our team
administrative
tina hoerenz
Head of Finance, HR
Originally from Berlin, Germany, Tina moved to the US at age 8. With a backyard facing the woods, she literally climbed everything: trees, boulders, rock walls, onto the roof of her house, you name it, she was on it.
After finishing up her education in New York, Berlin, and Paris, she jumped into a career in public relations, marketing, information technology, and graphic design for a major not-for-profit organization in New York City. After several years of daily commutes to the noisy hustle and bustle of NYC, however, it was time for a change: Tina is now Administrative Manager for Pine Brook Fitness, home of The Rock Club, The New Rochelle Racquet Club and The Studios.
valerie ferrara
Chief Operating Officer, HR
Val has been the Chief Operating Officer of The Clubs at Pine Brook Fitness since early 2014. She joined the team from Philadelphia, PA, where she managed a health club with over 4,000 members.
When she is not overseeing construction projects or touring prospective members to the Clubs, Val enjoys daily long drives, her 2 cats, and chasing after her 2 young sons and taking in the sights of the northern Hudson Valley.
She has been enjoying playing tennis at NRRC since 2015 and loves the weekly clinics and Blitz, as well as smashing volleys that the pros can’t get! She also is an Airbnb Superhost and a Notary Public—and always has her stamp on her if you need signature-related assistance!
Val looks forward to meeting you on or off the courts, and if you need anything, she can be found in the middle office to the right of the Front Desk.
megan jeffry
Operations Director
Growing up in Westchester, Megan played a ton of competitive sports and always loved challenging herself athletically.
As an adult, she has fallen in love with tennis and climbing, and considers herself extremely lucky to work in a place where she gets to do both on a weekly basis!
Megan thinks so highly of communities we have at New Rochelle Racquet Club and The Rock Club, and is a proud member of each.
When you see her running around (likely with a tennis skirt, chalky hands, and a laptop in tow), please feel free to say hi!
belissa velasquez
Social Media Director
paul cesario
Marketing Director
Paul was born and raised in NY and joined the team in 2016. He brings many years of marketing and entrepreneurial experience to the club, having previously run two businesses of his own, a professional recording studio and teaching practice. He has worked in the marketing department for NJ Transit and a variety of tech startups in NYC. He is an avid lover of all things tech, whether it is the latest gadget or new marketing software. He holds an B.A in Music from SUNY Purchase and an MBA in Marketing from CUNY Baruch.
Paul is an avid lover of fitness and understands the importance a healthy and active lifestyles plays in ones overall well being. He is a lover of the outdoors, enjoys traveling, cooking, playing his guitar and drums, and investing in the stock market.
When he's not at the club, you can find him exercising, reading, working on his car, teaching music lessons, and taking care of his ten year old american bombay cat, Lucy.
maureen neary
Front Desk Supervisor, Admin Assistant
Maureen was born and raised in New Rochelle and began working as a front desk employee at the New Rochelle Racquet Club in 2013, before the Studios was even a thought. She went to school at Iona College for Speech Pathology but took a break from school and continued to work at the front desk part time which later switched to full time. Maureen left the club for a short period of time, during which she began a family. She attempted to work elsewhere but something pulled her back to Pine Brook Fitness where she is now the front desk supervisor.
While Maureen does not play tennis, she still loves her work family and customers at Pine Brook Fitness. When she is not at the front desk, she is taking care of her daughter, taking care of her daughter, or taking care of her daughter. Maureen loves all things food and music. The band Nirvana, and Harry Potter are also a few of her favorite things.
Nicole Fiftal
USTA Coordinator
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Adam Homan
Director of Adult Programs
Adam was born and raised in the Great White North of Canada where, at the age of 7 years old, he decided to pick up a tennis racquet instead of a hockey stick and has not put it down since. After being successful on the Canadian tennis junior tour, Adam expanded his tournament play to the United States. When reaching a top 50 ranking in the 18 and under, he earned a scholarship to Ferris State University where he studied under the Tennis Management Program, knowing coaching was in his future. From there, Adam has been coaching in Michigan, Chicago, New York and Connecticut.
