Private Freedive Coaching & Courses
Find Stillness in Your Breath - Personalised coaching with Nathan Williams to refine your technique, grow your confidence, and reconnect with the calm of the ocean and your own breath.
You already know how to hold your breath, but do you know how to truly rest within it? Private coaching with Nathan Williams goes deeper than technique drills. Through personalised 1:1 or private group sessions, you'll learn to bring your body, breath and mind into harmony, developing efficiency, focus, and a profound sense of inner calm that transforms how you experience freediving.
Your personalised journey:
Beyond Breath-Holding
Advanced Breathing Techniques
Master pre-dive breathing, recovery protocols, and breathwork methods that optimise oxygen use and extend your capacity.
Technical Refinement
Receive detailed analysis and correction of your form, from duck dives to finning technique, equalisation to body positioning.
Mental Mastery
Learn proven psychological strategies to quiet internal noise, manage pre-dive anxiety, and cultivate the stillness that makes long breath-holds feel effortless.
Physiological Training
Evidence-based training that works with your body's natural adaptations, building CO₂ tolerance, oxygen efficiency, and physical resilience.
Private Coaching
Duration: We recommend 1.5-2 hours sessions (customisable)
Location: Tasmania-wide by request
Coaching Options:
Private Freediving Courses
Ocean Confidence
Depth Training
Pool Training
Personalised Learning
Equalisation Problem Solving
What's Included:
Dedicated attention from experienced instructor Nathan Williams
Free 30-min personalised call to plan your freediving journey (available on request)
Customised training plan based on your goals
Video analysis (where applicable)
Detailed feedback and progression guidance
Safety supervision throughout
Price: Each session starts at 1.5 hours
Private Freedive Courses from $1,500
Single private session from $175pp
5 session package from $825pp (save $50)
10 session package from $1,500pp (best value)
Group discounts apply
What you may need:
Fins, mask, and snorkel
Wetsuit, hood, gloves, socks and weight belt
Towel, change of clothes and reusable drink bottle
Don't have all the gear? Contact our partner store Go Dive about rental options.
Medical Clearance:
Complete PADI medical questionnaire
Medical clearance required if any conditions flagged
Why Choose Private Coaching
Private 1:1 coaching is the fastest way to progress your freediving. With complete focus on you, each session is tailored to your current level, goals, and areas for improvement, whether that’s technique, equalisation, confidence, or simply feeling more relaxed in the water.
You’ll receive personalised guidance, real-time feedback, and a structured approach designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. It’s also a great space to ask questions, refine the finer details, and build a deeper understanding of your diving.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break through a plateau, 1:1 coaching offers a focused, supportive environment to accelerate your progress and get more out of every dive
Ready to Begin?
Private coaching sessions can be booked individually or as custom packages tailored to your goals.
Contact Nathan directly to discuss your needs, schedule your first session, and begin your personalised journey.
Not ready for Private Coaching?
Join our regular Pool or Line Training group sessions, take a learn to freedive Course or participate in Deep South Community Events.
Your Instructor
Nathan Williams
Lead Instructor & Founder
PADI Freedive Instructor
Nathan has been freediving for over 15 years and trained under two of Australia’s freediving pioneers, Clinton Laurence and Marlon Quinn. Nathan sees freediving as a powerful way to bring people together, support ocean conservation, and help others experience the mental health benefits of time in the water.
With years of coaching and teaching experience, Nathan is passionate about helping people feel safe, confident, and calm in the ocean. He looks forward to meeting you and working with you on your personal needs.
A portion of DSF Merch proceeds contributes to our Community & Conservation Events Inc. Invasive Seastar & Sea Urchin Clean-ups across Tasmania, helping care for the marine environments and coastlines we all love.
Pre-order item: This product is made to order. Pre-orders close September 13th (unless otherwise mentioned) and are expected to be ready for collection or dispatch approximately 10 days after pre-orders close.
For sun-soaked shorelines, salty hair, long summer days, and the moments between dives that become the best memories. The Deep South Freediving Women’s Tee is for women who feel most alive in the ocean and most at home with a community that shares the same pull towards the blue.
The soft ocean-blue colour and clean DSF chest mark keep it effortless up front, while the bold Deep South Freediving print across the back lets you carry the community with you - on dive days, road trips, coastal walks, and everywhere else the ocean calls.
