Eddie Pennington will be active in all facets on the program including recruiting, with an emphasis on developing and training the UIS defensive system and serve receive.
Pennington comes to Springfield after graduating from Belmont Abbey College in May of 2015. While at Belmont Abbey, he was a two year captain for the men's volleyball program and a student assistant for the women's program. He also served as a head coach for Lake Norman Volleyball Club and assistant coach for the varsity women's program at South Point High School in Belmont, N.C.
Prior to his collegiate playing career he coached a U15 team at the Colorado Volleyball Association. While at the CVA, his team earned a bronze medal at the Colorado Crossroads National Qualifer and placed 13th at Junior Nationals. Eddie was also an assistant varsity coach for the men's and women's volleyball program at Bishop Machebuef High School in Denver, Colo., helping the men's team to a 24-2 record and a state championship in 2010.
