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TENNIS

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Tennis

Jefferson Valley

Tennis anyone? When our club was founded, it was part of an existing tennis club. Over 50 years later, tennis is an integral part of the Club Fit experience.

For summer play, we have four outdoor Har-Tru courts and two indoor hard surface courts. In the winter, our bubble houses the Har-Tru courts, plus we still have two indoor hard surface courts. Our tennis offerings include private & semi-private lessons for all ages, competitive leagues, fun round robin events, cardio tennis, USTA team clinics, adult clinics, tennis camp, and a strong junior development program. Join our team of professional tennis instructors here at Club Fit to make tennis part of your healthy lifestyle.

HOURS OF OPERATION: (INDOORS)

Monday - Friday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
6:50 am - 8:00 pm

Tennis

Monday - Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Adult Tennis Programs

Players will learn how to properly construct points and play tactically and intelligently, giving them a recipe for success during match play.

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Junior Tennis Programs

Our Junior Development Program is designed for players of all ages and levels to develop their games and reach their goals. From beginner to high performance, ages 5 to 17, our Tennis Professional staff is dedicated to improving every players game while having fun and achieving success.

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Tennis Lessons

Whether you are a novice, beginner or advanced player, Private and Semi-Private Tennis Instruction is an outstanding way to help reach your full potential.

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Summer Tennis Camp

This camp offers a comprehensive, solid foundation of tennis knowledge where your child will learn to respect the ideals of good sportsmanship. 

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Tennis Policies

Use this page of our website to better understand our systems and procedures for ensuring a safe and fun club environment for all.

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Season Courts

Club Fit members can apply for a season court,
for a 30-week contract.

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MEET THE PROS

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Tennis Director

Michael Bratt
Tennis Administrative Assistant

Brandin O’Connell
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Head Tennis Professional

Michael Chitu
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Tennis Professional

Todd Ruben
Tennis Professional

Marty Fried
Tennis Professional

Edward Forker
Tennis Professional

Robert Ferrante
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Tennis Director

Michael Bratt

Michael joined Club Fit Briarcliff in March of 2013 as a Tennis Professional. He quickly built up a large following of all ages and levels. Michael has coached nationally and sectionally ranked juniors, collegiate players and both men and women professional circuit players. He is known for his ability to motivate players and bring out their unique individual talents.

Michael’s skills at maximizing a player’s potential, his work ethic, and his attitude have led his players to succeed at levels they never thought possible. He is recognized as a top developer of junior talent. Many of his students have gone on to attend and play on tennis teams at colleges around the country. Michael has been a huge proponent of increasing junior, adult and senior tennis. He shows his dedication to all players, from the beginner to the top ranked competitors.

Michael had a major influence in growing the tennis program at Club Fit in Briarcliff and now we’ve been able to steal him away to be our Program Director here at Club Fit Jefferson Valley.

Testimonials

“I want to let you know how thrilled I am with the coaching I am receiving from Michael Bratt. Having never played tennis before, I decided to try it and quickly realized that I needed help. My wife played as a teen and we agreed to take an initial lesson at Club Fit. Our lesson was scheduled with Michael and from our initial greeting, both my wife and I felt connected to Michael. After our first lesson, we agreed that we would sign-on for more lessons with Michael. We have now been taking lessons once a week for the past month. Michael is very friendly and makes every lesson fun. While it is great to have fun, Michael’s drills and coaching have consistently improved our tennis skill. I am also attending a weekly tennis clinic that Michael facilitates and the drills have further improved my game.” – Glenn Harris

Tennis Administrative Assistant

Brandin O’Connell

Brandin is very excited to have joined the Club Fit team. He was born and raised on Long Island and currently resides in Mahopac. He graduated from Adelphi University in 2002 with his Bachelors Degree in Journalism. He then returned to Adelphi in 2013 and earned his Masters Degree in Physical Education. During his tenure at Adelphi, he played on the university tennis team and was two-time college all-American.

Brandin has been teaching tennis and managing a prestigious tennis academy on the North Shore of Long Island for over 10 years. For the past five summers, he has run a private tennis program in Roslyn, New York. He instructs children and adults of all ages and abilities. Brandin prides himself on his dedication to helping his students achieve whatever their tennis goals may be.

Brandin has always enjoyed the game of tennis and the fact that no matter your ability or age, tennis can be a challenging and enjoyable sport. He is looking forward to bringing his passion, skills, and knowledge to Club Fit!

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Head Tennis Professional

Michael Chitu

Michael has over 20 years of instructional tennis experience. He is P-1 certified to teach tennis by the USPTA. In 2010, he completed a course specializing in the development of a high performance player. He has been head tennis pro at Club Fit for eight years. Previously he taught tennis at the Dave Strebel Academy and at the Manhattan Square tennis club.

Michael was the Head Tennis Coach for the Harley/Allendale Columbia High School in Rochester, NY for the two years prior to his arrival at Club Fit. Michael is originally from Romania, where he coached tennis for ten years. He earned his degree in physical education and sports in Bucharest, Romania in 1994. His major was in tennis coaching and team handball. While in Romania, he coached young students at all levels who went on to be ranked on the Junior Tour. His strengths are in developing students of all levels and ages, with solid tennis form, skills, and game strategy. He is dedicated to his students and commands a great deal of respect for his commitment to bringing out the best in them.

