On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. 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. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I love you Coach Gerlich!" Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. Tech closes the regular season at No. 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. 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. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington Daughter Bryn Gerlich plays basketball at Texas Tech after transferring from Oklahoma State.[10]. Copyright 2020 KCBD. ", J.T. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. Aside from helping guide Tech to the 1993 NCAA title, she racked up three All-Southwest Conference accolades, and was named to the 1993 SWC All-Tournament team, the 1993 West Regional All-Tournament team and the 1993 Final Four All-Tournament team. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. 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? Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC 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. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. 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 was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. 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. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. All rights reserved. I get to play for the woman who inspired me to pursue my dream in basketball in the gym SHE built while HER jersey is hanging in the rafters. "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. Reviews. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. 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). So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". 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. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. All rights reserved. 21 was retired by the Lady Raider program on Dec. 5, 1993, making her one of only three former Lady Raiders to have their numbers retired. Before returning to coaching with Texas Tech during the 2003-2004 season, Gerlich took some time off to start a family; she spent the 2002-2003 year teaching math at Hereford High School, where her husband, Bryan, was the athletic director and head football coach. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Conference regular season champion WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. "We spoke with many people, including her athletic director, about the incident and am satisfied she learned from the incident and has continued to grow as a coach, role model and mentor to her student athletes." I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. 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. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. 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. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. Family of Lady Raiders player bombed in Ukraine, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely, Testimony continues in Felix Alonzo sentencing. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach; Video: There is nobody better, moment Krista Gerlich introduced as Lady Raider head coach; Krista Gerlichs We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. 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 said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. 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. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. She had received a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, announced on July 2, 2019, and was scheduled to make a base of $335,000 for the 2020-21 season, per a document obtained by USA TODAY. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. Ive shared it with my team as an example of a growing experience to acknowledge that we arent all perfect and that everyone makes mistakes.. 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. Hocutt said he felt satisfied Gerlich had learned her lesson and has continued to grow as a coach, role model and mentor to her student athletes. Conference tournament champion. 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. Catney, whoseretirement is effective Jan. 1, was the district's first full-time AD, joining FISD in 2015. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. ^ "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. The couple has a daughter, 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. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. 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. Shes a west Texas girl, so she knows what kind of players and programs we have in west Texas and in the meantime, shes been recruiting the state of Texas, specifically the Dallas area, the metroplex area, so shes got several tie-ins there, Lombard said. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. So yeah, instant attraction. Previously city included Saint Paul MN. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. "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. 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." Prior to taking her first head coaching position, Gerlich spent three years in Lubbock as an assistant coach under Hall of Fame coach Marsha Sharp at her alma mater. But you'll also see Division regular season and conference tournament champion Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. Gerlich met the 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. "Krista is a great coach and person. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. She's not afraid to talk to you. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. 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.". "Oh, she was a stud," Gerlich said of elementary-school Ferrell. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". Attend a practice across any level of basketball and you'll likely hear the team break down to 'one-two-three FAMILY'. 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). If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. She will do an outstanding job of cultivating relationships and developing young women. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. I think Texas Tech did a great job.. She was a 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. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. "She was the best one on their team. 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. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. Her first full season began in October, 2013. 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. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. She was named the Sun Belt Conference coach of the year in 2019 after leading the Lady Mavs to their first conference regular season crown. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I'm just happy that it happened. Worked at West Texas A&M University. 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. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. "Coach Gerlich is a winner. "I couldn't do any of this without "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. You're not going to find someone more passionate about the game of basketball and helping her players become great women. Her program. 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. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings 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 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. 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. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. "Although our research shows that the misdemeanor arrest is no longer on her record, she was forthright and transparent with us during the search process," Hocutt said. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. [9], National champion 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. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. Tech closes the regular season at No. So perspective, right? "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. Former legendary Canyon girls basketball coach Joe Lombard, who retired in April, got to know Gerlich during her time at West Texas A&M and referred to her as a program builder. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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). 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. From her first season into the second, the Lady Mavs increased their win total by 13 from 4 wins to 17 wins, the second largest turnaround in Division I between the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. 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 First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. 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. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. She's outgoing. They have a daughter Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. New Frenship ISD athletic director Bryan Gerlich on the new gig. "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. "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. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. 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. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. 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. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. Her No. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". 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. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. Devin Griffin Former UTA player 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.