Boys’ Tennis
Coaches
![Andrew Yuan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734464260/suffieldacademyorg/po952h1mvxv8zffb7k20/ayuan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734464260/suffieldacademyorg/po952h1mvxv8zffb7k20/ayuan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734464260/suffieldacademyorg/po952h1mvxv8zffb7k20/ayuan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734464260/suffieldacademyorg/po952h1mvxv8zffb7k20/ayuan.jpg","width":900}])
![Bill Sullivan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734463850/suffieldacademyorg/wyqixfa4wxugo7nz3zc2/bsullivan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734463850/suffieldacademyorg/wyqixfa4wxugo7nz3zc2/bsullivan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734463850/suffieldacademyorg/wyqixfa4wxugo7nz3zc2/bsullivan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734463850/suffieldacademyorg/wyqixfa4wxugo7nz3zc2/bsullivan.jpg","width":900}])
Schedule
Results
vs.
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE, Millbrook School
Away
Loss
1-6
It was a great day for Suffield Tennis! The team traveled to Millbrook and enjoyed intense competition in all parts of the ladder. Dash and Aidan's debut at number one doubles was impressive as their senior opponents provided experience and excellent doubles chemistry. Other doubles teams began to gather great match experience that will provide foundational experience in the upcoming season. Many great points provided great play and extended over to the singles matches. Dash competed exceptionally well on the indoor number one court. The home crowd and skills of both players produced two spirited sets of tennis! Everyone else performed well against their singles opponent, and Aidan's grit and solid groundstrokes produced a good win. The coaches were pleased with how everyone stepped into new positions on the variety ladder and benefited from the competitive experience.
Doubles
1. Dash Hirsch & Aidan Ryder, 5-8 L
2. Noal Losen & Owen Tulley, 1-8 L
3. Henry Cheng & Charlie Hall, 3-8 L
Exhibition Doubles
4. Will Gaulin & Sawyer Tierney Plimpton, 4-8 L
Singles
1. Dash Hirsch, 4-6, 6-7(9-11) L
2. Noal Losen, 1-6, 0-6, L
3. Owen Tulley, 0-6, 3-6, L
4. Will Gaulin, 4-6, 1-6, L
5. Aidan Ryder, 6-3, 7-6 W
6. Sawyer Tierney Plimpton, 1-6, 1-6 L
Exhibition Singles
7. Henry Cheng, 1-6, 4-6 L
8. Charlie Hall, 3-6, 4-6 L
vs.
Mount St. Charles Academy
Home
CANCELLED
Details
vs.
Berkshire School
Home
Loss
0-7
Details
vs.
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Away
POSTPONED: 4/21/25
Details
vs.
Westminster School
Home
Loss
0-7
Westminster’s line-up arrived with consistent groundstrokes and powerful serves and volleys. Match shout-out goes to Will Gaulin who played with heart and strategy for nearly three hours, the longest match of the day! Though losing 4-6, 4-6, he and his opponent played so many close and long points. Another bright moment in today's abundant sunshine was the doubles play of Andrew Mack and Owen Tulley, who won their exhibition match. Top singles players adjusted to the depth and consistency of Westminster's line-up and produced in the latter games of their matches more groundstroke replies and some approaches to the net. Noah Losen also played for over two and a half hours. Eric McCormick led his opponent with a strong 5-3 lead, and then he responded well when his opponent stormed back to 6-5. Eric then excelled and finished with a strong 8-6 win. We now look forward to traveling to Cheshire on Wednesday.
Doubles
1. Dash Hirsch & Aidan Ryder, 1-8
2. Noal Losen & Henry Cheng, 2-8
3. Will Gaullin & Charlie Hall, 4-8
Exhibition Doubles
4. Andrew Mack & Owen Tulley, 8-5
5. Sawyer Tierney Plimpton and Cedric Ayer, 4-8
Singles
1. Dash Hirsch, 0-6, 1-6
2. Aidan Ryder, 1-6, 1-6
3.Noal Losen, 4-6, 3-6
4. Owen Tulley, 0-2, 0-1
5. Will Gaullin, 0-6, 4-6
6. Sawyer Tierney Plimpton, 2-6, 0-6
Exhibition Singles
7. Henry Cheng, 4-8
8. Charlie Hall, 2-8
9. Andrew Mack, 2-8
10. Cedric Ayer, 3-8
11. Eric McCormick, 8-6
vs.
