PHILADELPHIA– The University of Pennsylvania men's squash team has hired Timmy Brownell as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
 
Brownell is the founder of the National Squash League with a current U.S. ranking of No. 32 in the country.
 
The 27-year-old has put together an illustrious career in the sport, including a 2022 and 2025 U.S. National Championship, twice a National Champion and All-American at Harvard and a three-time Professional Squash Association title winner.
 
This will be Brownell's first coaching experience, something that excites him.
 
"Beyond excited to spend more time with the phenomenal team they have built at the University of Pennsylvania. These men and women bring joy for the game to the courts every day and it's so easy to feed off that energy to improve the collective. I can't say enough good things about this group and I'm looking forward to seeing them compete at their best and develop as both players and young adults this season," said Brownell.
 
Brownell looks to add his expertise to one of the best programs in college squash.
 
"We're incredibly excited to welcome a player like Timmy onto the coaching staff, he brings not only a great professional squash resume but also an outstanding playing career at Harvard. We look forward to him working with the program this upcoming season," said Head Coach of Penn men's squash Gilly Lane.