Quinnipiac softball announced Monday that Xen Penny will join the coaching lineup as an assistant coach.

“Join us in welcoming Xen Penny as the newest member of QU softball!” Quinnipiac softball announced via Instagram.

Penny has an extensive coaching background, recently serving as a Minor League Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2022-23, focusing on everyday hitting for newly drafted athletes.

His background includes working in the Complex League, Low-A and High-A, helping train athletes and create game strategies. Additionally, Penny has run his own hitting business in Arizona for the last three years.

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Xen to Quinnipiac,” Smith said to Quinnipiac Athletics. “He is passionate, relationship-driven, and has a brilliant mind for the game. Xen is one of the most forward-thinking offensive coaches I’ve been around, and his ability to communicate, teach, and elevate hitters will be a huge asset to our student-athletes. We’re thrilled to have him here to help continue elevating our program!”

Prior to coaching, Penny was a student-athlete at Rowan College, where he was named 2nd Team All-GSAC, and Clarke University.