Manil Kara Kauki is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Science, Universiti Malaya. She specializes in Coaching and Sport Science, with strong expertise in swimming performance, training methodology, and athlete development.Her academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in sports coaching and athlete training.Before entering academia, Manil was an ex-national swimmer and water polo athlete for Indonesia, experiences that shaped her deep understanding of aquatic sports and athlete performance. Since 2017, she has served as a professional Swimming Coach at a leading swimming academy in Shah Alam, where she continues to mentor young athletes and develop training programs.Manil is active in research and publication, particularly in the fields of coaching science, physical education, and aquatic training. Her passion for teaching, coaching, and research continues to drive her mission to support athlete development and inspire future professionals in sport and exercise science.