Conn College Hires Nordenson as Tennis Assistant – Connecticut College

New London, Conn. – Connecticut College has hired Chris Nordenson as assistant coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs, as announced by head coach Jakob Klaeson on Wednesday.

Nordenson joins the Camels after most recently serving as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams at Bates College. During his tenure, the women’s program made history by defeating Williams College for the first time ever, while on the men’s side he helped guide a doubles pair to All-NESCAC Second Team honors. He also spearheaded the teams’ video and analytical efforts, providing data-driven insights that elevated performance.

A seasoned competitor himself, Nordenson brings more than 20 years of playing experience to Connecticut College. From junior tournaments and travel teams to his current participation in USTA Leagues, USTA Tournaments, and UTR events, his lifelong dedication to tennis is evident both on and off the court.

As an RSPA Elite Pro, Nordenson has spent over a decade coaching players of all levels—from first-time beginners to elite collegiate athletes. His coaching resume also includes roles as Head Girls Coach at Freeport High School in Maine and as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams at Earlham College in Indiana.

In addition to his coaching roles, Nordenson is a Partner at New England Racket Services, where he specializes in video analysis, match analytics, and racket stringing. He has also made significant contributions to the tennis community as a USTA official, USTA and UTR tournament director, and a volunteer with the Maine Tennis Association and USTA New England. He is currently finishing up a term as the RSPA Maine State President. 

Nordenson graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Journalism and Communications in 2009, before getting a Master of Science in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire in 2021.