Welcome to MBP Sports
(Mind, Body And Passion Pte Ltd)
"Learn - Practice - Play"
Chris Mullins, MBP Sports Founder: Shaping the Future of Racket Sports in Asia Pacific with a Legacy of Excellence
Chris Mullins, a veteran racket sports coach, founded MBP Sports in 2002 to bring top-tier coaching to Singapore. With decades of experience, he has developed national champions across tennis, padel, and pickleball,and led SMU to its first university title. In 2008, he was appointed to lead Singapore’s national youth coaching initiative, cementing his role as a key figure in the country’s racket sports development.
Our Team
Founder and Director
Mind
Success in racket sports begins with the mind. Making quick decisions, focus, and strategy are key ingredients. MBP Sports designs its Site interactions to sharpen these mental skills and insights that keep you ahead of the game.
Body
Improvement in sports requires a knowledge of the tools, agility, and specifically trained coordination. Our experience and committment to remain up to date with applications to ensure safe and efficient progressions are achieved are market leading.
Passion
In all sports “Passion” is the fuel that keeps us involved. All our staff are specifically selected because of the individual passionate components each bring to ensure our team with assistance from carefully selected partners can value add to your desire to enjoy and improve.
Chris Mullins
Chris is an Australian sports-business professional, the founder and CEO of MBP Sports.
With over 50 years of experience in racquet sports with the most recent 25 years residing in Singapore. His extensive experience and personal excellence acheived as a player tennis player, Master Coach positioned him strongly to introduce both Padel and Pickleball as platforms to grow other racket sports options in Club settings.
gained qualifications of Advanced and Master Coach in Tennis and most recently added Padel and Pickleball to his is a certified Australian Master Tennis Coach (1999) and has played and coached at all levels.
Chris previously held senior management roles in government, multinationals, and SMEs. He consistently integrates sport into his leadership and development work. Hands-on in both coaching and business, he is passionate about helping individuals and communities reach their full potential via his quality sports business model..
Janet Wong
Janet, Director and COO of MBP Sports, brings over 30 years of senior experience in wealth and risk management. A racquet sports enthusiast, she leads staff development, oversees operations, and manages the company’s financial strategy.
Born in Hong Kong and educated in both Hong Kong and Toronto, she plays a key role in MBP’s mission to connect East and West through sport.
Strategic Partners
Les Crawford
Les Crawford, a lifelong friend and sporting peer of our founder, brings a rich background in elite track and field, football, and tennis. A former senior fitness manager with the RAAF, Les has decades of experience training world champions and leading high-performance programs.
His practical sports science expertise and passion for coaching enhance MBP’s KFTE methodology, supporting our mission to elevate sports education from grassroots to elite levels..
Alan Brown
Alan brings a strong background in education, technology, and sport, leading innovation and business development at MBP Sports. A former school teacher with tech expertise, he has successfully integrated AI to streamline operations and enhance both customer and coaching experiences.
He oversees coach training programs, corporate events, and logistics across all MBP locations, ensuring programs meet the highest standards and cater to all skill levels. Driven by a passion for racket sports, Alan is focused on expanding pickleball, padel, and tennis across Singapore and Southeast Asia..
Teacher Coaches
Coach Nick Hnaung
Nick, MBP Sports’ experienced tennis coach for over eight years, is a former Myanmar #1 and Davis Cup player. A certified coach in Padel and Pickleball, he helps introduce these sports in Singapore’s CBD venues. Renowned for his friendly approach and technical expertise, Nick is a highly sought-after “teacher coach” known for his impact and professionalism..
Coach GS Wee
GS Wee brings decades of racquet sports experience to MBP Sports, coaching Tennis, Padel, and Pickleball. A certified instructor, he offers structured programs for all skill levels, emphasising junior fundamentals and beginner adult lessons. Known for his supportive approach and trust-building style, GS helps new players improve confidence and develop a strong technical foundation for long-term success.
Coach Gabe
Gabe is a professional coach at MBP Sports who began his pickleball coaching journey and earned his certification in Singapore in 2022. He has been trained in the KFTE coaching model used at MBP Sports and plays a key role in delivering skill-based group sessions and private coaching.
Coach Joe Cortes
Joseph Cortes is a dedicated coach based in Singapore, specializing in pickleball, tennis, and scuba diving. He began coaching tennis in 2020 and added pickleball in 2024, quickly standing out through local events and community work. Known for his patient and energetic style, he supports players of all levels.
Admin Team
Maggie
Maggie plays a key role in the operations team, supporting the organisation of corporate events and coordinating sessions for clients.
Teh
Teh is a valuable member of the operations team, assisting with the planning of corporate events and coordinating coaching sessions for clients.
Syah
Syah is passionate sportsman and completed an internship at MBP Sports during 2025. His knowledge and gained experience now allows him to be a valuable Site Operator as he completes his formal Sports Management Degree and international Coaching/ Refereeing Qualifications at our sites.
Angel
Angel is a key member of the operations team, helping to organise corporate events and manage coaching arrangements for clients.