Boys Varsity Tennis
Additional Levels Offered:
Boys JV Tennis
Team Overview
Tennis has been a part of Gunn athletic program since 1925. It has provided many students the opportunity to participate at a competitive level against other prep schools such as Taft, Westminster, Hopkins, Salisbury. and Avon. Our season begins in March and we play a 16 match schedule and most years have made a trip to Maryland to participate in the 16 team New England Mid-Atlantic Tennis Invitational at McDonough School. Team Matches consist of 6 singles and 3 doubles.
The goal of the tennis program is to promote a strong work ethic, team play and a dedicated commitment to excellence. Our tennis facility consists of 8 courts; 4 lighted Har-Tru courts and 4 all-weather courts. The team practices on a daily basis for one and half hours. The goal during practices is to develop individual skills and match play. Our players will have the opportunity to play both singles and doubles during team matches, so it is important that they learn various facets of the game during practice time.
Meet the Coaches
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Head CoachAlan Leathers joined the Mathematics Department faculty in 2021. He teaches math, is Head Coach for Boys Varsity Tennis and Boys JV Soccer, is an advisor and a dorm parent in Teddy House. Alan grew up in Avon, Connecticut, and graduated from Avon Old Farms School. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Boston University. Out of college, he worked for Warren Bosworth, customizing tennis rackets for professional tennis players, including 16 of the top 30 players in the world. Since then, he has taught math and and coached soccer, squash, basketball, and tennis at Avon Old Farms, Westminster, and Dexter Southfield School. Alan also served as Director of Tennis at the Chatham Beach and Tennis Club for 13 years. Most recently, he lived in Bloomfield and worked as a financial services representative at New England Financial Group. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, hiking, and playing sports of all kinds. He and his wife, Sarah, live on campus with their dog, Maggie.
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Assistant CoachCole joined the Science Department faculty in January 2023. He teaches AP Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, is a house parent and assistant coach for Boys JV Basketball. Raised in Owego, New York, west of Binghamton, Cole graduated from Owego Free Academy and holds a bachelor's degree in natural resources management from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. SUNY-ESF is the oldest and most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment. Prior to joining Gunn, Cole previously lived in Aurora, New York, Florida, and Massachusetts, and worked as an outdoor educator in the Berkshires. In his free time, Cole likes to play sports and spend time with friends.
Meet the Players
Boys Varsity Tennis Roster
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Michael Copen2026New Preston, CT
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Alvaro Gomez Fernandez2025Madrid
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Tri Ho2027Ho Chi Minh City
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Henri Nisslé2028Loerrach
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Christian Phoon2025Palisades, NY
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Finn Ritter2027Woodbury, CT
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Travis Rugg2025Hingham, MA
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Aariz Sahadulla2027Amwaj
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Steven Sanchez2027
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Charles Szakmary2028Devonshire
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Jaime Zafra Gutierrez2026Madrid
Schedule
Upcoming Boys Varsity Tennis Matches
vs.
Nonnewaug High School
Away
Nonnewaug High School
Scrimmage
vs.
Shepaug High School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
vs.
Taft School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
Scrimmage
vs.
Berkshire School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
Loss
3 - 4
vs.
Williston Northampton School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
CANCELLED
vs.
Cheshire Academy
Away
Cheshire Academy
Win
6 - 1
vs.
Canterbury School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
Win
5 - 1
vs.
Westminster School
Away
Westminster School
Loss
1 - 6
vs.
Kingswood-Oxford School
Away
Kingswood-Oxford School
Loss
0 - 7
vs.
Hamden Hall Country Day
Away
Hamden Hall Country Day
Win
5 - 2
vs.
Canterbury School
Away
Canterbury School
Win
6 - 1
vs.
Millbrook School
Away
Millbrook School
Loss
1 - 6
vs.
Millbrook School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
CANCELLED
vs.
Wilbraham and Monson Academy
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
Win
6 - 1
vs.
Salisbury School
Away
Salisbury School
vs.
Avon Old Farms School
Home
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts Lower
Loss
3 - 4
vs.
Trinity-Pawling School
Away
Trinity-Pawling School
CHANGED: Thu May 15
vs.
Trinity-Pawling School
Home
Win
5 - 2