So Fast Sonya

Bahamas Recap🇧🇸

Witnessing the resilience of humans is a pretty amazing thing to see. It does something to a bystander. Everyday that I’ve been back in the states I’ve been more and more in awe of the journey that is on and what she was able to do at the meet last week.

Coming back after 4 years is no easy feat. But to come back after what she was put through at the height of her swimming career is truly extraordinary.

To be on that pool deck and see the impact she’s made on the swimming community in the Bahamas is a moment I won’t soon forget.

That race was a statement to the swimming world. She can’t be broken. She back and from the looks of the times she swam it’s as if she never left.

I’m so honored to be trusted with her training and coaching. Never thought in a million years that I would be a swimming coach, but life can be full of pleasant surprises when you trust your journey.

This team is something special. Time to put our heads down and get ready for the next meet.

✨Being Content With Uncertainty✨

I’ve been keeping this a secret for a while now because it didn’t seem real. But now that it’s really happening I can finally share it with all of you!

A few months ago I decided to apply for an internship with UT Athletic Performance. I don’t have a kinesiology degree and it’s been about 15 years since I’ve been involved in college sports. But I guess the coaches liked what I had to say in my interview because I was accepted a week after my interview.

I almost didn’t apply. I kept thinking, “Am I really going to do an internship at 34?” Unpaid nonetheless.

Those closest to me know that I’ve been trying to find my next career move for over 3 years now. And after several heartbreaking outcomes from various leadership roles within the fitness industry I was ready to give up altogether.

My friend encouraged me to apply even though I was convinced I didn’t have the credentials they were looking for. It took about a year to get me to apply and I’m so grateful she never stopped bringing it up.

I just got my UTID made about 10 minutes ago and I was flooded with emotions. I’m excited. I’m anxious. I’m a little afraid of being the old lady in the group. But most of all I am honored to have this opportunity to work with the best athletic performance team in college sports.

Thank you everyone who has encouraged me to put my fears aside and just go for it. You all mean more than you could ever know.

Thank you to the .iron team for being flexible with me as I navigate this next chapter of life.

Thank you for giving me the pep talk I needed after getting let go from Nike.

Most of all thank you my husband, my rock, my biggest hype man, for never allowing me to lose faith in myself or my dreams.

I have no idea where this internship is going to take me and the uncertainty makes me so nervous, but I’ve always believed that if it doesn’t scare you a little bit then it’s probably not worth the risk.

Here’s to starting 2026 off with a bang!

2025 was filled with new beginnings, first experiences and a lot of love.

Honored to be the Maid of Honor in this wedding💛

Picture Day was a success

Your 2025 St. Michael’s Prep T&F Coaches

✨Life Upgrade✨

I feel like I’m dreaming. I’ve always wanted to work for but I truly never thought it would happen.

Now that I’m here it feels pretty surreal.

I recently accepted the General Manager role for the Nike Strength Studio opening in downtown Austin this spring, and I couldn’t be more excited! 😆

This strength studio is the first of its kind and I’m so honored to be the one spearheading this project with

See you soon Austin!

Go to Nikestudios.com to learn more and become a founding member, or shoot me a DM!

Are you as stoked as I am?

✨2024✨

a year of growth

Spent a lot of time with my Camp Queens, traveled to places I’ve only dreamed of, broke the PV school record, sang my heart out with the people I love most, got to watch so many athletes accomplish amazing things and poured into my own personal growth. What a year.

2025 here we come!

Happy Hallo-Versary To My Pookie🎃💛👻

13 years ago today we shared our first kiss dressed as Jane from Tarzan and Red Foo from LMFAO. 4 years ago today, standing on the top of the world, we kissed for the first time as husband and wife.

Ryan Bond, you are my favorite adventure buddy, the best fun run teammate, my forever karaoke partner. You keep me laughing, make me feel seen and I wouldn’t trade you for the world. This love is something special and I’m so grateful to be building this life with you.

Here’s to many more kisses, on many more mountains, and many more Halloween’s spent dressing up and celebrating our love💛