Savitar

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About Savitar

About Savitar

Savitar Pte Ltd was founded in 1999 with the mission to provide the best tennis coaching and events in Singapore, delivering well-structured, customized tennis programs and events that foster consistent improvement in skills, provide matchplay opportunities,  and enhance the  enjoyment of the great game of tennis. Savitar has since developed world-class tennis programs at a number of the best locations in Singapore, including fine clubs, leading hotels, and top schools. Our tennis programs cater to all ages and abilities, ranging from 10 and under programs using customized equipment to junior elite training and tennis camps. We also provide ladies clinics, men’s tennis, corporate workshops, and team training while managing a variety of competitive and social events.  We manage the Junior Team Tennis League (JTTL) in Singapore - this highly successful league for players aged 17 and under has grown to over 100 teams and 600+ participants.  We believe in increasing participation in tennis and creating long-term partnerships with our clients.

About JTT

In 2009, Savitar established the Junior Team Tennis League (JTTL) to provide junior players with the opportunity to gain valuable match play experience, improve competitive performance, and develop life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship.  With over 600 participants and 100+ teams competing, the JTTL continues to grow rapidly.

In 2010, JTT Mini (now Grand Slam Mini was launched to offer an exciting tennis competition for 5 – 8 year olds using mini tennis nets and lower compression balls, improving young players’ technique, performance, and enjoyment.  JTT is sanctioned by the Singapore Tennis Association and supported by ActiveSG and we expect to develop additional events in future to further enhance match play opportunities for junior players in Singapore.

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Tennis Coach - Goran Ahlstrand

Goran Ahlstrand

Tennis Coach - Goran Ahlstrand

Goran Ahlstrand

Goran Ahlstrand is Swedish , and as with most Swedes, grew up with a tennis racket in hand. He started playing at the early age of 5 and spent many years playing competitive tennis. He has always had a passion for the sport and started his coaching career in Shanghai, along with running his own company. He moved to Singapore in 2015 and has been coaching juniors and adultsat the Savitar Tennis Centre and Singapore American School. Goran was also managing the tennis programmes, specifically the group programmes, at the Singapore American School.  Goran has obtained a PTR certification and the AATC accreditation level 1 and 2.
Tennis Coach Frank Bruinsma

Frank Bruinsma

Tennis Coach Frank Bruinsma

Frank Bruinsma

Frank Bruinsma, Managing Director, has gained extensive tennis playing and coaching experience in Australia, the United States and Singapore. In 1998, he took up the position of Head Program Coach for the Singapore Tennis Association’s Junior Program. Since 2000 Frank has been leading Savitar and its coaching team. In addition to his exceptional on-court experience, Frank has a number of different coaching qualifications including USPTR certification, Tennis Coaches Australia Level One Certification and SLTA Level Two Coaches Course.
Amit - Tennis Lessons in Singapore

Amit Baghel

Amit - Tennis Lessons in Singapore

Amit Baghel

Amit Baghel, Director of Finance and HR, UFIT Sports is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the tennis and finance industry. Skilled in Coaching, Event Management, Finance and Sports Marketing. Amit holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from University of Wales, MDIS Singapore.Amit brings more than ten years of playing and coaching experience at the junior and adult level. Amit holds coaching certifications with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) level I & II, the United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR) and has attended many international tennis workshops.In addition to tennis, he also earned a certification in Yoga & Sports Injuries. With his unique blend of skills Amit is managing Finance, HR and Operations of UFIT Sports. He is a critical thinker, loves music, and traveling.
Rolf Harrison - Tennis Coach

Rolf Harrison

Rolf Harrison - Tennis Coach

Rolf Harrison

Rolf Harrison, Founder, has extensive experience both on and off the tennis courts. His notable on-court achievements include being Asian Junior Doubles Champion and Wimbledon Junior Doubles Semi-finalist in 1985, ending the year with an ITF Junior World Doubles Ranking of #15. As a member of the Hong Kong national junior team and Men's Davis Cup team, Rolf won numerous national titles in the junior and senior ranks in Hong Kong. While earning his BA Economics from Princeton University, he was Ivy League Team Champion and All-Ivy Team (1988) and co-captain of the varsity team playing Division I. Off the tennis courts, Rolf has extensive regional sports management experience and was Director of Marketing for the International Management Group (IMG) in their Club Management Division in Singapore as well as the Marketing Representative for the Asian Tennis Federation. In addition, Rolf was COO of a boutique private equity investment firm in Singapore for eight years.  Rolf's passion for tennis continues and he has achieved an ITF Seniors Singles World Ranking of #156 in the 50+ division.
Jim Lieu - Tennis Singapore

