Texas A&M hires Leroy Burrell as head coach for track & field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Texas A&M announced the hiring of Leroy Burrell as head coach for its track & field program on June 29, 2026. Burrell joins the Aggies after four successful seasons at Auburn, where he led the team to four top-five finishes and numerous individual national titles. Athletic director Trev Alberts highlighted Burrell’s championship credentials and experience developing elite athletes. Before Auburn, Burrell spent 23 seasons at Houston, amassing 44 conference titles. His appointment aims to continue building on Texas A&M's track tradition.
- •Leroy Burrell hired as Texas A&M track & field head coach
- •Previously coached at Auburn for four seasons
- •Led Auburn to four individual national titles
- •Spent 23 years as head coach at Houston
- •Achieved 44 conference titles at Houston
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M track & field hires Leroy Burrell as head coach
"The Texas A&M Aggies have hired Leroy Burrell as their new track & field head coach, poaching him from the Auburn Tigers.
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