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Todd Ruben

Todd Ruben was born and raised in the NYC area, and is a graduate of The University of Hartford’s business school. He is a USPTA and Coach Youth Tennis certified coach who has been teaching tennis since 2012.

His unique ability to work with children and love for teaching tennis was the main reason for his career change after 15 years of running a successful marketing company. Todd’s goal is to ensure that the kids have a great time and want to keep playing tennis long into the future. If you ever hear your children mention “Coach Toad” that’s his nickname!

Tennis Professional

Marty Fried

Marty and his family have lived in Somers for over 30 years. Marty has been involved in every aspect of tennis. He has taught at numerous clubs, coached high school teams, played NCAA collegiate tennis and has been a ranked player in the Eastern section of the USTA. He is a certified USPTA professional.

Tennis Professional

Edward Forker

Ed is joining the Club Fit team as a Tennis Instructor. As a life-long tennis player, he brings over two decades of coaching experience, and a true love for the game. Ed’s excited to be joining the Tennis department, and looks forward to seeing you on the court!

Tennis Professional

Robert Ferrante

Robert Ferrante is an experienced tennis professional with a strong background as both a player and a coach. Robert was a top nationally ranked junior from Yorktown. He went on to compete at the NCAA level, earning rankings in both singles and doubles. After college, he competed on the ITF and USTA Pro Circuits and served as a hitting partner for a top-10 WTA player, gaining valuable experience at the highest levels of the sport. As a coach, Robert has successfully developed junior players across all stages from red, orange, and green ball levels through to college tennis. Many of his players have gone on to compete at top NCAA programs. In addition to junior development, Robert has coached numerous USTA men’s, women’s, and mixed teams, and brings deep experience running practices tailored to all skill levels. Passionate about making tennis fun and rewarding, he is committed to helping every player enjoy the learning process and grow their love for the game

Testimonials

What Our Members Say ABOUT:

Club Fit Tennis

“I’ve been a proud Club Fit member for 15 years, staying active with classes like Body Pump and Drive into my 50s. In 2019, a friend encouraged me to try tennis—I had never even held a racquet! I nervously joined a Cardio Tennis class, and was met with nothing but kindness and encouragement.

Through surgeries, recovery, and even a pandemic, I kept going—learning, growing, and falling in love with a brand new sport. The Club Fit pros, especially Brandin, Todd, Marty, and recently Ed, have been incredibly supportive and patient. Whether it’s clinics, private lessons, or league play, I continue to learn from everyone I meet.

Club Fit has truly shown me it’s never too late to start something new.”

Patti Kelvas

Brandin O’Connell

“Brandin has been a great coach and friend. He is always involved in your sessions, both personally and instructionally. In my opinion, the friendship he forms with his students strengthens his ability to coach, alongside making members stay and enjoy the club.”

Andrew Gardner

Todd Ruben

“Todd Ruben is an amazing and invaluable coach and mentor for our children. He taught both of them from the age of 5; he not only taught them how to play the game but also instilled a true love for the game and a strong confidence in their abilities. Our daughters look forward to playing every week with Todd, so much that we drive an hour each time because Todd is that good and that irreplaceable. His investment in the kids he coaches is unparalleled.”

Alejandra Ekanadham-Schiff

Michael Bratt

“Coach Mike is an awesome tennis instructor. His dedication and professionalism is outstanding. He is thorough and patient, he teaches you the correct techniques step-by-step. He has helped me to become a better player each day, and he is one of the reasons I fell in Love with Tennis! “
Carmen Heady

Ed Forker

“Ed is a terrific coach for my son. He brings a great balance to his approach- setting a high standard and challenging him, but making it fun as well. He takes the time to teach technique and correct form, and has really helped my son progress. ”

– M.W.

Todd Ruben

“Todd is a terrific multi-generational tennis teacher. He’s calm and effective with my daughter who is a natural talent, and with me, a later in life tennis learner. He is skilled at identifying issues and correcting them, I absolutely recommend Todd as a teacher for my age and for my daughter’s age.”

Sarah English – Mother of Lucy Van Heerwaarden

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“Mike has been a fantastic tennis coach for me and my two kids the past 6 years. The first time I took his doubles clinic, I barely knew where to stand and had never played a USTA doubles match. Coach Mike created a very welcoming and fun with patience and clear instructions. It was through his clinics I learned and improved from a low average 3.0 singles player to a good 3.5 doubles player.

What is truly remarkable about Coach Mike is his ability to connect with students of all ages. He has been working with my son since he was in middle school and helped him become a good high school Varsity player. My daughter started taking lessons with Mike when she was 6 years old. He built such a good foundation for her, from movement to techniques, and most importantly, a love for tennis from a young age.

I have no reservation to recommend Mike as a coach, both for adults and for motivated young players, he is truly skilled, professional, and genuinely wonderful.”

Yuling An – Mother of Johannes and Elsa Soltau.

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For summer play, we have four outdoor Har-Tru courts and two indoor hard surface courts. In the winter, our bubble houses the Har-Tru courts, plus we still have two indoor hard surface courts. Outdoor courts are FREE for members!

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