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Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff
By Billy Gates at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Freeman joins Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as an addition to the staff following the departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin. Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee.
Key takeaway Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
The addition of a former Pac-12 Player of the Year to the Texas softball coaching staff brings a new level of expertise to the team. With the recent departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywine, the staff was in need of experienced coaches to fill the gaps. Zaleski's move to become the head coach at Utah State and Earleywine's new role at Tennessee created opportunities for fresh talent to join the Longhorns. The hiring of Freeman, along with Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin, demonstrates the program's commitment to attracting top coaching talent. As the team looks to compete at a high level, the influence of these new coaches will be crucial in shaping the team's strategy and player development. The local softball community will be watching closely to see how these new additions impact the team's performance in upcoming seasons.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Freeman joins Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as an addition to the staff following the departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin. Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee.
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