Texas Women’s basketball Coach Vic Schaefer wins 2025 SEC Coach of the Year award beating several other contenders like Notre Dame’s coach, South Carolina coach and Georgia Coach for the Honor. Congratulations!! 🤘 TexasWBB
Austin, TX – May 6, 2025
In a moment of triumph for Texas Longhorns fans and a defining achievement for the program, Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer has been named the 2025 SEC Coach of the Year. The honor comes as a resounding recognition of his leadership, vision, and the Longhorns’ dominant performance throughout the season.
Schaefer beat out an impressive field of contenders, including Notre Dame’s coach Niele Ivey, South Carolina’s Dawn Staley, and Georgia’s Katie Abrahamson-Henderson—each of whom guided their respective teams to strong seasons. But it was Schaefer’s unwavering commitment to excellence, elite recruiting, and tactical brilliance on the court that ultimately won the day.
This marks a significant milestone for the Longhorns, who officially joined the SEC this season amid much anticipation. Despite the transition to one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball, Schaefer made sure Texas didn’t just keep up—they set the pace. Under his guidance, the Longhorns surged through the regular season, toppling ranked opponents and finishing at the top of the SEC standings.
“Winning this award is a reflection of the hard work and belief of everyone in our locker room,” said Schaefer. “From our players to our staff, we committed ourselves to doing something special this year—and I couldn’t be more proud.”
The 2024–2025 season has seen Texas emerge as a powerhouse, with a blend of veteran leadership and breakout stars making headlines weekly. The team’s gritty defense, high-octane offense, and sheer will to win have become trademarks of Schaefer’s system—echoing his storied success from his days at Mississippi State, where he built a Final Four-caliber program.
Fans, alumni, and fellow coaches have lauded Schaefer’s ability to adapt and thrive in the SEC, often considered the toughest women’s basketball conference in the nation. His tactical game management and passionate sideline presence have turned games into must-watch events, and his team has consistently responded with poise and purpose.
This honor not only solidifies Schaefer’s reputation as one of the nation’s premier coaches but also places Texas Women’s Basketball firmly in the national spotlight as a legitimate championship contender.
So here’s to Coach Vic Schaefer—the 2025 SEC Coach of the Year—and to the bright future of Texas Women’s Basketball. Hook ’em Horns!
