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Founder of the Oz Tennis Team in 2009 and Director of Operation, Scivetti Tennis and Sports Management SDN BHD.

Advanced coach with TCA (Tennis Coaches Australia) and TA (Tennis Australia), with over 20 years of experience teaching beginners to professional players.

Jason grew up in Sydney Australia and at the age of 7 went to his first local tennis camp at Kingsford Tennis Centre, where he fell in love with the game, and to his great fortune, discovered a remarkable, driven Coach, Carol Barclay. She saw Jason as a talented, eager and well mannered young hopeful.

Carol knew of the reputation of an exceptional and highly successful tennis coach and former WW2 Drill Sergeant named Charlie Hollis. Who taught greats like Rod Laver, Mal Anderson, Roy Emerson, Wally Masur, Mark Edmondson, and Todd Woodbridge. In 1979 Charlie was conducting his unique method (military approach to tennis, a fusion) at Lyneham Tennis Centre Canberra. Carol would drive a group of her gifted players up on weekends, this included Jason and her daugher Catherine, for high intense tennis drilling, until Charlie relocated to Sydney.

At this time, under the tutelage (for 7 years) of renowned tennis coach Charlie Hollis, Jason became a promising Australian junior. As a Junior singles player, Jason reached the New South Wales highest ranking of No.3 and Australian National ranking of No.7. At school Jason representated Waverley College and at an early age of 13 reached No.1 player in the 1st team, which also went on to win a C.C.A title (this was the first time the school had won the event). Jason also went on to win the under 14's National School Boys Championship and in the final beating Lee Holyoak the National No.1. Other highlights winning the Strathfield Grasscourt title, Northern Beaches classic, Southern Sydney Kirrawee, and White City Championship.

His regular off court activities were: Boxing with instructor Bernie Hall, Strength training with Paul Graham, Althletics with instructor Jack Giddy, Pilates with trainer Allen Menezes, Spiritual and Meditational teachings with Nawang Khechog, Tibetan Buddhist Priest. All highly regarded experts in their chosen fields.

Jason’s private coach 1987-88 was Mark Edmondson (former Charlie Hollis pupil and the last Australian to win the Australian Open) who insisted on developing an all-court game and his belief to finish points at the net.

During this time Jason was selected in the New South Wales McDonald's Junior State Squads and was coached by Terry Rocavert and John Alexander (Australian Davis Cup representatives). Member of the Eastern Suburbs Inter-District Team and played as No.1. During 1989 Australia Junior summer I.T.F. circuit under 18’s Events: Finalist South Australian Juniors and 2nd round Australian Open.

At age 16, Jason was selected by Master Tactician, Barry Phillips-Moore as a member of his professional tennis team which consisted of Mark Woodford, Carl Limberger, John Frawley, Tom Nijjsen, Brent Larkham, Wayne Arthurs, Dennis Soumilas and numerous other top ranking players. Jason participated in 1989-1991 I.T.F. under 18’s Roland Garros and Roehampton Junior tennis tournament. On the men’s A.T.P. circuit, Jason played satellites tournaments throughout Europe and Australia, Queen’s Club Championship, Australian Open. Jason earned both I.T.F. and A.T.P. rankings.

During 1990 season, while recovering from major lower back injury, Jason toured as hitting partner for Carl Limberger, ranked No.75 A.T.P.

In 1991 Jason stayed and trained at the A.T.P. Headquarters in Jacksonville Florida, where he worked with coach Ricardo Acuña under the supervision Brian Gottfried to mechanically reengineer technical aspects of his game, in particular the serve, to ease pressure on long standing back issue. They consulted with Dr. Leon Root, a widely known Orthopedic Surgeon (and Author “No More Aching Back") NY Hospital.

September 1991 at the age of 19 years, Jason was forced to retire due to genetic defect lower back L4 Spondylolisthesis. And in 1991-92 attended Bond University Law School in Queensland. While at Law school, Jason trained and coached part-time for Ken Rosewall at Tennis Fairways Resort Queensland.

Jason deferred University in 1993 to tour the W.T.A circuit and coach a good friend Catherine Barclay ranked No.170 W.T.A. During this successful period Catherine competed at the Australian Open and European W.T.A. summer circuits.

Then in 1994 Jason was as an associate Coach at the Terry Hills Country Club with head coaches Kim Warwick and Mark Edmondson (his former Coach). They worked with top Australian juniors like, Jelena Dokic and Adam Kennedy.

