Our Team

Meet Our Team



Our Tennis Team

The Focus Tennis Academy coaches are friendly and highly skilled and qualified. They are passionate about helping people reach their full tennis potential whilst having fun and developing a love of the game. All our coaches have an Australian Government issued Blue Card.

Chris Novic playing on court in Croatia

Chris Novic

head Coach/Director

30 min | $60

45 min | $90

60 min | $110

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 Tennis Industry & Business 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

Jon Kubler

senioR coach

30 min | $55

45 min | $80

60 min | $100

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

Tennis Australia Level 1 Coaching Course

Playing Career

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

Other Tennis Industry & Business Experience

Qualified Math and Physical Education Teacher

Payton Argles

JUnioR coach

30 Min / $45

45 Min / $65

60 Min / $85

Coaching Experience

Focus Tennis Academy Coach (2023 – present)

Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach

Community Coaching Course

Playing Career

Payton has played at Focus Tennis Academy since being introduced to the game of tennis at 5 years of age

Playing competitive tennis around Australia from Junior to AMT Senior competition level

With her easy going attitude and great teaching manner, Payton is fabulous with the Hotshots kids programs and introducing the young kids to tennis

One of Payton’s goals is to make tennis coaching her fulltime career

Daniel Steyn

SENIOR COACH

30 Min / $52.50

45 Min / $75

60 Min / $95

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.


Our Pickleball Team

Caroline Roets

pickleball coach

30 Min / $50

45 Min / $70

60 Min / $90

As a pickleball aficionado, Caroline has turned her passion for the game into a cornerstone of her personal and professional life. With a few years playing experience, her love for pickleball goes beyond just the court; it’s about the community, the excitement and the joy of sharing this fantastic sport with others. Caroline’s commitment is not just to play, but to inspire, teach and connect with others through the power of pickleball.

Experience

Pickleball Coaching International Level 1 Coach

Former Pickleball Victoria Committee Member

Facilitated the establishment of pickleball at multiple venues in Melbourne

Represented Victoria in Battle of the Border

Women Leaders in Tennis, Tennis Australia

Community Coaching Course, Tennis Australia

As a pickleball aficionado, Caroline hast turned her passion for the game into a cornerstone of her personal and professional life. With a few years playing experience, her love for pickleball goes beyond just the court; it’s about the community, the excitement and the joy of sharing this sport with others. Caroline’s commitment is not just to play, but to inspire, teach and connect with others through the power of pickleball.

Experience

Former Pickleball Victoria committee member

Represented Victoria in Battle of the Border competition

Facilitated the establishment of pickleball at multiple venues in Melbourne

Pickleball Global accredited coach

Woman Leaders in Tennis, Tennis Australia

Community Coaching course, Tennis Australia

As a pickleball aficionado

Experience

Pickleball Coaching International Level 1 Coach

Pickleball Level 1 Referee

Former State Level Committee Member

Former Inaugural President of Morayfield Pickleball Club

Tournament Director for State Level Tournaments and many Club Level Tournaments

Pickleball Commentator, for tournaments such as the Australian Championships, State Level Championships, Pacific Pickleball, National Pickleball League and more

As a pickleball aficionado, Caroline has turned her passion for the game into a cornerstone of her personal and professional life. With a few years playing experience, her love for pickleball goes beyond just the court; it’s about the community, the excitement and the joy of sharing this fantastic sport with others. Caroline’s commitment is not just to play, but to inspire, teach and connect with others through the power of pickleball.

Experience

Pickleball Coaching International Level 1 Coach

Pickleball Level 1 Referee

Former State Level Committee Member

Former Inaugural President of Morayfield Pickleball Club

Tournament Director for State Level Tournaments and many Club Level Tournaments

Pickleball Commentator, for tournaments such as the Australian Championships, State Level Championships, Pacific Pickleball, National Pickleball League and more

As a pickleball aficionado, Caroline has turned her passion for the game into a cornerstone of her personal and professional life. With a few years playing experience, her love for pickleball goes beyond just the court; it’s about the community, the excitement and the joy of sharing this fantastic sport with others. Caroline’s commitment is not just to play, but to inspire, teach and connect with others through the power of pickleball.