Sports coaching for companies and public authorities
Manon Barbaza, a former top-level athlete in the Modern Pentathlon, is part of the Shantha Coaching Paris team as a sports coach, specializing in companies in the Paris region.
The coach: Manon Barbaza
An atypical career as a top-level sportswoman
Originally from Réunion Island, Manon Barbaza has two military parents. From an early age, they gave her a taste for sport.
Following his results in athletics, swimming and triathlon, the French Modern Pentathlon Federation integrated him into the Pôle France Jeunes at the CREPS in Bordeaux.
Very dynamic and curious by nature, it was with enthusiasm and determination that Manon Barbaza embarked on learning this modern sport. It consists of 5 sporting disciplines: swimming, running, shooting, fencing and riding. Manon Barbaza has been a member of the French Modern Pentathlon team since 2010.
His track record:
- Bronze medallist at the European Team Championships,
- French Triathlon Champion,
- French Laser-run champion,
- Vice-champion of France Pentathlon,
- French number 3.
Following regular performances at major championships in the youth category, Manon Barbaza joined the Pôle France Seniors at INSEP. During her 5 years there, she remained in the French Top 4 and took part in numerous European and World Championships.
A second career as a corporate sports coach
In 2021, after graduating with a STAPS degree in Sports Training and a BPJEPS in Fitness Activities, Manon Barbaza decided to put her sneakers away and embark on her passion: sports coaching. Why did she do it? A strong desire to share and pass on the values, state of mind and know-how acquired during her career as a top-level sportswoman, in order tohelp each individual achieve their personal goals.
The Shantha coaching network of professional sports coaches and health specialists is an innovative 360° concept in which the physical and mental well-being of the individual is the very essence of the project. It is aimed at individuals as well as employees of companies and local authorities.
Individual or group support in learning a physical activity or sport, while benefiting from theexpertise of professionals and former top-level athletes, is a real promise for your physical and mental development.