Sonja Balic

Although new to rowing, Sonja brings a wealth of experience with over five years of professional tennis and an extensive background in sports management. Her expertise spans various settings, including schools, universities, community sporting clubs, and state sporting bodies.

Sonja’s passion for ‘Sport for All’ and sports development is evident in her achievement of establishing Blind and Low Vision Tennis in NSW and ACT. Her recent leadership role in coordinating high-performance sport clubs and their athletes at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) underscores her exceptional skills in sports management.

In addition to her practical experience, Sonja is also a dedicated educator. She tutors at UTS in subjects such as Sport & Society, Sport Business and Practice, and has been recognized with teaching awards for her excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Sport Science Management and a Master of Sport Management from UTS, and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor.

Sonja’s commitment to creating opportunities at every level in sports will be a tremendous asset to the team at Red Shed.