Biography

Stanhope led Stevenson to an Illinois 2A team championship in the fall. In addition to this year’s state championship, in eight years as the head coach of the girls’ team, Stanhope led the school to three runner-up finishes, plus a third place finish. He compiled a 124-14 dual match record that includes back-to-back undefeated seasons in 2016 and 2017. Stevenson is currently riding a 33- match win streak.

Stanhope, who retired at the end of the season, but will continue coaching the boys’ team, was named as Illinois High School Tennis Coaches Association as its Class AA Coach of the Year.