  • Intro to advanced EQ / Mouthfill basics