About Us
Go Beyond Freediving is a Trinidad and Tobago based freediving academy offering pool training, ocean sessions, certification courses, snorkeling experiences and spearfishing training.
Our purpose
We work with complete beginners, confident swimmers, ocean lovers, spearfishers and anyone who wants to build a stronger connection with the water.
Our goal is simple: help people feel calm, capable and safe in the ocean.
Our approach
We believe freediving should feel welcoming, not intimidating. Our sessions help students slow down, understand their breath, build trust in their body and learn proper safety habits from the beginning.
Our founder
Go Beyond Freediving was founded by Jevaughn Ballington, also known as Ace. Jevaughn is the male national record holder across multiple freediving disciplines and a certified freediving instructor.
His background includes freediving, spearfishing, swim coaching, emergency medical training, first aid instruction and years of experience in Trinidad and Tobago’s waters.
Association membership
Go Beyond Freediving is a proud member of the Trinidad and Tobago Freediving Association. Jevaughn Ballington and Ezaaz Mohammed are founding directors of the association.
Meet the team
Jevaughn Ballington
Founder, Lead Instructor, Male National Record Holder and Founding Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Freediving Association
Calm, practical coaching with a focus on safety, confidence and steady progress.
Ezaaz Mohammed
Founding Director, Trinidad and Tobago Freediving Association
Ezaaz is largely responsible for managing the organization and helping guide its growth. He brings structure, creative direction and fresh ideas to Go Beyond Freediving and the wider freediving community.
Victoria Deonarine
Women’s National Record Holder and Team Member
Represents the growth of women’s freediving in Trinidad and Tobago and supports a welcoming training environment.
Jaydon Deonarine
Freediver and Promising Athlete
Jaydon started freediving at the age of 13 and is now 16. He is one of the promising young athletes in the sport and represents the next generation of freediving in Trinidad and Tobago.
What we focus on
- Water confidence
- Breathing and relaxation
- Safe buddy practices
- Equalization and technique
- Ocean awareness
- Responsible interaction with the marine environment
- Personal progress without pressure