AUSTIN, Texas – Head Track and Field Coach Mario Sategna has separated from The University of Texas, Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte said on Thursday. Effective immediately, Associate Head Coach Tonja Buford-Bailey will serve as interim head coach. All other members of the Longhorn Track and Field staff will remain in place, as well.
"After discussing the future of our track and field program, I felt it was best to move forward and head in a new direction at this time," Del Conte said. "Coach Buford-Bailey has a great deal of experience as a head coach and has been a valuable leader in our program for several years now.