About Savitar

Originally from the island of Borneo, Wena joins Savitar with experiences from being a top player to now coach. She started tennis at the age of 5 and went on to compete nationally and internationally. She was ranked #1 in the nation in her junior years, and was also ranked internationally in ITF Juniors. Wena competed on a Division I tennis team at Montana State University in the United States, under a full-ride scholarship. While she was in the US, she worked in a corporate startup technology marketing company. She realized her passion was still for tennis and moved on to train at John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York, while competing in prize money tournaments. At Savitar, Wena has a role both as a head coach and marketing manager. She specializes in coaching 10 and under junior players and performance level players. She enjoys not only being a tennis coach, but also a life coach to her players because she believes that being a great athlete is more than just talent and ability!  

If you have met our coach Kan Tsi Kwong, you know that his smiling personality has been with us at Savitar for almost 10 years! But for over 20 years, he has been highly involved in the game of tennis. As a junior player, Kan represented and competed for Anglo-Chinese School in Malacca, Malaysia and other parts of Asia. His extended coaching career began when he was recruited to teach at the Singapore Sports Council/Robertson Wilson Junior Tennis Training Scheme. Soon after, he earned his Tennis Instructor Certificate from the Singapore Sports Council and Singapore Tennis Association (STA). He then continued on his pursuit to be a professional tennis coach and trained to receive multiple accredited certifications such as:

• the RPT Europe and International Professional Tennis Director Certification
• Estess Athletic University Level 5 Coaches Certification
• Professional Tennis Coaches Association Certificate of Recognition regarding RPT Education Program
• International Coaches Institute Tennis Professional Certification

Coach Kan has assisted in developing numerous junior and adult tennis programs at Savitar and continues to introduce the game of tennis to young players in Singapore! Sign up for a full-hour trial lesson with Kan today at 50% OFF! The timing and frequency of lessons are customized to your needs.

YANNICK GUBA has come to us from Beijing, where he was Head Tennis Coach at a leading American Tennis Academy and International School for the last 4 years. Prior to that he was the Assistant Coach for the School Varsity Team UAAP in Manila Philippines and coached many of the top players in the Philippines. Yannick has also been a travelling coach for 14/U ATF and ITF players. Yannick has represented Philippines at Davis Cup, senior and junior level. Yannick is the Full Time Tennis Coach for MCM, and will be living on site throughout the year, coaching all school teams, groups, school curriculum tennis classes, holiday camps and private lessons.

A native of the Philippines, Paul Millendez started playing competitive tennis at the age of nine-years-old. Paul competed against some of the country’s top players, earning a top ranking in the boys’ 12s-18s age division. While attending college in the Philippines, Paul competed on the Men's National Tennis Circuit, sponsored by the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA). Paul has joined Savitar Pte Ltd. teaching at the United World College East, under Director of Tennis, Nikki Tippins. Paul also provides support to Director of Tennis, David Dickson at the Oneº15 Marina Club in Sentosa. Paul’s strong passion for tennis clearly transfers over to the juniors and adults in the tennis programs. With Paul’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the game, Millendez has proven to be one of Savitar’s most loyal and top coaches. At the prestigious University of Saint La Salle – Bacolod City, Paul continued his on-court success, receiving a full tennis scholarship. Paul earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and is a registered nurse. His other qualifications include:

• the RPT Europe and International Professional Tennis Director Certification
• Estess Athletic University Level 5 Coaches Certification
• Professional Tennis Coaches Association Certificate of Recognition regarding RPT Education Program
• International Coaches Institute Tennis Professional Certification
• USPTA Level Elite Professional

Savitar welcomes James Corin as the Director of Tennis for Hotels and Resorts of Singapore. He brings a wealth of global experience to share with you at our central locations of Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore! Originally from the UK, James completed a National Diploma in Sports Science and went on to gain a degree at UWIC Cardiff, in Sports and Leisure Management whilst playing university tennis and competing in Welsh Premier league teams. After University, James’ coaching career took him all over the world in a variety of roles held at 5-star clubs and resorts. His roles include Junior Development co-ordinator at the world-renowned Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, Head of summer camps in Atlanta, USA and Director of Tennis at the exclusive Al Bustan Palace in Muscat.  He also coached at La Samanna Resort on the Caribbean Island of St Maarten and most recently at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand where he built and ran an exciting and popular program of coaching and events. James enjoys working with all ages and levels of players from beginners to regional and nationally ranked players (including ITF, Orange Bowl and Academy/Tour Level players). Qualifications include Lawn Tennis Association, PTR, USTA, British Tennis Coaches Association, UK Racket Stringers Association and RPT. His interests outside of tennis include travel, fitness, movies, martial arts, reading, music, psychology and philosophy. James looks forward to hearing from you: [email protected]

For the past 20 years, the Singaporean-born, Adrian Ng has been a prominent tennis coach with wide-range of experience teaching both kids and adults of all ages and levels. Adrian has been Head Professional at Swiss Club for 13 years. He has also spent time at One Degree 15 and Fairmont Hotel. His qualifications include:

• the RPT Europe and International Professional Tennis Director Certification
• Estess Athletic University Level 5 Coaches Certification
• Professional Tennis Coaches Association Certificate of Recognition regarding RPT Education Program
• International Coaches Institute Tennis Professional Certification

Adrian is the newly appointed Head Tennis Professional at Dulwich College Singapore as well as Head Professional at the Willow Stream Spa Tennis Centre.

An Australian and Dutch citizen, Frank Bruinsma has over 25-years of tennis playing and coaching experience. Frank has coached all over the world, including Australia, United States, and now here in Singapore. For the past 14-years, Frank has been able to work with and for some of the most prestigious private clubs in Singapore, which include: the Hollandse Club, the Swiss Club, the Pines Club, the Amrita Spa Tennis Club, and the Tanglin Club. Frank’s strong tennis background and knowledge has allowed him to develop lasting relationships with the club members and students here in Singapore. He has also managed to develop strong junior tennis and adult programs throughout the Singapore region. He holds professional tennis certifications from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), Tennis Australia (TCA), Singapore Tennis Association (STA), and International Tennis Federation (level III). Frank overseas the entire tennis operations for Savitar Pte Ltd. as the Managing Director.

Originally from New Zealand, Adam Branks comes to Singapore with years of tennis experience. Adam was first introduced to the sport at an early age through his family’s legacy. Adam’s father ran a large tennis school in Auckland and that is where he learned and developed the passion for the sport. At the University of North Carolina, Asheville, Adam continued his on-court successes, playing NCAA Division I college tennis. Adam has coaching experience in the United States, New Zealand, and now working with Savitar at the Swiss Club and Willow Stream Spa Tennis Facility. His other qualifications include:

• the RPT Europe and International Professional Tennis Director Certification
• Estess Athletic University Level 5 Coaches Certification
• Professional Tennis Coaches Association Certificate of Recognition regarding RPT Education Program
• International Coaches Institute Tennis Professional Certification