Who is University of Texas basketball coach Chris Beard?

LONGTIME basketball coach Chris Beard has orchestrated several plays with a number of teams.

He led Texas Tech University's Red Raiders to the top of the NCAA tournament.

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Who is University of Texas basketball coach Chris Beard?

Born on February 18, 1973, Chris Beard is an American college men's basketball coach from Marietta, Georgia.

From 1991 to 1995, he served as the head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns.

On April 1, 2021, Chris became the head coach of the Longhorns 26 years after the conclusion of his first stint with the team.

At a press conference, he stated: "I'm thrilled and excited to be coming back to Austin and back to the Longhorn family.

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"I can't express how excited I am for this opportunity and the journey that lies ahead.

"Our top priority will be embracing our players as soon as we get to campus.

"I look forward to starting this journey together towards our championship goals."

Prior to overseeing the Longhorns again, Chris served as the coach of the Texas Tech Raiders for 20 years.

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In 2001, he came aboard the team as its assistant head coach and he was promoted to head coach 15 years later.

Who is Chris' girlfriend, Randi Trew?

Similar to Chris himself, his girlfriend is also a fellow sports coach.

Randi Trew is a volleyball coach and English teacher at Frenship High School in Lubbock, Texas.

During her college years, Randi was a volleyball athlete and MVP.

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She played at Texas Tech University until she transferred and graduated from Wayland Baptist University.

On December 18, 2020, Randi resigned from Frenship High School

She told A-J Media: "I have loved my time coaching at Frenship and am looking forward to the next chapter in my life.

"The players have made it so special for me and I will cherish each team and season.

"It was all part of what led to the success of the program overall.

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"A special thanks to my coaching staff for their hard work and campus administration for all of their support."

Chris has three daughters named Avery, Ella, and Margo from a relationship prior to his with Randi.