Behind every successful coach stands a supportive partner, and Texas Longhorns women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer is no exception. Holly Schaefer has been by Vic’s side for three decades as they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in October 2023 at the same church in Houston where they exchanged vows in 1993.
Beyond their personal connection, Holly and Vic share deep Texas roots. While Vic was born in Austin and raised in Houston, Holly has embraced the Lone Star State throughout their journey together while supporting his career moves that eventually brought them back to Texas. Let’s take a deeper look into their relationship.
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Holly brings her own basketball credentials to the relationship. A former collegiate player at Arkansas State, she later transitioned into coaching and serving as an assistant at the University of Texas at Arlington. This dual experience gives her unique insight into the sport that has defined her husband’s career.
Her basketball background has proven invaluable throughout their marriage as she understands the demands, challenges, and rewards of the coaching profession that has taken their family from Sam Houston State to Mississippi State and now Texas.
Vic’s 2020 move to lead the Longhorns represented more than a career advancement; it was a homecoming. Born in Austin and raised in Houston, the position brought him just 65 miles from La Grange, where his parents are buried and where he spent weekends at his grandmother’s house.
The relocation also reconnected him with his older sister in Pearland, who once served as his kindergarten teacher, strengthening family bonds that remain important to both Vic and Holly despite busy collegiate athletics schedules.
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Despite his demanding role while earning $2.3 million annually with a contract recently extended through 2029-2030, Vic finds time for personal interests. During the pandemic, he hunted turkeys at dawn and fished for crappie, cleaning over 350 fish in just three weeks. These activities help him recharge away from basketball.
Holly’s steady presence has been a cornerstone throughout Vic’s coaching journey, which has included three Elite Eight appearances at Texas and their SEC title in the 2024-2025 season. Their relationship exemplifies how personal support creates the foundation for professional success in the high-pressure world of collegiate athletics.
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