Keith Kenny enters his first year as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Adelphi University Panthers in 2011. He played two years at Iona College (2005-2007), before transferring to Molloy College where he completed his collegiate baseball career and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in history with honors in 2009. Kenny was a two-time All-East Coast Conference honoree at Molloy, earning First Team recognition in 2008 and Third Team honors in 2009. In 2008, Kenny ranked nationally in NCAA Division II in six offensive categories, including triples (43rd) and walks per game (29th).
Kenny comes to Garden City after serving as an assistant coach for Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y. Kenny helped guide the Jaspers to a 2011 MAAC Championship, which included a regional berth. Manhattan squared off versus two national powerhouses in the regional: University of Florida and University of Jacksonville.
Prior to his stint at Manhattan, Keith was an assistant coach for Briarcliffe College in Bethpage, N.Y. During his tenure at Briarcliffe, Kenny served as the infield and catching coach, while also overseeing Nassau County recruiting. He supervised the strength, conditioning and flexibility programs, and helped guide Briarcliffe to the USCAA National Championship in 2010.
Following his time at Briarcliffe, Kenny became the Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Long Island Whalers, an amateur baseball organization based out of Long Island. He began his coaching career as the head coach of the Long Island Mustangs in the Hamptons Division of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) and is currently the general manager for the New York Atlantics (ACBL).
Kenny is a certified personal trainer who holds specialist certifications in biomechanics, functional training and core conditioning. Kenny is also in the process of attaining a sports psychology coach certification.
