Welcome to the Girl's Tennis Page

  • Welcome to the Shakopee High School Tennis Webpage!
    Our staff is looking forward to another fun year on the tennis courts.

    Head Varsity Coach:           Susan Allen                   susanlovestotravel@gmail.com

    Assistant Varsity Coach:    Jenny Arnfelt                  jarnfelt@gmail.com         

    JV Coach:                          Robb Wagener              rwagener@shakopee.k12.mn.us

    JH Coaches:                       Laura Aleckson              laleckso@shakopee.k12.mn.us

                                              Mara Sonday                  msonday@shakopee.k12.mn.us


    The Shakopee Girls Tennis program has made great strides over the past several years both in the numbers of girls out for the team and also in our success. We as coaches are commited to creating a strong, hard working, team-centered program that will continue to grow. 

    To our parents, we thank you for your support and commitment to your student- athletes. To our players, we thank you for your hard work, and to our fans, thank you for visiting our site!

Head Coach: Susan Allen

  • Education: 
    Gustavus Adolphus College
    St. Cloud State University

    Certifications and Memberships: 
    United States Professional Tennis Association, USTA Member, 

    Playing Experience:
    Nationally ranked junior player, four year letter winner, Advanced to State Tennis Tournament for four years.  All Conference, All Academic, MVP, captain, In colege, I placed 4th at NCAA tournament as #2 singles player at Gustavus.  At SCSU, was first player to advance to the NCAA individual tournament.   She was also All Conference.

    Coaching Experience: 
    2 Years Varsity Coach at St. Paul Academy
    18 years as Certified Tennis Professional at Lifetime Fitness
    Assistant Tennis Pro at Edina Country Club
    Assistant Tennis Pro at Interlachen Country Club
    Toured Europe with Sectionally ranked juniors

    Coaching Honors:
    1992 USPTA Rookie of the year.  
    2011 1st time Conference Champions

     Personal:
    I have lived in Shakopee for ten years.  My husband, Erik and I have three kids.  Jackson is an eighth grader at the Junior High.  Brooks is in sixth grade and Lily is in second.  We enjoy our three year old Golden Retriever, Ace as well.