A massive step in Jason's coaching career was in 1995-96 when he (as a coach) and Adam Kennedy (elite junior player) were invited to join the Nick Bollettieri Team. Jason went on to serve his coaching apprenticeship in the world’s most famous tennis school, the Nick Bollettieri Sports Academy I.M.G. He was part of Nick's Top Gun program and Jason observed and accumulated immense knowledge from fellow colleagues, Mike DePalmer Sr, Raul Ordonez, Greg Hill. He worked with famous tennis stars: Tommy Haas, Mark Philippoussis, Marcelo Rios (when he was A.T.P. world No.1), Anna Kournikova. Accompanied Nick Bollettieri as Mark Philippoussis' hitting partner at the Indian Wells Masters. Conducted a Corporate Day at Indian Wells with Nick Bollettieri, Stan Smith and Rod Laver. Member of Bollettieri Team (which included Nick Bollettieri), they conducted a Tennis Coaches Symposium in Zurich Switzerland. Escorted Bollettieri Junior Teams to International Tournaments, such as, The Orange Bowl, World Junior Championships in Tarbes France, New Caledonia Championships, Teaxs Open, and Florida Open.

Jason returned to Sydney Australia in 1997-2001, and was Director and Operator of the Manly Tennis Academy, Belrose Tennis Academy, Balgowlah Tennis Centre and Randwick Tennis Academy. He developed numerous State, National and I.T.F. Champions. Our team focus was on the development of elite junior players (listed below, Chronology of Australian National Juniors players).

Further, was appointed in 2000 as Head coach and co-ordinator of Tennis Northern Beaches Inter-District Tennis Teams. And in 1999-2001 member of the Manly Warringah Junior Development Committee.

Jason decided to sell his business interests and to follow his passion teaching elite players on the circuit. Based in Milan Italy 2002, Jason worked with players on the European A.T.P. circuit, Italian money events and the British tour. He also played the occasional tournament and attained the following ratings: Italian Federation 2.8, British L.T.A. 2.1.

Moved to Florida U.S.A. 2003, employed as a W.T.A. touring coach & project manager for Lauren Kalvaria (former No.1 at Stanford University) W.T.A. No.323.

As a professional player, coach and manager, Jason has participated at the following international circuits: E.T.A., I.T.F., W.T.A. and A.T.P. tour. Grand Slam events coached: Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open.

Jason developed and managed numerous elite Junior players, some reaching the heights of National and International No.1:

Chronology of Australian National Juniors players

1998

Raphael Durek, a member of the N.S.W. State Squad. Ranked National under 14's No.1. Winner of the 14's National Title and Winner of the Shell Age State Championship.

Nicole Kriz, a member of the N.S.W. State Squad. Ranked under 16's No.4. Runner-up in the Australian National Title.

Natalie Ko, a member of the N.S.W. State Squad. Ranked under 14's No.2. Winner of the 14's Shell Age Championship (State Final). Steven Popovic, a member of the N.S.W. State Squad. Ranked under 10's No.1. Stephen was a Runner-up in the 12's Shell Age Championship.

Christina Hroriatopoulos, a member of the N.S.W. State Squad. Ranked under 16's No.10. Christina was runner-up in the State Finals.

Monique Adamczak, ranked National under 16's No.1 and was selected to be in the Institute of Sport.

1999

Raphael Durek, former No.1 in Australia and selected as a member of the NSW Institute of Sport.

Nicole Kriz, won the under 16's Australian National Championship. Nicole is ranked National No.1 and a member of the N.S.W. Institute of Sport.

Christina Horiatopoulos, was a semi-finalist in the Nationals under 16's. Christina has now been selected as a member of the N.S.W. Institute of Sport.

Steven Popovic, at twelve years old, won the under 14's National Lead-in and was a Quarter Finalist in the Australian Nationals. Stephen became a member of the N.S.W. State Squad.

2000

Christina Horiatopoulos, selected to the Institute of Sport. Under 18’s Semi-finalist in the Australian lead-in Junior Championship.

Steven Popovic, participated international events in Florida U.S.A., under 12’s Semi-finalist in the Eddie Herr and Quarter Finalist in the Orange Bowl. Finished the year rated under 12's as top 4 in the World.

2001

Steven Popovic, Winner of the under 14's Australian National Championship. Achieved a National ranking of No.1.

2004-07

Andrew Thomas, Winner of the under 18's National Championship, reached I.T.F. World Junior ranking of No.13, A.T.P. men’s tour singles 785 and doubles 1090.

Chronology of Malaysian National Junior players

2016

Scott McNeill, Selangor No.1 and National under 10's No.1.

Caitlyn Szeto, National under 8’s No.11.

Destiny Szeto, National under 8’s No.16.

2017

Scott McNeill, National under 12's No.1.

Caitlyn Szeto, National under 10’s No.6.

Destiny Szeto, National under 8’s No.1.

2018

Caitlyn Szeto, National under 10’s No.4.

