Racquets at Dorset Field Club

Tennis


Tennis players of all levels enjoy the atmosphere and depth of the Dorset Field Club tennis program. Members enjoy six clay courts, a pro shop, and an enthusiastic Director of Tennis, Steve Dahm. Steve is an excellent teacher for students of all ages and levels! Tournaments and clinics are well attended and open play is always welcome.

  • Facilities

    • The Dorset Field Club boasts six red clay tennis courts.

      The courts are consistently maintained in the highest quality condition by our professional grounds crew.

  • Meet the Pros

    • Racquets


      Steven Dahm

      Head Racquets Professional, Professional Tennis Registry, Professional Pickleball Registry, Professional Paddle Tennis Teaching Association

      802-867-7111     |     [email protected]

      After a stellar career at the University of Buffalo, where he was a conference all-star at #1 singles, Steve was trained as a teaching professional at Van der Meer Tennis University in Hilton Head, SC. After several years on staff, he was chosen as personal assistant to Dennis Van der Meer. Subsequently, Steve took the Head Tennis Professional position at the Country Club of Buffalo, a position he held from 1997 to 2012. During these years he also served as an assistant collegiate coach at the University of Rochester and Furman University. In 2001, Steve was hired by the University of South Carolina Aiken to head coach Men’s and Women’s tennis where he recently notched his 400th win. Steve and his family moved to Vermont in 2019, and he now oversees the Club’s tennis, pickleball, and paddle tennis programs.

       
       

       

       
       

       

  • Lessons & Clinics

    • Members at the Dorset Field Club enjoy a wide variety of tennis instruction featuring clinics, workouts, junior clinics, high performance junior tennis, as well as private lessons.



Paddle Tennis


Platform Tennis, or as it is more commonly known, Paddle Tennis, is a unique American racquet sport considered to be one of the fastest growing sports in the club community. Enjoyed by players of all ages, it is the only racquet sport that was created to be played outdoors in cold winter climates. This sport, which is traditionally only played in a doubles format, is extremely popular with the DFC membership and promotes active competition and social engagement. The club hosts a number of tournaments each year, as well as a club championship. The DFC paddle community also hosts a series of social gatherings and pot-luck suppers. Our programming includes professional instruction for group and individual lessons and clinics for all ages and levels.

Players of all levels are encouraged to come outdoors in the winter to experience the thrill and excitement of paddle, enjoy the benefits of rigorous exercise, and appreciate the camaraderie that paddle offers.

  • Facilities

    • The Dorset Field Club boasts four lighted paddle courts next to a beautiful Pavilion. When not on the paddle courts, you will enjoy friendly banter around the fireplace or in the open kitchen. The Pavilion operates year-round and includes a full gym, locker rooms, and a golf simulator with additional hitting bay.

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