Jean-Benoit (JB) Belin
Director of Junior Programs
Born in France, JB was a nationally ranked French junior player. During his collegiate career, he played for New Mexico University and was the captain of the men's team, receiving doubles All-RMAC first team honors. His team reached the top 20 in the national in Division II.
As a coach, JB coached Swedish junior players in Tennis Europe Tournaments in Sweden and Denmark. From 2013-17, he coached at Mount Vernon Tennis Center where he trained junior players in international tournaments such as the Orange Bowl and ITF Tournaments. In 2017, he also was the Women's Volunteer Assistant Coach at Columbia University.
From 2014-2017, JB coached top ranked juniors at Zonals, 12s, and 14s Intersectionals and National team Competitions.
In 2019, he completed an internship at Harvard University in strength and conditioning and also received his strength and conditioning (CSCS). Additionally, he is certified in USPTA and USTA High Performance.
julian brown
Junior Tournament Director
Julian grew up in Queens NY where he excelled as a junior. Reaching sectional and national rankings, he went on to play at St. Bonaventure University.
Julian has coached in Long Island and New York City for the last 20 years, and had countless players make their school teams along with establishing players to achieve rankings.
Julian will bring his passion and love for the game to make sure everyone has the best experience on court every lesson🎾
master pro
daniel scopp
Tennis Professional, Director of Men's Program Development
Daniel started playing tennis at the age of 6 at New Rochelle Racquet Club. He fell in love with the sport and continued training at NRRC through high school. He competed in USTA tournaments and became the captain of his varsity tennis team during senior year.
While studying for a degree in political science at Quinnipiac University, Daniel got his first experience coaching at a tennis camp in Scarsdale, NY. This is where he developed a new passion for teaching the game to others that gave him so much joy growing up. After graduating college he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in coaching and became certified by the USPTA.
Since 2015 Daniel has worked for the town of Mamaroneck and Scarsdale tennis programs. He has also been the Lead Coach for TGA Premier Sports in Southern Westchester where he has run after school tennis clubs and camps.
Daniel is very excited to be back as a coach in the place where he was first introduced to tennis. It’s a great opportunity for him to help make great memories for his students at NRRC the way his coaches once did for him.
kachinga sinkala
Tennis Professional
Kachinga Sinkala was born and raised in Mufulira, Zambia where he started playing tennis at the age of 9. As a junior tennis player in Zambia, Kachinga competed on the National and ITF Junior Circuit and obtained a ranking as high as number one in the country. After graduating from the junior rankings, Kachinga joined the Zambia Davis Cup. He also went on to compete ITF men's satellite and ATP tournaments and consequently gained enough points to be ranked in the world.
Kachinga moved to United States and was immediately awarded a tennis scholarship at Huntington University where he played #1 singles and doubles. In his first year Huntington University, Kachinga was ranked number 18 in the conference.
Since moving to the United States in 2002, Kachinga has taught at many different tennis clubs and facilities. He has taught at Joel Ross tennis camp in Kent, CT for two summers. He also coached at Tennis Rhode Island for several years. Most recently, he taught at the Kela Simunyola Tennis Academy in NY where he was an instrumental part of building a top level junior program.
Kachinga hold a ITF level 2 coaching certificate as well as a Olympic attendance coaching workshop certificate.
paulo chiapponi
Tennis Professional, 10 & Under Program Coordinator
Julian grew up in Queens NY where he excelled as a junior. Reaching sectional and national rankings, he went on to play at St. Bonaventure University.
Julian has coached in Long Island and New York City for the last 20 years, and had countless players make their school teams along with establishing players to achieve rankings.
Julian will bring his passion and love for the game to make sure everyone has the best experience on court every lesson🎾
senior pro
karabulie suso
Tennis Professional
juan pablo herrera
Tennis Professional
Juan Pablo, better known as JP, started to play tennis at the age of 4 in Arequipa, Peru. He competed in tournaments at the age of 12, which drove him to be among the top players in his country in U16 and U18. After high school he wanted to pursue tennis at a competitive level. JP committed to Lindenwood University in St Louis, Missouri with a tennis scholarship.
