Join the Team

Join us in 2026!

Interested in playing with the Suns in 2026?

Fill out the Player Interest Form or join us at Skills for a player evaluation! 

Team Formation Workouts:

We are not hosting anymore workouts for the 2026 season, please join us at skills for a player evaluation. 

Coaches for 2026:

  • 2027 S40 - Abby Notch
  • 2027 BlueStar - Kevin Smith
  • 2028 S40 - Derwin George
  • 2028 BlueStar - Rachael Kaiser
  • 2028 Black - MyKayla Ballard
  • 2029 S40 - Dre Jefferson
  • 2029 BlueStar - Ben Fried
  • 2030 Black - Barb Metcalf
  • 2030 Orange - James Schmidt
  • 2030 White - Katina Dominis
  • 2031 Black - Kendrick Livers
  • 2031 Orange - Taylor Moen
  • 2031 White - De'Ante Michaud
  • 2032 Black - Greg Amundson
  • 2032 Orange - Don Tran
  • 2033 Black - Brooke Stanley
  • 2033 Orange - TBD
  • 2034 Black - Shelby Zimmel

Practice Information:

  • Practices will begin mid-March and continue through the season
  • Practice nights are determined based on the availability of the coach and team. Some teams may opt for additional Saturday practices.
  • Primary locations included Hopkins, Wayzata, and Maranatha--some teams may opt for other locations based on coach or athlete access to facilities.
  • Teams practice side by side with at least on other team to allow for routine scrimmaging. Our goal is to have as many teams practice together as possible. 
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Tournament Information:

  • The number and location of tournaments is dependent on age level and league affiliations.
  • Older age groups will play in approximately 8-11 tournaments.
  • Younger age groups will play in approximately 6-8 tournaments.

Team Formation:

  • Formation of MN Suns teams is at the discretion of MN Suns coaches and directors.
  • Formation is based on performance at workouts, previous AAU seasons, and past winter seasons.
  • Coaches will reach out to parents to offer roster spots, this may or may not happen at each workout but will occur throughout the weeks.
  • To claim your roster spot, you will be asked to register for the team and pay deposit.