Tailored especially for women, this tee has a regular fit and is made from mid-weight 180 GSM, 100% combed cotton. Neck ribbing and double-needle hems add durability, while the preshrunk fabric helps minimise shrinkage and keep its fit over time.
Made for women explore, connect, and protect the places that make them feel alive.
Additional sizes may be available on request. If you don’t see your preferred size listed, please get in touch with us before placing your order and we’ll do our best to source one for you.
Pre-order item: This product is made to order. Pre-orders close September 13th (unless otherwise mentioned) and are expected to be ready for collection or dispatch approximately 10 days after pre-orders close.
Built for cold shorelines, early starts, post-dive warmth, and every adventure in between. The Deep South Freediving Men’s Hoodie is made for freedivers and ocean lovers who feel most at home near the water.
With a relaxed fit and heavyweight-feel 320 GSM fleece, it’s the hoodie you’ll reach for after a long session in the ocean, on the road to your next dive spot, or around the fire after a big day outside. The clean front DSF mark keeps it understated, while the bold Deep South Freediving back print lets your community know where you belong.
Made from an 80% cotton and 20% recycled polyester fleece blend, it features a pullover design, drop shoulders, self-fabric lined hood, kangaroo pocket, and ribbed cuffs for easy everyday comfort. The tear-out label keeps the finish minimal and distraction-free.
Better still, each hoodie helps save approximately eight 500 ml plastic bottles from landfill.
For those who explore, connect, and carry the ocean with them wherever they go.
Additional sizes may be available on request. If you don’t see your preferred size listed, please get in touch with us before placing your order and we’ll do our best to source one for you.
Pre-order item: This product is made to order. Pre-orders close September 13th (unless otherwise mentioned) and are expected to be ready for collection or dispatch approximately 10 days after pre-orders close.
A staple for days spent chasing clear water, packing the dive bag, and talking about the one that got away. The Deep South Freediving Men’s Tee is made for freedivers and ocean lovers who carry the feeling of the sea long after they’ve dried off.
Clean and understated from the front, with the DSF mark over the heart. Turn around and the bold Deep South Freediving back print makes the statement: you’re part of a community that explores deeper, looks after the ocean, and feels most at home in the blue.
Made from 100% combed cotton, this tee is designed to become a go-to rather than a throwaway. Neck ribbing, side seams, shoulder-to-shoulder tape, and double-needle hems give it a durable, quality finish, while the preshrunk fabric helps it hold its shape wash after wash.
For coastlines, dive days, road trips, and everywhere the ocean calls you next.
Additional sizes may be available on request. If you don’t see your preferred size listed, please get in touch with us before placing your order and we’ll do our best to source one for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you're progressing well in group training, keep going—it's excellent value and community. Consider private coaching if you're stuck on specific issues, want accelerated progress, or prefer personalized attention.
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Can I combine private coaching with regular group sessions? Absolutely. Many students use occasional private sessions to work through specific challenges while maintaining regular group training for community and practice.
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Come with specific goals or challenges you want to address. The more Nathan understands what you're working toward, the more targeted and effective the session becomes.
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Depends entirely on your goals. Some students book one session to overcome a specific issue. Others work with Nathan regularly over months to achieve major performance goals.
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Yes. Nathan has experience coaching competitive freedivers and can design training programs specifically for competition performance.
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Yes, though we generally recommend starting with PADI Basic or Level 1 courses for foundational certification, then adding private coaching for refinement. However, if you prefer 1:1 learning from the start, that's absolutely possible.
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Contact us as soon as possible. We'll work with you to find another suitable time.
Why choose Us
Learning to freedive requires trust. Our certified instructors combine rigorous safety standards with a personalised approach that respects your pace and goals. We don't rush you—we guide you.
Certified Instructors: Years of experience.
Continuous Growth: Regular training sessions and community support for lifelong development.
Personalised Training: Your pace, your goals, your journey—we adapt to you.
Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of Tasmania's best and safest dive sites.
Join the Deep South Community
Freediving is better together. When you train with Deep South, you're joining a supportive community of ocean lovers who push boundaries and celebrate progress as one.
Connect with experienced freedivers for regular group sessions, find trusted dive buddies for weekend ocean adventures, and access our network for tips, encouragement, and trip planning. We organise social events, explore Tasmania's best dive sites together, and build genuine friendships through our shared passion.
The mental resilience and trust developed through freediving create bonds that extend far beyond the water. You're not just learning a skill—you're finding your tribe.
Dive deeper. Together.
