About Us

Before becoming one of South Africa's leading high jump coaches, Jonathan Greyvenstein enjoyed an outstanding career as an athlete. His achievements include:
• Provincial High Jump Champion
• National High Jump Competitor
• South African High Jump Athlete
• Personal Best: 2.19 meters
His experience as an elite athlete laid the foundation for a coaching career centered on technical
excellence and athlete development.
Professional Qualifications
• Athletics South Africa (ASA) Level 3 Coach
• Specialist High Jump Coach
• Motivational Speaker
• High Performance Athlete Mentor
• Founder and Head Coach of the Jonathan Greyvenstein High Jump Academy

For many years, Jonathan Greyvenstein has been recognized as one of South Africa's foremost high
jump specialists, producing athletes who have excelled at provincial, national, continental and world level.
Throughout his coaching career he has developed athletes ranging from beginners discovering the sport for the first time to international champions who have represented South Africa with distinction.
His coaching is characterized by technical precision, long-term athlete development, mental
preparation and the belief that every athlete deserves an opportunity to fulfil their God-given potential.
Notable Athletes

• More than 40 South African Champions
• More than 60 Gauteng North Gold Medals
• Multiple provincial, national, continental and world-level medalists
• Development of athletes who have represented South Africa internationally
• Coaching athletes to African records, South African records and World Championship medals
His athletes have consistently demonstrated excellence across school, junior, senior and international
competition.

Recognizing that many talented athletes never realize their full potential due to financial barriers,
Jonathan established the Jonathan Greyvenstein High Jump Academy. The academy exists to:
• Develop technically excellent high jump athletes
• Provide world-class coaching
• Create opportunities for talented athletes regardless of financial circumstances
• Build confident young leaders through sport
• Produce future South African, African and World Champions
Alongside the academy, Jonathan is actively involved in establishing sustainable funding opportunities
through a non-profit organization to assist deserving athletes with coaching, travel, competition and
international exposure.

In addition to coaching, Jonathan Greyvenstein is an accomplished motivational speaker who inspires
schools, sports clubs, businesses and athletes. His presentations focus on leadership, faith, discipline,
overcoming adversity, pursuing excellence, unlocking personal potential and building championship
mindsets. Drawing on decades of experience working with elite athletes, Jonathan shares practical
lessons that empower individuals to pursue excellence both in sport and in life.
Coaching Philosophy Jonathan believes that greatness is built through consistency, character, humility and faith. His mission extends beyond producing champions; he seeks to develop individuals who lead with integrity,
perseverance and purpose.
- Talent may open the door, but discipline, character and perseverance determine how far you will go.-

Legacy

For decades, Jonathan Greyvenstein has played a significant role in shaping South African high
jumping. From coaching one of the greatest high jumpers in history, Jacques Freitag, to developing
Africa's first female two meter high jumper Charmain Gale, as well as Bianca Erasmus who became African Champion as well as mentoring multiple national champions, and now guiding the next generation through athletes such as Kenneth Phooko, his influence continues to be felt across South African Athletics.
Jonathan's legacy is measured not only by medals and records, but by the lives he has transformed through coaching.
His continued commitment to excellence, athlete development and opportunity ensures that his impact
on South African athletics will endure for generations.

-To God be the glory-

Jacques Freitag

Perhaps Jonathan's most celebrated athlete is Jacques Freitag, one of the greatest high jumpers in
athletics history. Under Jonathan's coaching, Jacques became:
World Champion
World Junior Champion
World Youth Champion
African Record Holder
South African Record Holder
Personal Best: 2.38 meters
Jacques remains one of only a select few athletes in history to win World Youth, World Junior and
Senior World Championship titles.

Charmaine Gale-Weavers

Jonathan coached Charmaine Gale-Weavers, who became the first African woman to clear 2.00 meters
in the high jump one of African athletics' landmark achievements.

Brian Raats

Jonathan also coached Brian Raats, who achieved a World Championship Silver Medal
Under-17 personal best of 2.26 meters and establishing himself as one of South Africa's leading junior high
jump talents.

Jaime Matfield

Jonathan coached Jaime Matfield, a two-time South African High Jump Champion.

Kenneth Phooko

One of Jonathan's current athletes Kenneth Phooko, one of South Africa's brightest young high jump prospects.
Under Jonathan's guidance, Kenneth has rapidly progressed to become:
ASA Championship Silver Medalist
SASSA Gold Medalist
South African Schools Record Holder
Personal Best: 2.20 meters
Currently ranked number 1 in the world for high jump Under-18
His rapid development has positioned him among South Africa's most exciting young athletics talents and reflects Jonathan's continued ability to produce elite performers.

Joost van der Westhuizen

Early in his sporting career, Jonathan coached Joost van der Westhuizen as an Under-17 high jumper.
Joost recorded a personal best of 2.10 meters before becoming one of South Africa's greatest rugby
players and a legendary Springbok international.