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Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Billy Gates , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the new coaching staff are available from the source, including more information about the former Pac-12 Player of the Year and their role on the team.
A former Pac-12 Player of the Year has been added to the Texas softball coaching staff. This new hire joins another recent addition, Rick Fremin from Southeastern Louisiana. The staff changes follow the departure of two previous coaches, Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin.
Zaleski took on a new role as head coach at Utah State, while Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee. Further details about the new coaching staff are available from the source, including more information about the former Pac-12 Player of the Year and their role on the team.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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