MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Concordia Athletic Director Rachel Bergeson announced that Jonah Stevenson has been named the head coach for the Cobber women's tennis program. Stevenson replaces Jenna Forknell who resigned earlier in the summer.
"I've been coaching for a while and really love helping athletes become better," Stevenson said. "I know that Concordia gives student-athletes a great experience, so I am excited to be a part of that culture."
Stevenson has been an assistant coach at West Fargo High School since 2024. He has also been a tennis instructor at Courts Plus in Fargo for the past two years. During his time at West Fargo, he constructed lesson plans to improve player skills and team performance and assisted the head coach in all areas of tennis operations, including supporting practice and match logistics.
"We are excited to welcome Jonah Stevenson to Concordia as our new head women's tennis coach," Bergeson commented. "Jonah brings tremendous energy and knowledge and has a strong and positive relationship within the tennis community."
In addition to his work with the tennis program at West Fargo High School, Stevenson was also an assistant basketball coach at the school.
Stevenson was a standout tennis student-athlete at West Fargo Sheyenne High School.
"I look forward mostly on making connections on the team, creating a great culture, and bringing success to the program," Stevenson commented.
Bergeson added that Stevenson will begin his head coaching duties immediately.