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Texas hires Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as associate head coach
By Billy Gates at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Rick Fremin, who spent 10 seasons building Southeastern Louisiana's program into one of the premier non-power conference programs, will join the Longhorns as an associate head coach, the school announced Thursday.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
The hiring of Rick Fremin as associate head coach for the Longhorns has significant implications for the local sports scene in Barton Creek and the greater Austin area. As a city surrounded by Austin, Barton Creek residents often closely follow University of Texas sports teams, and this new addition to the coaching staff may generate excitement among local fans. The fact that Fremin built Southeastern Louisiana's program into a premier non-power conference team suggests he could bring valuable experience and expertise to the Longhorns. For students in the Austin Independent School District, which serves Barton Creek, this hiring may also provide a new opportunity to learn from a seasoned coach, potentially inspiring young athletes in the area. With Fremin on board, local fans will be watching to see how his coaching style and experience impact the team's performance in upcoming seasons.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
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