After pursuing his major in international business and marketing, he moved to New York City. He has been competing in UTR tournaments and became PTR certified to continue his professional coaching career.
JP’s first coaching experience was in 2019 in Massachusetts, and that was the moment he realized he not only loved playing but teaching as well. He has been teaching tennis for the last 4 years in Massachusetts, Missouri, and New York. He is excited for this new journey and to become a part of the family at the New Rochelle Raquet Club.
fernanda poblete
Tennis Professional
Originally from Valdivia, Chile, Fernanda was a division II player at Lindenwood University from 2018 to 2022 thanks to tennis and academic scholarship, reaching the number one position in singles and doubles.
In her college years, she was a 2020-21 – ITA Scholar-Athlete, GLVC Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar honoree, and Awarded Athlete of The Year: Recognition of achievement in the development of improved athletic performance through strength and conditioning excellence.
Fernanda graduated with a degree in Literature with an emphasis in creative writing and a minor in History, gaining entry to the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society and Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. Moreover, Fernanda will begin an online master's degree in writing at Johns Hopkins University in Spring 2024.
Flavio Carretero
Tennis Professional
Flavio grew up in Madrid, Spain, where I developed a deep passion for tennis from an early age. After competing as a junior, he continued my playing career at the collegiate level at the University of Mount Olive.
His dedication to player development led me to start coaching at a young age, working with players of all ages and abilities to help them maximize their potential. He have since coached in tennis programs in the New York area, guiding players to success at all ages and levels.
At New Rochelle Racquet Club, Flavio remains committed to inspiring and developing the next generation of players using my experience as both a player and a coach.
Luis Chirinos
Tennis Professional
staff pro
Bipasha Mehn
Tennis Professional
At the age of 18, she decided to pursue her academic and athletic goals in the United States and was awarded a full NCAA Division II tennis scholarship. She began her collegiate tennis career at the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina, where she played both singles and doubles and helped her team win the Conference Carolinas Championship in 2022.
After two successful years, she transferred to Dominican University of New York to further enhance her education and tennis opportunities. Her outstanding performance on the court earned her the CACC Women’s Tennis Player of the Year and CACC First Team honors in 2023. Off the court, she was recognized for her academic excellence as a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society in 2024.
She graduated in 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, receiving the Best IT Student of the Year award. Following her graduation, she began working as a tennis coach in New York, where she also led summer tennis camps.
Her love for tennis has continued to grow both as a player and as a coach and she has discovered a deep passion for teaching and developing the next generation of tennis players.
Tommy Misiolek
Tennis Professional
Tommy first picked up a racket at age 5 in his parents’ hometown in Southern Poland. Growing up in Eastern Pennsylvania, he juggled participation in soccer, ski racing, taekwondo, hockey, and golf, before committing to tennis full time at age 14.
In 2004 at age 15, Tommy temporarily relocated to Brisbane, Australia where he trained at the UQ Tennis Academy, competing in local tournaments and leagues. Returning to PA in 2005, he competed in USTA Middle States Sectionals and played number 1 singles for his high school team in his junior and senior years.
He went on to pursue college tennis at Temple University in 2007-2008 as a walk-on Freshman. He later transferred to Lehigh University graduating with a double degree in Psychology and Marketing.
Tommy spent 10 years working as a Project Manager in the diamond jewelry industry in Manhattan, before leaving in 2024 to pursue a full time career in coaching.
concierge
Rudy Trosa
Front Desk Concierge
Lisa John
Front Desk Concierge
Ben Eugenio
Front Desk Concierge
Ayanna Ruiz
Front Desk Concierge
Kaelyn Natoli-Alabre
Front Desk Concierge
Jocelyn Oliveros
Front Desk Concierge
Anthony Grif
Front Desk Concierge