Cheshire Academy
Away
Win
7-0
Boys Varsity tennis traveled out 84 West, over the river and through the woods to Cheshire Academy’s Sylvan tennis center.
Captain Dash Hirsch led the team in a rigorous warm-up, and each doubles team took the courts with intensity. Aidan dominated the first game with multiple aces, and Dash’s consistency and deep groundstrokes paved the way for winning more key points. Continuing his successful groundstroke game from Monday’s match, Will also displayed great reflexes at net and improved his volleys. Owen brought good doubles chemistry, and along with his consistent groundstrokes, executed some key volleys. Once he found his serve, Noah was also consistent with groundstrokes and forced a good deal of errors. While Henry played well at the net with increasing confidence, his enthusiastic play produced more positive results.
Dash executed great play at number one singles. In fact, Dash exhibited great tenacity by coming back in 15-40 scenarios and winning games in the opening set. After his opponent raised the level of his game and pulled out with a 3-1 lead, Dash found a way through the strength of his groundstroke game to finish the match on a positive note. Noah relied on his consistency to propel his win. Will was locked in on the idea of hitting more balls in during each point and produced a solid win. Owen’s opponent wielded a hefty forehand and some powerful overheads, yet Owen applied strategy and found his way to win. Sawyer found success through well-placed approach shots, followed by winning volleys. Henry and Charlie finished their day on a positive note on the singles court.
Aidan’s long, gritty match closed the competition. He and his opponent played great rallies all day. After losing a tight first set in a tie-break, which was closer than the score indicated, Aidan raised his game slightly more in the second set. Using strategy and steady play, Aidan prevailed and won the third set's 10-point tiebreaker, as each point was dramatic, with both teams in spectator mode.
Doubles
1. Dash Hirsch & Aidan Ryder, 8-0 W
2. Noah Losen & Henry Cheng, 8-3 W
3. Will Gaulin & Owen Tulley, 8-3 W
Exhibition Doubles
4. Sawyer Tierney Plimpton & Charlie Hall, 8-3 W
Singles
1. Dash Hirsch, 6-2 6-3 W
2. Aidan Ryder, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, (10-6) W
3. Noah Losen, 6-0 6-1 W
4. Will Gaulin, 6-0 6-0 W
5. Owen Tulley, 6-1 6-0 W
6. Sawyer Tierney Plimpton, 6-2, 6-1 W
Exhibition Singles
7. Henry Cheng, 4-1 (retired) W
8. Charlie Hall, 6-1 W
Roster
| Name | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Cheng | 2027 | Taichung |
| Will Gaulin | 2026 | Riverside, CT |
| Charlie Hall | 2027 | Rumson, NJ |
| Dash Hirsch | 2027 | New York, NY |
| Jaden Kim | 2027 | Seoul |
| Noah Losen | 2027 | Chappaqua, NY |
| Andrew Mack | 2025 | Suffield, CT |
| Aidan Ryder | 2026 | New York, NY |
| Sawyer Tierney Plimpton | 2025 | East Hampton, NY |
| Owen Tulley | 2025 | Canton, CT |
Team Overview
Coach Yuan’s philosophy places strong emphases on competing, teamwork, developing a complete game, and above all sportsmanship.
Coach Yuan’s approach focuses on improving physical and mental aspects of both singles and doubles play. Drills involve hand and live ball feeding and repetition and are completed with high-energy and focus.
The Suffield Varsity Tennis team has historically trained with top-ranked USTA players, international standouts, and recreational players who have had some formal coaching. Our demanding schedule regularly matches us up against some of the strongest teams in the WNEPSA. We have made it to the New England tournament twice in the last ten years. Coach Yuan ’05 was a four-year member of the Suffield Academy Boys’ Varsity Tennis team and went on to play D3 at Grinnell College in Iowa. Over the last few years, the Suffield squad has worked with students who have gone on to be major contributors to Division I, and strong Division II and III programs including Loyola Maryland, Williams, Union, Franklin and Marshall, and Bentley.
