THE LONGEST TENURED COACHING STAFF IN DIVISION I BASEBALL
COACHING CONTINUITY
JIM PENDERS
HEAD COACH
JEFF HOURIGAN
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
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JOSHUA MACDONALD
PITCHING COACH / RECRUTING COORDINATOR
CHRIS PODESZWA
ASSISTANT COACH
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Entering his 21st season at the helm in 2024, Coach Penders is the winningest coach in UConn history
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Overall, Penders is 700-449-5, and has led the Huskies to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, two Super Regionals, and eight conference titles
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As of 2024, Penders has coached 73 players either drafted or signed to pro contracts, including 7 Major Leaguers
Hourigan enters his 13th season on the staff, leading some of college baseball's most dynamic offenses
MacDonald, the 2022 D1Baseball.com Assistant Coach of the Year, has coached nine All-Americans during his 13 years in Storrs
Full Bio​
Podeszwa joins UConn teammate Penders for their 21st season together, instructing infielders and hitters