Our Team

Meet Our Coaching Team

At Focus Tennis and Pickleball in Redcliffe, our coaches are all about good energy, great rallies, and helping you play your best. Whether you’re here for fun, fitness, or chasing pro-level goals, our friendly crew is here to help you train smart, play hard, and reach your full potential.

All our coaches have an Australian Government issued Blue Card.

Focus Tennis Centre's Chris Novic standing in front of Redcliffe Tennis Centre building

Chris Novic

head tennis and pickleball Coach / club Director

Coaching Experience

Founder / Director of Focus Tennis Academy at Redcliffe Tennis Centre (2012 – present)

Tennis Australia Club Professional Level 2 Coach

Over 25 years of experience working with coaches and players at an elite / ITF level

Former Coach at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in Texas, USA

Playing Career

Former Top 10 Over 35 tennis player in the world and No. 1 Over 35 player in Australia

Australian Captain for the 2016 ITF Young Seniors World Team Champs in Croatia

Former Top 5 Australian Junior having played at the Australian Open Juniors in 1998

Former Queensland No. 1 Singles and Doubles Junior

Winner of numerous Australian, NZ and European Money Tournaments

Other Experience

Has led Focus Tennis Academy to be considered one of the best tennis clubs in Queensland, having won the 2015, 2019 & 2021 Tennis QLD Club of the year, and a 6 time finalist

2019 & 2021 Tennis Queensland Club Coach of the year finalist

30 min | $60

45 min | $90

60 min | $110

Jon Kubler

TENNIS AND PIcKLEBALL coach

Coaching Experience

Senior Tennis Coach at Focus Tennis Academy at Redcliffe Tennis Centre (2024 – present)

Many years of experience working with players from beginner to elite level, including touring with ATP top ranked players

Tennis Australia Level 1 Coaching Course

Playing Career

Over 20 years playing experience in Australia and Internationally on the ATP Tour

Other Experience

Qualified Math and Physical Education Teacher

30 min | $55

45 min | $80

60 min | $100

Daniel Steyn

TENNIS COACH

Coaching Experience

Focus Tennis Academy Coach (2024 – Present)

ATPCA Level 1 Coach

Playing Career

Dan has many years playing experience

He is a fun, energetic and enthusiastic hot shots coach

Dan is motivated to get you playing at your best

30 Min / $55

45 Min / $80

60 Min / $100

Caroline Roets

PICKLEBALL coach

Coaching Experience

Pickleball Coaching International- Level 1

Former Pickleball Victoria Committee Member

Facilitated the establishment of pickleball at multiple venues in Melbourne

Playing Career

Represented Victoria in the Battle of the Border

Part of Tennis Australia’s Women Leaders in Tennis Program

Avid pickleball player, competing in many tournaments with great results

30 Min / $50

45 Min / $70

60 Min / $90