Throughout a 14-year head coaching career, which consisted of seven seasons at West Texas A&M in Canyon, Gerlich has racked up two TABC Coach of the Year awards, three conference coach of the year honors, three conference titles, five NCAA Tournament wins and eight 20-win seasons. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Krista says she definitely would've welcomed her daughter playing for the Lady Mavs, but at the end of the day, Bryn just wanted to her daughter, not her player. Bryn's mother, Krista Gerlich, was a star player on the women's basketball team that won the national title in 1993 at Texas Tech. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. "It's just more of something you celebrate, that I've had a career that I've had and met the people that I've had, and I'm so thankful for it. We know we have the support, and I am looking forward to bringing that positive excitement and authentic love for the program back to my alma mater.". Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. Gerlich made the move to head West Texas A&Ms womens basketball program in 2006 and was there for seven seasons before taking the job at UT-Arlington in 2013 where shes been ever since. Bryn's mother, Krista Gerlich, was a star player on the women's basketball team that won the national title in 1993 at Texas Tech. Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. In the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. "I couldn't do any of this without Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. "I think it's really just a matter of, we're going to be competitive. Her program. "She was the best one on their team. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. Not only does she do a great job teaching the game and getting the most out of her players, she has a personal stake in Lady Raider Basketball. 2023 www.caller.com. "We had a talented pool of candidates, and after a very competitive hiring process, Gerlich stood out as the best for Frenship," Frenship ISD superintendent Dr. Michelle McCord said in a news release. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". Ferrell posted six points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the near-upset first round matchup. Bryn's mother, Krista Gerlich, was a star player on the women's basketball team that won the national title in 1993 at Texas Tech. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. She was pretty big. She has overseen seven WBCA All-Americans, six conference players of the year, 10 All-Sun Belt selections and 17 Lone Star Conference All-Conference selections. Gerlich met the superstar and her family at the airport en route to a basketball tournament where Gerlich's bunch from around Canyon would face the touted Metroplex squad. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. September 19, 2020 - Present. Her first full season began in October, 2013. Reviews. Named to the All-Time SWC team and one of the Panhandles Top 100 Athletes of the Century, Gerlich was named an honorable mention All-American in 1993. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Texas Tech announced Tuesday that Krista Gerlich, a former Lady Raiders assistant coach and player who helped the program win its only national championship in 1993, will be the new womens basketball coach. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. Copyright 2020 KCBD. I'm just happy that it happened. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. According to a statement sent by Frenship ISD, Catney "oversaw the expansion of the athletic program through facility improvements and the creation of new student opportunities, including the first Frenship High Schoolwrestling team.". In Stollings final season with the program, the Lady Raiders (18-11, 7-11) reached 18 total wins and seven Big 12 Conference victories for the first time in seven seasons while reaching conference action with an undefeated record for the first time in eight seasons. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. / CBS Texas. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. Texas Tech announced the hiring of Gerlich to lead the Lady Raiders on August 18, 2020,[8] taking over following the scandal of the previous coach Marlene Stollings. Prior to his appointment, Bryan Gerlich was the athletic director for Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District since 2015. Krista did an exceptional job at UTA and will carry all her positive traits back to Lubbock." Krista Gerlich is a born and raised West Texan, winning a state championship with Sudan in 1987 with her father, Jim Kirkland, as the coach. It's the type of stat line most often associated with the 6-foot-1 forward a little bit of everything to go with the actions that don't show up in a box score. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. She also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. Gerlich will take the head coaching role previously filled by Marlene Stollings, who was fired on Aug. 6 after a USA Today story detailing allegations of abuse towards players. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. In the nonconference season, Gerlich's Lady Mavs tallied the program's first victory over a Power 5 school since 2006 with a 57-53 road win over Tech's Big 12 foe Kansas State. During that time,Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has netted six UIL Top 10 Lone Star Cup finishes, seven Class 5A state championships and several other state and regional appearances. September 2006 - April 2013. KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (3/1/23), KAMC and Carpet Tech Celebrating Teachers Sweepstakes, KLBK celebrates 70 years, first TV station in Lubbock, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" Gerlich's success in the head coaching ranks hasn't been exclusive to her time in Arlington, as she led West Texas A&M to stellar 168-53 overall record, four consecutive South Division Lone Star Conference titles and three consecutive Lone Star Conference championships in seven seasons leading the Lady Buffs. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. She was a member of the 1987 state championship basketball team at Sudan HS, where her father, Jim Kirkland, was her high school basketball coach. We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! "I can't put into words how excited I am to be entrusted with rebuilding the Lady Raider basketball program, which is near and dear to my heart," Gerlich said in a Texas Tech news release. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on the Red Raider football team (1987-1992). COLLEYVILLE, Texas (CBS11 SPORTS) - With Colleyville Heritage cruising into the girls' state basketball playoffs, Bryn Gerlich is poised to finish her high school career in style. Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State. [10] ^ Christy, Pete (2022-11-16). I was so blessed to have her as my coach at UTA and am so excited to see her do amazing things at Texas Tech." Gerlich led the Lady Mavs to three 20-win seasons, including a 21-11 overall record with a 14-4 mark in Sun Belt games last season, leading to a third-place finish in the Sun Belt conference race. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. That path includes heading to Stilwater, Oklahoma, instead of Lubbock, Texas, like her mother and her father Brian, who was a linebacker for the Red Raiders. