What We Do
SwimAffect bridges the gap between technical excellence and mental clarity. Founded by Sonya Porter, a high-performance swim coach with 30+ years of elite experience, SwimAffect is here to help swimmers reach their full potential—within their current training environment.
Why It Works
Unlike traditional coaching models, SwimAffect complements—not competes with—your club program. Through a yin/yang balance of execution and mindset, swimmers learn how to believe in their goals and build the habits to reach them.
Inner Champion Program
Part One: Train the mind. Transform the swimmer.
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Unlock your swimmer’s potential from the inside out. Mindset Coaching blends cutting-edge mindset training with practical tools to build confidence, focus, and resilience. Using frameworks from Positive Intelligence and A Changed Mind, athletes learn to turn frustration into fuel—navigating the ups and downs of performance with purpose, clarity, and belief.
Why Your Inner Champion Matters
And Why Now Is the Moment to Step In
Identifying what you need to do is key.
Knowing how you’re going to do it is powerful.
Believing in yourself — truly believing — that you can achieve it…
That is the gift that changes everything.
Part Two: Precision, strategy, and mastery—made personal.
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For athletes ready to refine every detail of their craft. Performance Mastery combine world-class stroke analysis, data-driven race reviews, and goal-mapping strategies to optimize execution and outcomes. Whether preparing for the next level or breaking a plateau, each session builds understanding, confidence, and measurable progress.
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It all begins with a goal.
No matter what you want from your swimming journey, it all starts with a goal, what matters to you, and what you define as success.
We help you get clarity about what it is you really want.
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We then look at where you are now, and the gap to where you want to be.
This gives us a road map for what needs to happen, physically, technically and tactically. In other words what supports that end goal and the growth you need through training to achieve that.
This lays out a clear path for you to choose what you are willing to commit to the journey.
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And this is where the real work begins.
Once you understand what it is you need to do and what you are willing to do, the reality lies in your belief that you are capable of doing it.
Making every moment count, even on your worst days, because you have the tools to help you move past the obvious, is where growth happens.
Our frameworks help you connect and communicate clearly with those supporting you in your journey, your parents, your coaches and your friends. We help you take control of your destiny.
I CAN, I WILL, WATCH ME!
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The program covers 6 weeks. We meet 1 x weekly by zoom for 30-60 minutes, and work through the areas identified in our initial call.
Throughout the week you can message me as needed when you need help with the skills we are working on.
You have access to all reference materials from the course and I will create an ongoing plan of action for you to continue using beyond the course.
Community
Parent Community Subscription
Supporting the journey. Empower the swimmer.
A dedicated learning hub for parents navigating the competitive swimming pathway. Through live Q&As, expert sessions, and shared community experiences, parents gain insight into motivation, resilience, and long-term athlete development. Learn how to champion your child’s growth - without overstepping - while building confidence and calm in the process.
$15.00 Annual Subscription Fee
Coaching Mentorship
Developing coaches who lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
SwimAffect’s Coach Mentorship supports coaches in mastering both the art and science of swimmer development. With over 30 years of NCAA, international, and high-performance leadership experience, Sonya guides coaches in building systems, culture, and communication models that elevate long-term athlete performance and wellbeing.
This mentorship refines how coaches think, plan, and lead—integrating technical expertise, LTAD principles, mindset frameworks, and modern performance analytics. Coaches learn how to design sustainable training environments, understand the emotional landscape of their athletes, and create trust-driven pathways that unlock potential at every stage.
Whether you're an emerging coach or a seasoned leader seeking growth, this mentorship develops the tools, clarity, and strategic mindset required to thrive in today’s high-performance landscape.
A high-performance mentorship for coaches who want to develop stronger systems, deeper athlete connections, and a performance culture built on clarity, trust, and long-term development.