Freediving Coaches Of Asia

22/05/2026

Training with the Fostering Education & Environment for Development, Inc.

10/05/2026

Changes in the FCOA FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR passing requirements.

Over the years passing requirements have fluctuated in the freediving industry. For FCOA the passing requirement to become an Instructror was CWT 20, it has now become 32 meter. padi has the same passing requirement. Most other freediving organizations have a 40 meter requirement.

DNF has been increased to 50 meter.

Those that are already FCOA Instructor certified will not be affected but are encouraged to keep training to match this updated.

The FCOA INSTRUCTOR TRAINER passing requirements have also been slightly updated. For this rating FCOA aims to match the heaviest requirements in the industry. These are usually found under Molchanov

10/05/2026

Climbing Skill 2 of the FCOA improvised climbing course

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10/05/2026

Climbing skill 1 of the FCOA improvised climbing course

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10/05/2026

Improvised Climbing, A new training by FCOA

A bit different than other climbing courses. During this course you learn how to improvise. You will only have one rope. No further equipment. With that one rope we will teach you how to Rappel down, how to prusik up and how to give belay.

The recommended maximum training height is only 2 meter until you are proficient enough to apply the techniques while blind folded.

Most people in the world don't have access to specialized climbing gear. Also, when you're on top of a burning building, you will just have to use what is available. For this training, all you need is a random 15 meter rope from your local hardware store. (Ø 10 mm) 180.000 people per year die due t...

09/05/2026

Whether you're in it for the depth, the silence, or just because you look surprisingly good in a wetsuit, we want to hear your story! 🧜‍♂️💙

We’re curious: What made you join FCOA?

Maybe you were chasing a new personal best, or perhaps you just wanted to find a community that understands why "holding your breath" is a hobby and not a health concern. Whatever the reason, your journey is part of what makes our community dive deeper.

Drop your story in the comments below! 👇
• Tell us about your experience: What was that "click" moment for you?

08/05/2026

🌊 Ready to trade the city for the seawall?

Becoming an FCOA coach is more than just a certification, it’s a 10-day deep dive into leadership, community, and the raw coastal lifestyle.

We’re heading to San Esteban, Ilocos Sur this May for a full-immersion experience. From off-grid camping on the seawall to the "Food Challenge" in our collective kitchen, we are building more than just diving skills; we’re building a unit.

Swipe through for the essential brief on:
📍 How to find our Base Camp - https://maps.app.goo.gl/S9KYGD64w86nnZni8

⛺ Living the off-grid life
🥗 Why leadership starts in the kitchen
🎒 What (and what not) to pack
📅 The full May 26 - June 7 breakdown

Focus on the craft. The ocean handles the rest. 🤿💨

Details & Registration: https://forms.gle/nFG6nug42Khx9tFK9

08/05/2026

Think about the last time you were at the beach with your family. Did everyone feel safe in the water, or were the non-swimmers left watching from the shore? 🌊

80% of the world can’t swim. That’s not just a statistic, that’s our brothers, our sisters, and our children.

By joining the FCOA 10-Day Coach Training, you are stepping up to be the person who ensures the next generation grows up as confident ocean advocates instead of fearful bystanders. You are learning the skills to literally save lives and open up a whole new world for the people you love.

Be the bridge. Be the coach. 💙

🔗 Register for Wave 12: https://forms.gle/nFG6nug42Khx9tFK9

(Early bird rates apply until May 15)

07/05/2026

📣 WHAT YOU LEARN TODAY, BE READY TO TEACH TOMORROW. 🎓
This isn't just a certification. It's an upgrade in how you communicate and mentorship.
At the Freediving Coaches of Asia (FCOA), we don't believe in just training skimmers. We train mentors and lifesavers. And the core methodology that makes this transformation possible is the Teach-Back Method.

🧬 THE TEACH-BACK DIFFERENCE:
You won't just learn new skills; you’ll learn how to pass them on—safely, confidently, and immediately. We prove that knowledge isn’t just meant to be held; it’s meant to be shared to build safer communities, one diver at a time.

🌊 BECOME A "PLANT-POWERED" COACH 💰
This is your final call to join Wave 12 with our Plant-Powered Challenge. Get certified and get 50% MONEY BACK by completing the 10 days on a plant-based diet! Prove your discipline in the water and at the table.

📍 Location: San Esteban, Ilocos Sur
🗓️ Dates: May 26 – June 7, 2026
⚠️ LIMITED SLOTS REMAIN.

🔗 Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUDhM-ieyDZZa69xQda3NV-49V_KDIFfn745LdR6O6eph_Kg/viewform?usp=send_form

07/05/2026

🌊 Level Up Your Freediving Career: Wave 12 is Here! 🌊

The deep is calling. Are you ready to transition from a diver to a mentor? Sign-ups are officially OPEN for the next 10-Day Coach Training program with the Freediving Coaches of Asia!

This intensive 10-day course in the beautiful waters of Ilocos Sur is designed to sharpen your technical skills, refine your teaching methodology, and prepare you to lead the next generation of freedivers with confidence and safety.

🗓️ THE DETAILS:
• Event: Wave 12 Coach Training
• Location: San Esteban, Ilocos Sur
• Dates: May 26 – June 7, 2026

💰 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
Don't miss out on discounted rates! Secure your spot by May 15, 2026, to take advantage of our early bird pricing.

⚡ WHY JOIN WAVE 12?
• Comprehensive 10-day immersive curriculum.
• Expert mentorship from FCOA senior coaches.
• Join a growing community of professional freediving educators in Asia.
• Breathtaking dive sites in Northern Luzon.

⚠️ LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!
We keep our batches small to ensure high-quality, personalized instruction for every candidate.

🔗 Secure your slot now: https://forms.gle/nFG6nug42Khx9tFK9

19/04/2026

Heads up:

Dear Coaches, We've asked our programmers to set requirements for FCOA members to request the FCOA FREEDIVER certificate.
In this way we assure that our members get a more full and complete training. And it will be harder to cut corners.

For a member to request to become an FCOA FREEDIVER they first must have completed the following:

FCOA SWIMMER 200
FCOA Lesson 1 "Intro to Freediving"
FCOA Lesson 2 "Water safety, Rescue and Self help"
FCOA Lesson 3 "Navigation"
FCOA lesson 4 "Ropework and Weight use"

Under 'My Records" They must have set personal best records for:

(STA) Static Apnea
(CNF) Constant No Fins
(FIM) Free Immersion
(DNF) Dynamic No Fins

Under "My records" "Spirometer update" they must have filled out:
1: Max Exhale Spiro Meter
2. Lowest heart rate measured
3. Armspan
4. Upthrust

* For coaches that don't know what Upthrust is and how to measure it, you can find it in the new version of FCOA lesson 4
* Note that no equipment is needed for members to set personal best records in STA, FIM, CNF and DNF. So our coaches that teach in areas with no equipment can keep teaching and certifying.
* There is still no depth requirement to become an FCOA FREEDIVER or FCOA COACH but there must be a record on the required disciplines. Even if it is 1 second for STA and 1 meter for FIM. Those records will show in the members profile and will encourage members to keep training to set better records.

If any of the requirements is missing:

When the member clicks to request FCOA FREEDIVER a notification will pop up saying:

To request for your FCOA FREEDIVER certificate you must still obtain:

1. X###
2. X###
3. X###

Speak to your coach to complete your certification requirements
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