FreediveUK – Est. 2009

ELITE AQUATIC RISK MANAGEMENT AND PRIVATE PERFORMANCE FREEDIVING COACHING

Breath-hold underwater safety oversight for broadcast media, tactical stress-inoculation, and bespoke 1-on-1 freediving instruction by AIDA Instructor Trainer Ian Donald.

Media & Production Safety Oversight

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.

Tactical & Stress-Inoculation Training

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. 

Bespoke Private Tuition & Performance

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.

SINCE 2009 IAN DONALD HAS PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN FREEDIVING TUITION

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.

You are here because you are ready to explore your potential, and you believe in learning from the best.

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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