Your Court.Your Game.

Michael Bratt

Michael joined Club Fit in 2013 as a Tennis Professional and quickly built a strong following among players of all ages and levels. He has coached nationally and sectionally ranked juniors, collegiate players and professional circuit players.

Known for motivating players and bringing out their individual strengths, Michael has helped many junior athletes continue their tennis careers at colleges around the country.

His dedication to junior, adult and senior tennis has played an important role in the growth of Club Fit’s tennis programs, and he now leads the Jefferson Valley program as Tennis Director.

Michael Chitu

Michael has more than 20 years of instructional tennis experience and is P-1 certified by the USPTA. He has also completed specialized training in the development of high-performance players.

Originally from Romania, Michael earned a degree in Physical Education and Sports in Bucharest with a focus on tennis coaching and team handball. He coached in Romania for ten years before continuing his coaching career in the United States.

Michael specializes in developing players of all ages and levels with strong fundamentals, sound technique, strategy and confidence on the court.

Todd Ruben

Todd was born and raised in the New York City area and is a graduate of the University of Hartford’s business school. He is USPTA and Coach Youth Tennis certified and has been teaching tennis since 2012.

After 15 years running a successful marketing company, Todd turned his natural ability to connect with children and his love of tennis into a coaching career.

His goal is simple: help kids improve, have a great time and develop a love for tennis that keeps them playing long into the future.

Marty Fried

Marty and his family have lived in Somers for more than 30 years, and he has been involved in virtually every aspect of tennis.

His background includes teaching at numerous clubs, coaching high school teams, competing in NCAA collegiate tennis and playing as a ranked athlete in the Eastern section of the USTA.

Marty is a certified USPTA professional and brings decades of playing and coaching experience to the Club Fit Jefferson Valley tennis community.

Aleksi Gottlieb

Aleksi grew up competing in junior tournaments throughout Florida before playing NCAA Division I tennis at Bryant University, where she served as team captain during both her junior and senior years.

After graduating in 2020, she returned to South Florida and began her coaching career, specializing in junior player development for the ITF and collegiate levels while also leading women’s league teams.

Aleksi is passionate about player development and brings her energy, competitive experience and coaching expertise to the Club Fit Jefferson Valley community.

Adam Marianacci

Adam was born and raised in Greenwich, CT competing in the Eastern section as a junior and helping lead the Greenwich High School varsity team to two state finals appearances.

Adam continued his tennis career at the University of Redlands in California, playing as high as #3 singles on a team that ranked No. 7 nationally in NCAA Division III. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Fordham University.

Following his collegiate career, Adam began coaching professionally and has spent nearly 15 years developing players across Westchester County. Most recently, he served for nearly a decade as Director of Tennis at Willowbrook Swim and Tennis Club in Mount Kisco, NY, where he significantly expanded the program and established himself as a respected leader in the tennis community. After Willowbrook, he collaborated with a team in developing an AI-powered tennis ball machine, further broadening his perspective on innovation in the sport.

Adam brings his passion for player development and years of coaching and leadership experience. He looks forward to guiding players on their journey, fostering a love for the sport, and creating an environment where everyone feels encouraged, supported, and inspired.

Michael Moore

Michael Moore is a former Division I collegiate tennis player who competed on a full athletic scholarship at Florida A&M University. He brings extensive experience in high-performance player development, working with nationally ranked juniors, ITF players, collegiate athletes, and players competing on the professional circuit.

As a coach, Michael focuses on developing complete players through strong technical foundations, movement and footwork, point construction, match strategy, and competitive decision-making. His coaching approach combines high standards with individualized development, helping players build confidence, understand their game, and develop the tools needed to succeed at increasingly competitive levels.