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. New Frenship ISD athletic director Bryan Gerlich on the new gig. so excited to be apart of the cowgirl family! The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. She gets to know her teammates as well. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. He's had 17 years of experience in education, including as an athletic director and football coach at Amarillo's Highland Park ISD, Hereford ISD and Tahoka ISD, Andrews ISD, Lockney ISD. "Coach Gerlich is a winner. I'm looking forward to working with the staff and getting to know everybody because I think that's going to be my biggest piece to start off with is just to know everybody. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. Gerlich met the 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech director of athletics Kirby Hocutt announced Tuesday that former Lady Raider Krista Gerlich has been hired as head coach of the school's women's basketball program. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. Tech closes the regular season at No. Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". ^ "Spearman's Krista Kirkland Gerlich Named WTAMU Women's Basketball Coach". High Plains Observer. ^ Detherage, Travis (2013-04-11). "Krista Gerlich hired as women's basketball head coach". The Shorthorn. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. "He is bringing a great deal of experience with him that will help us navigate our continued growth and opening of new campuses over the next few years. "I can't wait to get to work on taking this program back to where it's supposed to be, where it has been and where everyone in the Texas Tech community expects it to be. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. I believe that she is the right person to lead our women's basketball team and I am excited to see what she and the Lady Raiders accomplish in the seasons ahead.". Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Tech closes the regular season at No. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I've shared it with my team as an example of a growing experience to acknowledge that we aren't all perfect and that everyone makes mistakes." Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. I think shes a program builder just because shes going to do things the right way and recruit the right kind of people and put a style of play out there that people will enjoy watching. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. In the regular season finale at ULM, the Lady Mavs defeated the Warhawks, 74-67, to give Gerlich her 120th victory as UTA head coach and make her the all-time winningest coach in program history "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) Conference regular season champion First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. If Krista Gerlich's first 24 hours is any indication of how her tenure will go Lady Raider fans are in for a rocket ascent to greatness. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". Gerlich was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2019, following a successful campaign in which her Lady Mavs tied the program record for single-season wins, and picked up the program's first postseason win as well as UTA's first Sun Belt women's basketball regular season title. "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Hocutt said. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. I'm looking forward to meeting the current Lady Raiders, embracing them and their journey, and helping them write a better ending to their careers at Texas Tech, because they deserve it. It's not the glamorous lifestyle of a high-scorer, but it suits Ferrell to a double-T. "I've always been just like more so the glue player of a team," Ferrell said. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. The quickest coach in WTAMU history to reach each of the 100, 125 and 150-win benchmarks, Gerlich led the Lady Buffs to NCAA Tournament appearances in five of her seven years leading the program, including the team's first Elite Eight appearance in 11 years in 2009. Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. Bryn's mother, Krista Gerlich, was a star player on the women's basketball team that won the national title in 1993 at Texas Tech. I believe that she is the right person to lead our women's basketball team and I am excited to see what she and the Lady Raiders accomplish in the seasons ahead." Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, New Mexico bill advances to keep guns away from children, 2 hurt, one seriously in MSF crash Friday evening, South Plains family honors daughters memory: Kennedis, Hospice of Lubbock fundraiser Mayors Beans and Cornbread, Biden Administration does not want Lubbock court, Weather for Lubbock and the South Plains, KLBK Friday, Warm weekend, followed by cool down next week. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. He was surrounded by familiar faces, including his wife Krista Gerlich head coach of the Texas Tech women's basketball team and daughter Bryn, who plays "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. "I can't wait to get to work on taking this program back to where it's supposed to be, where it has been and where everyone in the Texas Tech community expects it to be. Her recruitment picked up after winning the Class 6A state championship with Plano in 2018, but she was still unsure if that was the path to take. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. "I believe that Texas Tech is a pot of gold for every sport, and that's illustrated by how well each program succeeds on a national level year in and year out. II), Rebekah VanDijk (2017, 2018), Cierra Johnson (2019), Marie Benson (2020), 4 Desherra Nwanguma (2014), Rebekah VanDijk (2015, 2016), Cierra Johnson (2017), 2 - Cierra Johnson (2016), Crystal Allen (2018), 7 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Joni Unruh (2010), Jamie Simmons (2010), Devin Griffin (2013), Chontiquah White(2013), Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) South Central Player of the Year, Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) South Central All-Region, Lone Star Conference All-Conference Selections, 17 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Natalie Wheeler (2007), Courtney Lee (2009), Jamie Simmons (2009, 2010), Joni Unruh (2009, 2010), Megan McLain(2010), Holly Isaacs (2010), Aly Sherman (2011), Ariel Robertson (2011), Kenisha Harris (2012), Devin Griffin (2012), Ashley Leven (2012), Chontiquah White(2013), 5 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Joni Unruh (2009), Jamie Simmons (2010), Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year, 2 - Courtney Lee (2008), Aly Sherman (2011), Lone Star Conference Newcomer of the Year, 2 - Jamie Simmons (2010), Devin Griffin (2012), 11 - Emily Brister (2007, 2008, 2009), Kylee Aleman (2007), Holly Isaacs (2008, 2009, 2010), Jamie Dreiling (2009), Joni Unruh (2009, 2010), Megan McLain (2010), Lone Star Conference Academic Player of the Year, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Coach of the Year, Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year.

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