Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. "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. 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. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. 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. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. Ferrell posted six points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the near-upset first round matchup. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. All rights reserved. Months after helping the Lady Raiders to a national title in 1993, she began her coaching career at Lockney then joined her former coach Marsha Sharps coaching staff back at Tech 10 years later. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. 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). She's outgoing. 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. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. After graduating from Texas Tech in 1993 with a degree in exercise and sports science, Gerlich got her first coaching job at Lockney High School as the head girls' basketball coach. COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. So perspective, right? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. Both mother and daughter admit, if UTA and Oklahoma State face off during Bryn's college career, they both will do whatever it takes to win. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. "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. During the search process, Gerlich brought up her 2015 public intoxication charge in which she served a two-game suspension while coaching at UT-Arlington, according to KAMC Sports Director David Collier. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. Her first full season began in October, 2013. Tech closes the regular season at No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. "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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. Conference tournament champion. 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. "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." WebRelatives & Associates. Frenship finished by winning its final two games to conclude with a 5-5 overall and 2-4 district record under head coach Jay Northcutt. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. All rights reserved. [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. 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. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. From her first season to second with the Lady Mavericks, Gerlich had the second-largest Division I turnaround, going from four wins (2013-14) to 17 victories (2014-15). I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. She stands as the program's all-time winningest coach at UTA, accumulating 121 of her 289 career wins as a collegiate head coach at the helm of the Lady Mav program. 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." She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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." 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. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. 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. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. The former Lady Raider ended her final season with UTA on a high note, finishing the pandemic-shortened year with a 21-11 record and 14-4 mark in the Sun Belt Conference standings to place third. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. Copyright 2020 KCBD. He also served as an assistant principal at Coronado High School and as a varsitylinebacker coach, special teams coach and varsity track assistant at San Antonio's James Madison High School. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. 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. 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. 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. That much was certain Friday morning as Gerlich was introduced asthe new Frenship athletic director following a unanimous vote by the Frenship ISD Board of Trustees inside the Casey Administration Building. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Bryn Gerlich announced on Social Media tonight she will be transferring from Oklahoma State to Texas Tech to play for her mom, new Lady Raiders Head Coach Krista Gerlich. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. 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. 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.". 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. Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. "Oh, she was a stud," Gerlich said of elementary-school Ferrell. 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Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! 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. All rights reserved. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. In 2016-17, Gerlich guided UTA to a 22-9 overall record, a second-place finish in the Sun Belt and a berth to the postseason as UTA went to the WNIT and participated in the postseason for the first time since 2009. 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 for the Lady Raiders. Previously city included Saint Paul MN. Conference regular season champion "Coach Gerlich has been outstanding as a head coach at both UT-Arlington and West Texas A&M, and her track record as a student-athlete at Texas Tech speaks for itself. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Devin Griffin Former UTA player Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. Shes been around it her whole life, so I just think shes a natural at it and I think shell be a great coach at Texas Tech. We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. 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). Please enter valid email address to continue. Among the many standouts that Gerlich coached at UTA was four-time All-Sun Belt selection Cierra Johnson, who was named Sun Belt Co-Player of the Year in 2019 and was a two-time Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year pick (2017, 2019). 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. Division regular season and conference tournament champion In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. so excited to be apart of the cowgirl family! She has also 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 took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. So yeah, instant attraction. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. 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. 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. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville "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. "Coach Gerlich has been outstanding as a head coach at both UT-Arlington and West Texas A&M, and her track record as a student-athlete at Texas Tech speaks for itself. Copyright 2022 KCBD. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season at the helm of the UTA womens basketball program, has accumulated 289 wins as a head coach, including a program-best 121 with the Lady Mavs. , South Plains family honors daughters memory, Biden Admin does not want TX lawsuit in Lubbock, Man guilty sexually abusing girl in Lbk gets 25 years, Lubbock man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting, 2 arrested and charged for fatal dog attack in Anton, LPD arrests 17 people in Operation March Madness, Woman arrested after police chase ends with crash, Woman released from prison by mistake back behind, Recap and pictures: Sunday severe weather coverage, LIFE instead of death: Jury lets Hollis Daniels live, Suspect in custody after LCSO chase on South Loop, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. She was pretty big. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. Worked at West Texas A&M University. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. 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.". Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. 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 Head coach Krista Gerlich was visibly shaken up at a news conference where she announced cousins of Wegner, who is from Switzerland, were bombed at a military From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Reviews. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. Head coach Krista Gerlich was visibly shaken up at a news conference where she announced cousins of Wegner, who is from Switzerland, were bombed at a military base in Ukraine where they were stationed. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. She was a "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. "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 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player Lana Wenger were bombed while stationed in Ukraine. "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. 2023 www.caller.com. Published: Aug. 20, 2020 at 9:09 PM PDT LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Bryn Gerlich announced on Social Media tonight she will be transferring from Oklahoma State to Texas Tech to play for her mom, new Lady Raiders Head Coach Krista Gerlich. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." The Central game was Frenship's only district win at the time, and after falling to Abilene High in the eighth game of the season, the Tigers'postseason chances were slim. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. She helped guide the Lady Raiders to two NCAA tournament appearances, including a 24-8 overall record, a 12-4 Big 12 mark and a spot in the Sweet 16 during the 2004-05 campaign. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach; Video: There is nobody better, moment Krista Gerlich introduced as Lady Raider head coach; Krista Gerlichs 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. We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. 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. Gerlich spent the past seven seasons at UT-Arlington and is the program's all-time winningest coach, racking up 121 of her 289 career wins as a collegiate head coach at the helm of the Lady Mavericks program. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. But you'll also see After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. pic.twitter.com/3NMzLrvvA2. "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Texas Tech athletic director Kriby Hocutt said in a news release. 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. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. Gerlich will replace Marlene Stollings, who spent two seasons with the Lady Raiders before she was terminated on Aug. 6, a day after USA TODAY published an article detailing verbal abuse toward players. Currently, Krista is single. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. Gerlich was heavily involved in almost every aspect of the program as she instructed preseason individual workouts, coached the perimeter players, reviewed film and handled game day preparations for the Lady Raiders. Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! Krista Gerlich is the current coach. Hocutt Tabs Krista Gerlich as Lady Raider Head Coach - Texas Tech Red Raiders Skip To Main Content Texas Tech Red Raiders Main Navigation Menu Tickets I love you Coach Gerlich!" Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. She gets to know her teammates as well. And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Hocutt said. ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. 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. 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. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard.
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