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PADI 5 Star Career Development Center in Nacogdoches, Texas — since 1974
If you are ready for fun and adventure, you are in the right place. Have you ever wanted to explore the underwater world? Or are you planning a trip or cruise and would like to try something exciting and new? Diver's Depot can help!
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All the information you could want about becoming an Assistant Instructor or Instructor, and upcoming classes.
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For a full list of courses click the button below or use the Courses menu at the top of the page.
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We have a wide range of Instructors and Divemasters that work here at Diver's Depot. Click to learn more.
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Diver's Depot, established in 1974, was one of the FIRST SEVEN 5 Star Career Development Centers in the world and the only one in the Ark-La-Tex.
Sally and E.K. Sowell are owners of Diver's Depot and PADI Course Directors. E.K. has been a member of PADI since 1974, and Sally since 1976. E.K. and Sally have been teaching diving at Stephen F. Austin State University since 1974.
Currently, Sally Sowell is the director of the SCUBA program as an SFA faculty member, and E.K. is a retired member of the teaching faculty. E.K. is also the recipient of the Texas Governor's Business Award, a Charter Member of the PADI Retail Advisory Committee and a recipient of the PADI Teaching Excellence Award.
Training
From the pool to the NBL
Travel
Warm-water trips
SFA
Stephen F. Austin scuba program
Established
Divers trained
First PADI CDCs in the world
10am – 5pm
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The courses most divers begin with. Call the store for current pricing.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Breathe underwater for the first time, no certification, no commitment.
PADI Open Water Diver
Earn the world's most recognized scuba certification and start exploring underwater — no experience required.
PADI Advance Open Water Diver
Build real underwater confidence with five specialty dives, including deep diving and navigation.
PADI Rescue Diver
Sharpen your awareness and learn to handle real dive emergencies with calm and skill.
Kids programs
Scuba for ages 8 and up — in the pool, under the direct supervision of a PADI Pro.
Partners and brands we carry
Ready to get in the water?
Call (936) 564-3483, send a message, or come by 720 South Street — open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
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