Underwater risk management, stunt breath-hold coaching, actor conditioning, and on-set apnea logistics.
15+ years on-set experience (BBC, Channel 4, ITV) combined with a BSc in Multimedia Technology to bridge technical broadcast requirements with aquatic safety.
Custom breath-hold panic management, Resilience training , hypoxic conditioning, and high-stress aquatic confidence programs.
Resiliance training and team building.
Program design and delivery for UK Special Forces ATC groups.
Tailored 1-on-1 and paired performance coaching, deep equalization troubleshooting, AIDA certifications, and bespoke foraging clinics.
AIDA Instructor Trainer rating (highest global tier) and author of the #1 bestseller Underwater Foraging – Freediving for food.
Ian Donald’s best selling book is a go to resource for thousands of divers, he has also been a consultant for landmark documentaries and has been onscreen and behind the scenes in dozens of TV shows and adverts.
Ian now soley focuses on elite private instruction (for all levels) or for safety oversight for film and tv.
Ian Donald offers a private training experience unlike any other. Forget group classes and generic programs. This is your opportunity to receive 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your unique physiology, goals, and challenges. Whether you’re a beginner focused on safety and form, or an athlete refining your technique, Ian’s world-class expertise is the key to unlocking your new personal best.
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