Description
Molchanovs Freediving Instructor Course
Train, Upgrade, Crossover – with Alexey Molchanov
The Freediving Instructor Week is an intensive, fully structured professional development event designed to take you from instructor candidate to certified Molchanovs instructor or to upgrade your existing instructor level, in one focused program.
Hosted by Yuriy Rakhmatullin, Freediving UAE and featuring two exclusive coaching days with Alexey Molchanov at Deep Dive Dubai, this event combines instructor courses, crossover pathways and advanced mentorship into a single, coherent Instructor Week format.
This is a complete instructor pathway, delivered according to Molchanovs Instructor Standards.
What This Event Allows You to Do
During this Instructor Week, participants can:
- ✅ Complete a full Molchanovs Instructor Course (Lap / Wave, depending on prerequisites)
- ✅ Crossover from another agency to Molchanovs (W2 Instructor crossover)
- ✅ Upgrade from Wave 2 Instructor to Wave 3 Instructor
All sessions are delivered in line with Molchanovs Instructor Standards, including classroom, dry, pool and open water requirements.
Attendance and completed components can be officially recognized and applied toward certification or future upgrades, subject to meeting prerequisites and assessment criteria.
Dates & Structure
📅 Last week of February – 23 February – 1 March
Enquire about alternative dates over WhatsApp.
The week is structured to balance high-level coaching, formal instructor requirements and progressive teaching practice.
Location Breakdown
- Deep Dive Dubai (2 days)
• Advanced depth & teaching sessions
• Equalization, monofin, deep skills
• Direct coaching with Alexey Molchanov - Dubai – Pool & Classroom Facilities
• Instructor theory & teaching methodology
• FEDOF teaching framework
• Pool-based teaching assessments• Coaching with Yuriy Rakhmatullin - Fujairah – Open Water
• Open water teaching sessions
• Rescue, safety and depth instruction
• Performance & teaching evaluation• Coaching with Yuriy Rakhmatullin
If these dates are not suitable for you, please message us on WhatsApp using the contact below. We are planning additional Instructor Week events later in the year and will do our best to accommodate alternative dates where possible.
Two Exclusive Days with Alexey Molchanov
A defining feature of this Instructor Week is two full days of diving and coaching with Alexey Molchanov, hosted at Deep Dive Dubai.
These sessions focus on:
- Advanced teaching of equalization (Frenzel, deep Frenzel, mouthfill)
- Monofin movement and efficiency
- Mental preparation and performance states
- Instructor-level analysis of technique and problem-solving
- Translating elite performance concepts into clear, teachable methods
This is rare, hands-on access to Alexey’s coaching philosophy—not as an athlete, but as an educator and system developer.
What You Will Study & Practice
Instructor Teaching & Methodology
- FEDOF teaching framework
- Skill breakdowns and error correction
- Teaching complex skills to mixed-level students
- Adapting instruction for difficult or stressed students
Pool & Dry Sessions
- Static and dynamic teaching techniques
- DNF, DYN, monofin instruction
- Dry training, flexibility, FRC principles
- Equalization tools and diagnostics
Open Water Instruction
- Teaching CWT, FIM, CNF
- Line setup, logistics, and safety management
- Rescue scenarios and emergency procedures
- Instructor decision-making under real conditions
Professional & System Knowledge
- Molchanovs system & dashboard usage
- Base Training integration
- Risk management and incident reporting
- Business, coaching and marketing for instructors
Pricing & Eligibility (Summary)
1️⃣ W2 Instructor Crossover (from other agencies)
Price: AED 4,500
Who this is for:
- Active freediving instructors from AIDA, SSI, PADI, CMAS or equivalent
Requirements:
- Active instructor status in another agency
- Valid First Aid / CPR (≤ 2 years)
- Pass Molchanovs W2I entry exam (≥90%)
- Meet Wave 2 Instructor Performance requirements.
Outcome:
- Eligible for Molchanovs Lap/Wave 2 Instructor certification upon successful completion and assessment
2️⃣ Wave 2 → Wave 3 Instructor Upgrade
Price: AED 4,500
Who this is for:
- Active Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructors
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year teaching experience as W2I (or equivalent)
- Minimum 50 issued certifications (per standards)
- Valid First Aid / CPR (≤ 2 years)
- Meet Wave 3 Instructor Performance requirements.
Outcome:
- Eligible for Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor certification upon passing teaching and performance assessments
3️⃣ Instructor Course – From Scratch (Wave 3 Freedivers)
Price: AED 6,400
Who this is for:
- Certified Molchanovs Wave 3 Freedivers (or equivalent from other agencies)
Requirements:
- Meet Wave 2 Instructor Performance requirements
- Valid First Aid / CPR (≤ 2 years)
- Instructor course exams and teaching assessments
Outcome:
- Eligible for Molchanovs Lap/Wave 2 Instructor certification
Important Notes
- Certification is issued only after all Molchanovs standards are met
- Pool-only (Lap) or full Wave certifications depend on completed open-water requirements
- Final eligibility is confirmed individually before course start
Ready to Join?
📍 Locations: Deep Dive Dubai · Dubai · Fujairah
📅 Dates: 23 February – 1 March
📲 WhatsApp: +971 50 902 4227
If these dates are not suitable, message us on WhatsApp.
We are planning additional Instructor Week events later in the year and will help arrange alternative dates where possible.
This is a rare opportunity to complete or upgrade your Molchanovs instructor pathway while training at the world’s most advanced freediving facility and learning directly from Alexey Molchanov.
