jason PRITCHARD
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
MEET THE MIDLANDS IDC TEAM
We are THE MIDLANDS IDC - a team of adventurers and passionate divers committed to sharing our knowledge and experience to make you the best diver you can be. Whether it be guiding you through the IDC to reach your goal of becoming an Instructor or wanting to explore the depth of the ocean.
JASON PRITCHARD
COURSE DIRECTOR
EFR INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
TEC 50 TRIMIX INSTRUCTOR
ALISON DAVIES
DIVE CENTRE OWNER
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
EFR INSTRUCTOR
Jason passion and spirit for diving ignited during his early years, exploring the many reefs & wrecks of the Red Sea, later venturing and spending 3 years in the cold Cornish sea. From that point forward, he's had an unrelenting pursuit of growth—constantly advancing his skills, knowledge, and experience in both recreational and technical diving with one goal to make divers the best they can be.
Alison is an true Ocean enthusiast who was inspired by a dream to explore Scapa Flow's wrecks. She quickly advanced through dive courses & In 2021, she acquired Northampton Scuba School. She has been fascinated by sharks, enjoys underwater photography and has a special love for wreck diving, always seeking her next adventure.
JON LYALL
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
EFR INSTRUCTOR
JAMES MACLEOD
IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR
EFR INSTRUCTOR
ALEX HOPKINS
TEC DIVEMASTER
DSD LEADER
Jon is a Master Instructor with nearly 20 years of experience in scuba diving and a deep passion for the underwater world, especially sharks and wrecks. He excels at teaching divers of all levels, from beginners to future instructors. When he's not guiding dives or conducting courses, Jon is busy planning his next exotic diving adventure to check off his bucket list.
James’ start in diving began over a decade ago and has encompassed many of the world’s bucket list dive site in Asia, Australia, US and Europe. As an instructor he is driven to share his passion for diving with others and when he’s not teaching you’ll find him broadening his knowledge, skills and experience in both recreational and technical diving.
Alex is a passionate Tec Divemaster who thrives on exploring wrecks and pushing the limits of deep diving. With a love for the unknown, she’s constantly honing her skills to tackle more complex and extreme dive sites. Whether exploring wrecks or charting new depths, Alex is driven by an unrelenting curiosity and a passion for the underwater world.
ASHLEY SMITH
TEC DIVEMASTER
EFR INSTRUCTOR
Ashley’s diving journey is still in its early stages, but his rapid rise to Tec Divemaster showcases his passion and dedication. Fascinated by dive equipment and technical procedures, Ashley excels in deep dives and emergency procedures, with a strong focus on safety. As an EFR Instructor, he shares his love for first aid and CPR, empowering both divers and non-divers with life-saving skills to stay safe in any situation.
