Svetlana Ponkratova

I am a student-athlete at Canisius College majoring in Sports Management; Winner of FINA World Junior Synchronized Swimming Championship.

Desire to pursue career in athletics with interest in coaching or working with club, collegiate or professional synchronized swimming program.

EDUCATION:

Canisius College; Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Expected May 2014

Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism; Moscow, Russia
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Completed first two years, 2008-2010

Sports Management Intern, Canisius College Athletic Department, Buffalo, NY, Fall 2013- Present

COACHING AND SWIMMING EXPERIENCE:

Volunteer Assistant Coach, Tonawanda Aquatics Center, Buffalo, NY, 2012-Present

Volunteer Assistant Coach, MGFSO Synchronized Swimming Club, Moscow, Russia, Spring 2009

Member/Captain, Canisius College Synchronized Swim Team, Buffalo, NY, 2010-Present

Member, Russian National Synchronized Swim Team, Moscow, Russia, 2006-2009

HONORS:

Synchronized Swimming
• Three times All American
• Took third place at US Collegiate Nationals in solo and figure events, 2011-2013
• Led team to its 16th consecutive ECAC team title with a first-place performance in the team routine, 2013
• Took first place six times at European Junior Championships, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Took first place four times at Junior World Championships, 2006, 2008