Jim Lieu

Jim Lieu - Tennis Singapore

Jim Lieu

A Vietnamese born Dutch, Jim truly embraces the 'best of both worlds' in his life, including his current positions at Savitar as Director of Tennis/Coach at the Singapore American School.  As of recent, Jim kickstarted the Adult Team Tennis concepts, which consist of Tennis Boot Camp and TGI Friday Tennis.
Jim's experiences and qualifications include:
  • 7 years competitive KNLTB  tennis in the Netherlands at 9 years
  • Competed on the NTU Tennis Team during his exchange student time at Nanyang Business  School in Singapore
  • Played College Tennis in the USA. Made it to the State Championship Doubles in San Diego.
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Amsterdam
  • Dutch, Vietnamese and English speaking
  • Certified TRX and Boot Camp trainer
  • PTR certification and the AATC accreditation level 1 and 2
  • Extensive Regional Business Development Management experience for previous jobs
  • Social Media Expert

CORPORATE TEAM

Savitar's corporate office team has over 100 years of combined tennis coaching, event implementation, and sports management experience.  We are proud of our entrepreneurial culture and successful track record of launching exciting new tennis programs and events to boost tennis participation and playing levels in Singapore since 1999.  With full-time managerial staff in the areas of coaching, event implementation, management, marketing, finance, and administration, Savitar continues to be a market leader.  We work hand-in-hand with our host clubs, schools, and hotels and have developed long-term relationships with ActiveSG, the Singapore Tennis Association and our sponsors to advance the development of tennis in Singapore.

Savitar Coaching Team

Savitar has an amazing team of international and Singaporean coaches who have a wealth of coaching experience with players of all ages and abilities.  Each coach has an internationally recognized coaching certification and is assigned to our various tennis coaching programs based on their coaching experience and ability.

Benjamin Quek

Benjamin Quek

Benjamin is Singapore-born local talent, he has been a prominent tennis player participated in junior college level. After finishing NS Benjamin left Singapore to study in US where he gained his full sports coaching certification from USSA, majoring in Tennis.His qualifications include:
  • Certification at Rick Macci Tennis Academy- Elite Certificate
  • Professional Tennis Registry
  • Australian Academy of Tennis Coaches- Level 1 & 2
  • National Registry of Coaches certified
  • National Standards for Youth Sports for Coaching in Singapore School Schools Workshop by MOE
Armed as an Elite Sports Performance Coach and Mental Games Coaching Professional Benjamin can provide his students with key strategies to overcome mental blocks and achieve optimal performance.
Tennis Trainer by Yannick Guba

Yannick Guba

Tennis Trainer by Yannick Guba

Yannick Guba

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.
Jim Lieu - Tennis Singapore

Jim Lieu

Jim Lieu - Tennis Singapore

Jim Lieu

A Vietnamese born Dutch, Jim truly embraces the 'best of both worlds' in his life, including his current positions at Savitar as Director of Tennis/Coach at the Singapore American School.  As of recent, Jim kickstarted the Adult Team Tennis concepts, which consist of Tennis Boot Camp and TGI Friday Tennis.
Jim's experiences and qualifications include:
  • 7 years competitive KNLTB  tennis in the Netherlands at 9 years
  • Competed on the NTU Tennis Team during his exchange student time at Nanyang Business  School in Singapore
  • Played College Tennis in the USA. Made it to the State Championship Doubles in San Diego.
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Amsterdam
  • Dutch, Vietnamese and English speaking
  • Certified TRX and Boot Camp trainer
  • PTR certification and the AATC accreditation level 1 and 2
  • Extensive Regional Business Development Management experience for previous jobs
  • Social Media Expert
Tennis Trainer by Paul Millendez

Paul Millendez

Tennis Trainer by Paul Millendez

Paul Millendez

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 is Director of Tennis,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
Tennis Coach Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders

Tennis Coach Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders from Christchurch, New Zealand. Michael is Director Junior Performance Tennis at Savitar Tennis Centre,HQ. He played NCAA college tennis at Newberry College in South Carolina for four years, where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and Business Administration. Michael brings with him a huge passion for the game; he has been sharing this enthusiasm and knowledge with students for the past 6 years at various clubs and academies across the USA and New Zealand.
Tennis Coach Kan-Tsi-Kwong

Kan Tsi Kwong

Tennis Coach Kan-Tsi-Kwong

Kan Tsi Kwong

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!

