Testimonials from Ocean Divers
IDC/IE Graduates

This was a great learning experience. The Course Director’s knowledge, expertise and professionalism are second to none. I learned how to be a teacher not just teaching, but also teaching from the heart.

Michael Danzeisen
St. Cloud, MN

I chose Ocean Divers because of the reputation of its Course Directors and I was not disappointed, they were first rate, I learned a lot from them. During all our training dives we got to visit some of the best dive sites that the Keys has to offer. When you compare different IDC programs that are available, Ocean Divers is by far the most superior one.

Tracy Davis
Florida

I thought this was simply an amazing learning experience. I felt the staff’s commitment to teaching is the best example of role modeling and mentoring I have seen; this includes graduate school. Ocean Divers staff were simply amazing, especially their attention to detail. It is not often receive this level of commitment and attention to detail; this truly was a phenomenal experience. I feel very lucky to be taught by such outstanding role models. Thank you Joe, Art and to the test of the Ocean Divers family.

Simone Cooke
Pleasant Garden, NC

 Joe,
 Thanks for your leadership and
 tutelage in this IDC. Your passion
 for diving and training divers
 -beginners to “Georgia” status
 folks-with your willingness to
 be taught shows rare qualities
 found scarcely in any field. You
 have blessed me with more than
 I expected. Thank you

 Doug Deweese
 May 2008 
 

This is another THANK YOU for the awesome job done with our IDC Course. There is no question that you are both real “pros” and we did learn a lot more than just to “pass the IE”. It is also obvious that the “business” side of Ocean Divers is also very well run, which is not always true of some shops even when they have good instructors.

Randy Heys
September 2008

Georgia and Joe are both very professional and accomplished as PADI Course Directors. The knowledge and self awareness that I have gained during the training ws extremely valuable to me as it was nice to be able to do the IDC with Georgia a then have the opportunity to do the MSDT training with Joe.

Tom Petit
Durango, CO

  
   Our training began with an overview of physics, physiology, equipment and
   Recreational Dive Planners. The “Fischer Price” physics review was absolutely awesome. Physics isn’t complicated anymore! With the review process and all additional IDC training provided by Ocean Divers staff, I am truly prepared to teach my first open water class.
 

   One of the many things I enjoyed about Ocean Divers was that I didn’t feel like a number. Our group was small and I received individual training/coaching when I needed it, The staff was so accommodating that they provided all IDC candidates with home phone numbers or cell phone numbers, The staff was always there for us encouraging our success.

   I would personally like to thank the staff at Ocean Divers. They challenged me to be the best instructor possible. The mentoring provided by these individuals surpassed anything that I ever experienced in my professional business career.
 

  
   The dive shop is directly above the classroom with the two Ocean Divers boats out front.
   And the pool is a short walk from the shop for your confined water training. There is also a
   restaurant with great food conveniently located next door. And, if you are really lucky, you
   might have the opportunity to experience the Hyperbaric Chamber first hand!
 

   Be ready to step up to the plate! If you
   accept the challenge, you will push yourself
   to gain a heightened awareness for student
   safety, be able to anticipate problems
   before they occur, on the surface and
   and underwater, demonstrate compassion and
   empathy for your students and allow them to
   have fun with their diving experiences. Sharing
   your knowledge and enthusiasm with your
   students will challenge them to be the best they
   can be as well. These are only a few things I
   brought back home with me from Ocean Divers.
 

 So, if you want to receive the best possible training and you want to truly challenge yourself to be the best, call Ocean Divers!

 Debbie Wiedenmann
 Overland Park, KS

  
  The Ocean Divers facility in Key Largo is outstanding. The classroom is very high tech utilizing the most current training aids available from PADI. It was an easy transition once I began training students in my own classroom environment. The Prescriptive Lesson Guides are a must for any Instructor
 

   The IDC with Joe was the best and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend the IDC with Joe at Ocean Divers to anyone wanting to become a PADI Professional. Joe and his staff did an awsome job to prepare me for the future.

  John Acton

I wanted to let you know what an outstanding experience I’ve just had
in completing the last IDC through Ocean Divers in Key Largo, Florida
I’ll also admit that they were not my original choice for attending the IDC, but after more than 3 years of trying to find the right combination
of time, money, place, and opportunity, the road led me to Ocean Divers. It has turned out to easily be one of the best decisions I’ve made in recent years. Joe Angelo, Georgia Hausserman, and the entire crew at Ocean Divers worked together to create an excellent learning atmosphere that was fun, informative, and rewarding in every way. The combination of personal attention and emphasis on the quality of education rather than just getting past the IE were exactly
what I was looking for all along. Additionally, once we arrived at the IE it was apparent that we were far better prepared than almost anyone there. I would enthusiastically recommend Joe, Georgia and the Ocean Divers group to any one desiring to advance their diving education and experience, or simply looking for a wonderful dive opportunity. Please pass along my thanks to the entire crew.

Ray Barbee
PADI OWSI 237749