WENHAM, Mass.- Gordon College Director of Athletics Jason Linders has announced the hiring of Kristen (Brown) Trupiano '21 as the seventh head softball coach in program history.

"We are delighted to welcome back Kristen (Brown) Trupiano to lead the Gordon Softball program. Her energy, joy for the game, and relationship building with her student-athletes will have an immediate impact on our program," commented Linders. "We look forward to the influence she will have on our softball student-athletes both on and off the field."

"I am beyond excited to be back at Gordon and to have the opportunity to lead this program," stated Trupiano. "I look forward to developing these women in a way that honors God, helping them reach their God-given potential and step fully into the purpose He created them for, while taking Gordon Softball to the next level both spiritually and competitively."

A 2021 graduate of Gordon College, Trupiano returns after spending the past three years as an Assistant Sports Information Director at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. She has also spent time as a travel softball coach in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.

Prior to joining Post, Trupiano spent two years as Assistant Sports Information Director at Gordon upon graduating.

As a Fighting Scot, she appeared in over 100 career games and logged 130 innings pitched. She still holds three program records.

Trupiano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Sport, and Wellness while minoring in Business Administration. She went on to obtain her Master's degree in Leisure and Sports Administration from Oral Roberts University in 2023.