PAULO BARAN

PAULO BARAN

Paulo Baran hails from the Philippines where he was a prominent member and key player in their local tennis community. He established himself as a star player and successfully achieved and cemented his place as #1 in the region during his secondary education. Not only that, Paulo has always been in the top 10 of his country from U12-U18. He also became the top seed in the men’s doubles and singles category. He was the first Team Captain to finally lead his university to a championship. Right after graduating, he became the Assistant Coach for his Alma Mater’s Varsity Team UAAP in Manila, Philippines. Paulo has been with Savitar for two fulfilling years and is based at Marlborough College Malaysia as an Assistant Coach, providing assistance with coaching of all school teams, school curriculum tennis classes, holiday camps, and private lessons.
Tennis Coach - Goran Ahlstrand

Goran Ahlstrand

Tennis Coach - Goran Ahlstrand

Goran Ahlstrand

Goran Ahlstrand is Swedish , and as with most Swedes, grew up with a tennis racket in hand. He started playing at the early age of 5 and spent many years playing competitive tennis. He has always had a passion for the sport and started his coaching career in Shanghai, along with running his own company. He moved to Singapore in 2015 and has been coaching juniors and adultsat the Savitar Tennis Centre and Singapore American School. Goran was also managing the tennis programmes, specifically the group programmes, at the Singapore American School.  Goran has obtained a PTR certification and the AATC accreditation level 1 and 2.
Tennis Coach Frank Bruinsma

Frank Bruinsma

Tennis Coach Frank Bruinsma

Frank Bruinsma

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 nowhere in Singapore.For the past 14-years, Frank has worked 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 developed 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 is the Managing Director of Savitar Pte Ltd.
Tennis Coach Adrian Ng

Adrian Ng

Tennis Coach Adrian Ng

Adrian Ng

A coach known to be adored by all the little boys and girls on court is our coach Adrian! With his energy level alongside the junior players, you cannot help but try and keep up! For the past 20 years, the Singaporean-born, Adrian Ng has been a prominent tennis coach with a wide-range of experience teaching both kids and adults of all ages and levels. He has coached in multiple high-end hotels, private clubs, and international schools including, Swiss Club, One Degree 15, Dulwich College, and the Shangri-La. As head professional, Adrian's bases these days are at UWCSEA East campus, and at Savitar Tennis Centre HQ at 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
James Corin - Singapore Tennis Coach

James Corin

James Corin - Singapore Tennis Coach

James Corin

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]
Tennis Coach Adam Branks

Adam Branks

Tennis Coach Adam Branks

Adam Branks

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

Giving Back

FINALS DAY: MAGIC BUS

JTT sponsors a sausage sizzle and drinks stall during the finals day at the Junior Team Tennis League, and all proceeds go to the Magic Bus Global Concerns group. Magic Bus Global Concern supports the Magic Bus Foundation, which aims to provide underprivileged children in the most rural areas of India a better life by providing an education based on building physical, social and personal skills mainly by focusing on aspects of sports.

SPECIAL TENNIS

Savitar runs a Special Tennis program alongside grade 11 Students at UWCSEA who are the “buddy coaches”. We provide students from Genesis School for Special Education with tennis coaching once per week in 6 week workshops. It’s an amazing opportunity for the Genesis Students to be exposed to the benefits of sport and build confidence and skills and also provides grade 11 students at UWCSEA with an opportunity to improve as coaches and enjoy seeing the positive contribution they can make to their students’ development.

Careers

Savitar hires top tennis teaching professionals to staff our tennis programs at various high-end hotels, private clubs, and schools throughout Singapore.

Asssistant Tennis Professional

The Assistant Tennis Professional reports to the Director of Tennis at the club or hotel location at which they are assigned. He or she will be responsible for conducting private tennis lessons as well as group programs for junior players and adults. In addition, the Assistant Tennis Professional will assist the Director of Tennis with lesson planning, marketing, and event management as required. They will also receive ongoing training and the opportunity to develop his/her tennis career. Positions are available immediately. Singaporeans or PRs ONLY.  Scroll down for more info

TENNIS EVENT COORDINATOR

If your personality is all about fun and games and love young children, we want you to be our Tennis Event Coordinator! The applicant should be a tennis enthusiast with good understanding of the game. Competent and comfortable in managing kids/young adults of age groups from 5 to 17 years old. Well organized and excellent time management skills. Good communication skills and works well in a team

For a complete job description or to make an enquiry please email your cover letter and CV to [email protected].