Destiny Szeto, National under 10’s No.10.

Jill Han Hoong McNeill reached National under 10's No.1.

2019

Scott McNeill, National under 14's No.8.

Jill Han Hoong McNeill, reached the pinnacle of National under 10's No.1.

Certified Oz Tennis Instructor and Oz Tennis Team since 2015.

Harris discovered tennis through family friends, even though it wasn’t the leading sport in Malaysia back in 1997. His interest grew and started learning tennis not just for basic tennis fundamentals but also for self-discipline, to become independent, to be more socially active and have an athletic skill set.

During 1999 season, Harris was invited by the governing body for an I.T.F level 1 Traineeship. His desire grew and started to play more and was selected to represent his state of Seremban at the age of 10 till 17. During this time he mostly played national L.T.A.M tournaments and the Open Men’s circuit across Malaysia. This provided him the opportunity to play International players from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesian, Philippine, and Uzbekistan.

Harris in 2003, participated in L.T.A.M under 16’s Talent I.D Coaching course. He also joined the tennis junior camp at the Duta Complex for skills development during this period.

Harris represented the school team from 1999 till 2007, he managed to clinch and win the M.S.S.N.S Championship title in 2002. The M.S.S.M finalist in 2001 and 2006. As a member of M.I.A.T

University team in 2013 and 2014 he participated against other Universities throughout Malaysia.

Harris reached L.T.A.M highest Malaysian National Junior ranking of 8th.

After many years of enjoyment and achieving as a player, Harris then naturally turned to teach tennis. He joined the Oz Tennis Team in 2015 and received the chance to become one of the primary coaches, and started to develop his coaching ability, communication skills and technical knowledge. With his experience, he has gone on to successfully introduce hundreds of players of all ages to the game and are having fun competing either at club level or at national events.

Harris has attained years of experience coaching numerous Malaysian National junior players, such as, Scott McNeill, Selangor No.1 and National No.1 under 10's 2016, No.1 under 12's 2017 and No.8 under 14's 2019.

Harris is a Resident Coach and is conducting classes at, The Club @ Bukit Utama, d'Tempat Country Club, the International School @ Parkcity, and the Joykids International PreSchool.

Certified Oz Tennis intructor and part of the Oz Tennis team from 2022. This includes coaching at The Club @ Bukit Utama, d'Tempat Country Club, the International School @ Parkcity, and the Joykids International PreSchool.

Having lived in 9 countries throughout his life, Ben has been exposed to many different cultures, and his way of adapting to change and making new friends was always through sports.
When Ben was 6, he was living in Dubai and began playing football and tennis. During this time, he developed a great passion for sports and dreamt of one day becoming a professional athlete.
From the ages of 8-10, he traveled across Canada with his dad, competing in several sports, representing his school and academy in Calgary.
While Ben was attending high school in the South of France, he had the opportunity to study Sports Science, in which he received a distinction grade. This increased his ambition to go further in depth, and become an all around sportsman, taking part in several competitive sports both on and off campus, achieving many awards and trophies including “Athlete of the year” after performing well during track and field events.
After graduating from high school, for further education, he had the privilege to become a NASM certified personal trainer, and passing his TRX suspension training course.
Ben continued his football career in Malaysia, reaching semi-professional level. However, after a year of play, he suffered a huge injury, tearing his ACL and meniscus. This was followed by a year of physical therapy. Throughout his recovery, Ben learned more about injury prevention and regaining his mental strength to come back to sport again.
Now, Ben uses his experience as a qualified sportsman to coach his clients, focusing on strength and conditioning, sports psychology and athlete development.

Certified Oz Tennis intructor and part of the Oz Tennis team from 2022. This includes coaching at d'Tempat Country, The Club @ Bukit Utama Club, the International School @ Parkcity, and the Joykids International PreSchool.

Joe picked up his first tennis racquet at the age of nine (9), playing with his parents and siblings. His interest in football begins during his primary school and represented his school, Sekolah Rendah Sri Petaling, PJ in the under-12 school tournaments.

By the age of ten (10) he began attending tennis camps and coaching sessions at the local clubs in Kelana Jaya as well as being coached by his father at Kelab Golf Negara Subang. Juggling between his interest in other sports such as tennis, football and badminton. He went on to represent Bukit Bintang Boys School, PJ between the age of thirteen (13) to fifteen (15), playing tennis doubles competing in local tennis tournaments and MSSD. Took the Under-15 Petaling Jaya District Doubles Title.

At the age of sixteen (16) to seventeen (17), he represented Maktab Yayasan Pelajaran MARA boarding school and the district of Kajang to compete in the MSSD and other tennis competitions amongst school around Malaysia. Won the under-18 Kajang District Singles Title.

During his college years, Joe started coaching tennis part-time to beginners under the umbrella of a local tennis coach, Thomas Pang. In 1998, Joe left to further his studies in The United States, and came back to Malaysia with a Bachelors in Management of IT and Computer Science. After 4 years working with MDeC, Joe left to pursue a life in business as a commercial cleaning service provider (technology parks, IT incubators, offices and air-side buildings, aircraft interior cleaning, hotel housekeeping) spanning 15 years and even operated a TM Authorised Outlet in 2005.

In 2008, furthered his interest in tennis coaching by acquiring the LTA of Malaysia Coaches Course Level 1 Certificate and continued to coach tennis part-time while running his business. Now, Joe is part of the OZ Team as a tennis coach under the umbrella of an international coach, Jason Scivetti. Joe has also taken interest to be OZ Team business affiliate in the greater Seremban districts. He is coaching tennis for both kids and adults for private and group sessions at The Club, Bukit Utama and d'Tempat Country Club.

Certified Oz Tennis Instructor and part of the Oz Tennis Team since 2016.

For Johan, tennis runs in the family. His grandfather, parents, siblings, uncles and cousins, they all play tennis socially and competitively. He was exposed to tennis at a very young age of 6 years old, but started to properly train and compete at the age of 9. His foundation of tennis was built by his parents and his uncle, Tajuddin.

By the age of 10, Johan was already competing and winning regularly at the Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Monthly Medal. Halfway through the year, the organizers suggested that Johan should play a Category above his age, which was Under 12. After winning that regularly as well, he nudged up all the way to Under 16 by the age of 11.

Johan was selected to represent his state of Kuala Lumpur at the age of 10 till 17. During this time he mainly played the National L.T.A.M Tournaments and the Open Men’s Circuit around Malaysia. He was lucky enough to play with players from around the world such as Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Uzbekistan, etc.

Johan also joined the tennis junior camp at the Duta Complex for skills, social and technical development.

He represented his school from 1999 - 2007, winning multiple M.S.S.K.L Championship to gain a spot in the M.S.S.M K.L Team. The first M.S.S.M competition that Johan joined was in Sarawak, where he beat the No.1 seed Sarawak in a rubber set game.

Johan continued to help his team win multiple M.S.S.M competitions throughout his involvement in the team. Johan reached L.T.A.M highest Malaysian National Junior ranking of 7th in the singles category but achieved 1st in the doubles category.

One of his biggest personal achievements for Johan was getting in the SUKMA team and helping his team to get 3rd.

After years of achievement as a tennis player, Johan has decided to pass on some of his knowledge and skills to the next generation of tennis players. He initially joined as a part time coach with Oz Tennis Team in 2016, but has decided to join in full time to develop his technical and coaching skills.

Certified Oz Tennis Instructor and part of the Oz Tennis Team since 2016.

As an elite Malaysian National junior player, Nadia with her passion for the game, dedication and hard work, accomplished in singles, top 3 12's, top 3 14's and 16's, and top 8 18's. And in doubles Nadia was top 3 throughout her junior career.

Nadia was a student athlete at the Bukit Jalil Sports School and achieved the heights of representing her State, Negeri Sembilan and her University.

Nadia is currently a Resident Coach at The Club @ Bukit Utama, Selangor and D’Tempat Country Club, Sendayan Negeri Sembilan.

Nadia has spent many years working closely with Jason Scivetti, the founder of Oz Tennis, and enjoys passing this technical knowledge on to young kids, teenagers and adults to fast track their development.

This proven method by Oz Tennis, together with her team mates, Nadia has coached Jill Han Hoong McNeill to reach the pinnacle of Malaysian No.1 under 10's for 2018 and 2019.

Active at the International School @ Parkcity and the JoyKids International PreSchool, with extra co-curriculum classes, whereby instilling the basic fundamentals of tennis.

Certified Oz Tennis Instructor and part of the Oz Tennis Team since 2013.

Mina was a highly accomplished Japanese junior player and was always ranked as one the top Nationally.

In 1986, Mina achieved her goal and became the under 16's Japan Junior Champion. This was the catalyst for future opportunities.
Seasons 1988-89, Mina was ranked 2nd by the Indiana High School Athletic Tennis Association.

Mina then went on 1989-91 to play for the Western Michigan University Women's Tennis Team.
Mina came back to competitve tennis and the I.T.F Senior 45's circuit and won the Singles Championships in Surry U.K and in K.L Malaysia.
She was Runner-up in both Thailand and Oceania Regional Championship (in Australia).

Mina acheived a recent phenomenal WORLD RANKING for Masters over 45's:

Singles 50th,

Mixed Doubles 13th.