The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Decker named Head Coach, Athletic Performance for Women’s Basketball
06.24.2025 | Women's Basketball
Decker brings over 10 years of experience in strength and conditioning and athletic performance to the Longhorns.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer has announced the addition of Brandon Decker as Head Coach, Athletic Performance for Women's Basketball. Decker brings over 10 years of experience in strength and conditioning and athletic performance to the Longhorns.
Prior to coming to Austin, Decker spent the last year as Director of Sports Performance at Oral Roberts University. At Oral Roberts Decker had oversight training of 16 varsity sports in addition to being the Men's Basketball Performance Coach.
"I'm excited to announce the hiring of Brandon Decker as our new Director of Strength and Conditioning here in women's basketball at The University of Texas," Texas head coach Vic Schaefer said. "Brandon brings a wealth of experience at the division one level and has worked with both men's and women's basketball throughout his career. He comes highly recommended from every stop he's ever had in his career. He is not only a great professional, but he's a tremendous family man as well. He will bring an ability to relate to our student athletes that is necessary and required for us to be the very best in women's basketball here at Texas."
Decker worked for two years (2022-2024) as the Assistant Director of Speed, Strength and Conditioning at the University of Texas at El Paso. In this position Decker was accountable for all areas of training and recovery for Men's Basketball. At UTEP Decker helped the team to ranked number one in steals per game and turnovers forced per game.
Decker spent 2016-2022 at Abilene Christian University as a Graduate Assistant and Strength and Conditioning Coach. At ACU, Decker helped Men's Basketball to a pair of conference championships and a win in the NCAA Tournament. During the 2021-22 season ACU went 25-11.
"I'm extremely excited to join Coach Schaefer, his staff, these extremely talented athletes, in this prestigious program's pursuit for greatness," Decker said. "Nobody comes to Texas to be anything but the best. The electric environment, the laser focused vision, the historic culture, and superior standard is a gift and a privilege to be apart of. My family and I are blessed to call "The Forty Acres" home. I look forward to hunting for a championship, being in the trenches, working alongside my athletes, building strong relationships, and sharpening one another to become the best possible version of themselves both on and off the court."
Prior to Decker's time in Abilene, he worked on the strength and conditioning staff at Alabama State (2015-16) where he served men's basketball, softball and volleyball. The Hornets earned the biggest win in school history, beating Virginia Tech. It marked the first time a team from the SWAC defeated an ACC opponent. In addition, the ASU softball team won the conference championship and made regional for the first time in program history.
Decker spent one year (2014-15) at Murray State, assisting men's and women's basketball, softball, golf and tennis. The Racers posted a 16-0 Ohio Valley Conference record, earning a Top 25 ranking. Decker had the opportunity to work with Cameron Payne, 2015 OVC Player of the Year and Naismith Trophy Finalist.
Decker got his start as an intern at Penn State in 2013, working with 29 of the 31 varsity sports.
Decker played basketball and baseball at the JUCO level before finishing his baseball career at Marywood University. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training in 2013. He went on to earn his Master's Degree in Education at Hardin Simmons University in 2018.
A native of Wantage, N.J., Decker is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, practicing as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is certified in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) and CPR/First Aid from the American Red Cross.
Decker is married to the former Peyton Little, who was a former standout basketball player at the University of Oklahoma. The couple have a son Bo and are expecting a baby girl in November.
