Before you step into Cave training, remember this: It’s never about the card. It’s about growing into the diver you’re meant to be. Too many experienced divers book a course thinking the certification is the finish line. But true progression — especially in overhead environments — comes from the training, the feedback, the repetition, and the mindset you build along the way. As instructors, our responsibility isn’t to hand out cards. It’s to guide you, challenge you, and support you in becoming