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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 Westlake News
The hiring of Rick Fremin as associate head coach for the Longhorns brings a seasoned program builder to the Austin area, which could have a significant impact on the local sports landscape. With his experience in developing a strong non-power conference program at Southeastern Louisiana, Fremin may attract top talent from the Central Texas region to the University of Texas. This could lead to increased interest and participation in local high school sports programs, potentially boosting the quality of competition and preparing young athletes for collegiate-level play. As a result, Westlake residents who are avid Longhorns fans may see a more competitive team take the field, and local high school coaches may have the opportunity to learn from Fremin's expertise, ultimately benefiting the community's sports programs. The influence of Fremin's hiring may be felt beyond the university, with potential benefits for local youth sports and athletic development.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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