When were playing a game, Gerlich said. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. Tech closes the regular season at No. "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. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. 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. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. 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. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. so excited to be apart of the cowgirl family! Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. All rights reserved. She also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Reviews. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. But you'll also see Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. I think Texas Tech did a great job.. The couple has a daughter, "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. 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. "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. ", J.T. Krista Gerlich is the current coach. 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. They want to go to the biggest school, they want the glory, they want the hype and everything. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. Conference tournament 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. "I was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. 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. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Krista will be a bright star in the Big XII." She was a 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. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. I'm just happy that it happened. September 19, 2020 - Present. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion 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. "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." Her No. She was a The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player 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.". 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. Gerlich is suspended for unintentionally violating a university policy, according to a press release. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. 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. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. [9], National champion Worked at West Texas A&M University. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. Both her coaching style and ability to build strong relationships within her locker room as well as the community will bode well for her. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She was a She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. 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 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. Before joining the athletics department, Bryan Gerlich served as an associate principal at Colleyville Heritage High School. 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. We played with a great pace, and we attacked them defensively which led to some really great stops early. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. She coaches with passion, integrity and pride in the programs that she has built. 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. Previously city included Saint Paul MN. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. 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. Lady Raider fans are more than familiar with Gerlich's long resume as a player at Texas Tech. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! 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. 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. Snowflakes Thursday, with strong winds returning! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. 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. 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. 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? 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. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. 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. WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. She was a 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. [7] She accumulated a program-best 121 wins with the Lady Mavs. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. Rebekah VanDijk Former UTA player 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. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. 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 "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. ^ "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. 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. 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. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. 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 Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. April 2013 - Present. "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, 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. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. "She was the best one on their team. September 2006 - April 2013. 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). She is the head coach of the Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball team.[5]. "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. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. On September 18, 2006, Gerlich was named the women's basketball coach at Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. "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." 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At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. 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. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 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 Gerlich said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. 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. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. 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. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Her first full season began in October, 2013. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on Currently, Krista is single. WebGerlich 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 was pretty big. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington She Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday.