Jason brings a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience to the table that will definitely benefit all GrandSlam Fitness clients.
Jason Yap – Principal Tennis Coach and Head Personal Trainer
Jason Yap is a qualified tennis coach and personal trainer and has extensive experience in these fields for over 6 years. He has developed a passion for tennis since he first picked up a racket at the early age of 5. He has played tennis for over 20 years at the local, state and international levels. He has spent time training at the Australian Institute of Sport and competed on the ITF junior circuit traveling around the globe competing against the world’s best reaching a highest ranking of Top 5 in Australia.
As a recipient of a tennis scholarship from the University of Utah he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Communication. Whilst representing the University of Utah for tennis, he was ranked in the top 40 for doubles in the United States of America.
Jason’s University of Utah Profile
Jason has broad experience competing in several other sports such as Soccer, Basketball, Cricket
and Table Tennis. But more recently, he has achieved new heights in Australian Rules Football. After only playing football for the past 4 years, he was voted Southern Football League’s Best & Fairest Player in 2010. In 2011, he finished in the top 3 for the League’s Best and Fairest and was also a premiership player for the Southern Dragons Football Club where he won the Club’s Best and Fairest in back to back years. In the Southern Dragon’s 2011 Premiership Grand Final, Jason lead from the front as vice-captain of the team and was also voted Best on Ground receiving the Maneilly Medal.
Video of Southern Dragons Grandfinal Win
Jason Yap wins League’s Best & Fairest
Jason has experience in gyms as well as working for tennis centers in Australia and the USA training clients to improve and transform them on a mental and physical level. He specialises in body fat reduction, building of lean muscle mass, strength and sports conditioning, injury rehabilitation and also specialises in improving his clients in all aspects of their tennis game. Through his specialised training sessions, he delivers personalised challenging programs that are unique to the needs and wants of each client. His main goal as your tennis coach and personal trainer is to make every session enjoyable and challenging using proven training methods to assist you all the way towards “Smashing your tennis, health and fitness goals for a GRANDSLAM!” He brings a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience to the table that will no doubt benefit the clients at Grandslam Fitness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Sport Science with a minor in Communication (Graduate from University of Utah)
- Level 1 Junior Development Coach (Certified by Tennis Australia)
- Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness and Personal Training (Certified by Personal Training Academy)
- Certificate in Effective Movement Training (Certified by Personal Training Academy)
- Certified in Self Myofascial Release (Certified by Personal Training Academy)
- Current First Aid Certificate
Testimonials
“After being coached by Jason for 2 years, my technique has improved so much, I am mentally stronger and now he has helped me to take my game to the next level and now I am beating guys that I use to lose to.” Adam, 15.
“With the help of GrandSlam Fitness I have lost 20 kilograms in 18 months. I look healthier but most importantly I have so much more energy and I feel better about myself in all areas. I truly have achieved what he (Jason) calls a mind, body and soul transformation.” Tony 40
”GrandSlam Fitness has helped me regain my strength after suffering from a horrific car accident 6 months ago. Specialists told me I can’t do this and can’t do that. But through GrandSlam Fitness’ injury rehabilitation program, I am now able to maintain a moderately active lifestyle I treasure so much!” Jackie, 35.
“After 1 year, I have taken my tennis game to new heights and GrandSlam Fitness has made me so much more mentally tough and smarter strategically on the court. He has also improved my fitness level in all areas. All the training has helped me get a Division 1 tennis scholarship in America! Thankyou so much for you expert coaching and support!” Krystle, 19.
“I have been training with Jason for just over a year now. After having my fourth child I decided it was time to do something for myself, so I started one-on-one personal training and private tennis coaching lessons. In one year I am amazed at how far I have come! Not only has my tennis game improved out of sight, but now I can run around with my kids and my fitness and energy levels are better than when I was a teenager!” Jenny, 38.
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