Aya Sinay
Professional triathlon coach with internationally recognized highest-level qualifications and many years of experience.
Since childhood, I have been involved in various sports, envisioning my future in this domain. However, destiny led me to tourism, which I studied at the university in Košice. Despite presenting some discomfort and challenges, I managed to reconcile my passion with my job. I achieved my first world title in long distance triathlon while working as a flight attendant.
However, my path was clear, and since engaging in professional sports in 2013, I began dedicating myself professionally to triathlon and coaching. I also integrate the values from sports into my everyday and professional life. I approach tasks honestly and thoroughly, refusing to give up at the first sign of failure. Initial setbacks often serve as a catalyst, motivating me to work even harder on relentless self-improvement.
A glimpse of my journey
We discover our greatest strength in the moments when we want to give up.
The road I traveled was anything but smooth. With each fall, I rose stronger and more determined. You can do the same.
During my first professional Ironman competition, my knee took a hit (accident), requiring surgery. It paused me momentarily, but surrender wasn’t in my vocabulary. I went back to work full time, to avoid pressure, until I was strong enough to train. I rose again, claiming more victories.
Achieving the Slovak record in Ironman distance at 9 hours 6 minutes was a success only after shoulder surgery, at a time when I was already a mother of twins.
It took me 1 year and 3 months post surgery, until I could lift my arm freely again. Throughout that time (post surgery and becoming a mother), my dreams fueled the desire to return to sports, not just as I was, but with an unwavering strength and determination.
„Never give up on your dreams!
The strength to overcome any obstacle lies within you!“
My philosophy
In collaboration, I prioritize the unique, subjective perception of each of my clients. I respect the physiological differences of every individual and, based on that, I tailor the most effective training and mentoring strategy.
I design training plans to align with the athlete’s goals and, most importantly, to be time achievable alongside daily responsibilities work, school, other interests, and family life.
The number of athletes I dedicate my time to is very limited, allowing me to give each person my full attention.
The alpha and omega of working with me is your trust in me as human being, my coaching abilities, powerful determination to work on yourself, and aligned mutual communication.
Never stop learning
In nearly 20 years in triathlon, I have been learning from numerous world-class coaches, experts, and consultants.
I had the opportunity to work and learn from world-class figures in sports such as Malcolm Brown, Paul Newsome, Sebastian Webber, Luboš Bílek, Luc Van Lierde, Marcel Lopuchovský, Bella Bayliss, Mikael Eriksson, Vicent Beltrant, Tom Bennett, Jason Metters, and numerous other experts, including personal mentors, sports psychologists, nutrition advisors, and physiologists.