Sonya Porter

Experience

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  University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2012

  Associate Head Coach Swimming and Diving

  NCAA Division 1 Swimming Coach

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  Swim Affect LLC

  May 2009 - now

  Owner

  Founded in 2009, Swim Affect, LLC was born over 2+ decades coaching amazing young individuals. Watching aspiring athletes absorb and apply cutting edge knowledge and grow into World Class competitors, emphasized my belief that trust is at the heart of success. Let us help you lift the limits of your swimming experience and get you to your goals. From analyzing stroke technique to coaching you physically and mentally, our experts are here to connect you with the swimming world.

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  Sun Devil Athletics

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Director of Operations

  Director of OperationsMentor Coach

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  ACADEMY OF SURFING INSTRUCTORS LTD

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  Sport Science Director

  Develop Surfing and Stand Up Paddle coaching development and certification curriculum.Develop and Integrate an online video referencing and education platform.

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  Singapore Swimming Association

  Oct 2015 - now

  Technical Director

  Sonya Michelle Porter joins SSA as the new High Performance Manager (Swimming) and will support coach Sergio Lopez. In her role, she will oversee the pathway development and implementation of an effective structure for athletes and coaches, focusing on the holistic advancement of swimming in Singapore. In her new appointment, Sonya will also be part of the driving force to raise the bar for Singapore Swimming, engaging with various stakeholders such as the Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth, Sport SG, Singapore National Olympic Council, Singapore Sports Institute and affiliates in conversation to bring greater support for the sport.Role:Assist the National Team Head Coach and performance team to create an environment that allow Singapore's elite swimmers to reach their ultimate potential by focusing on local daily training needs as well as international travel for training camps and competition. Integrate Sport Science Institute services with daily training for the National Training Center Squad (NTC).Develop and Implement Athlete Development PathwaysDevelop and Implement Coaching Development Pathways Show less