Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. 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). Gerlich said the bonds are authentic, just like Ferrell's personality. 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 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. ! Pound sign (#) denotes interim head coach. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. "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. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. Previously city included Saint Paul MN. Her program. 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. 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. 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. 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 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.. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. 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. 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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. 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. I love you Coach Gerlich!" Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! She 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. Inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2003, TicketSmarter Official Resale Market of UTA Athletics, NCAA Tournament Record (including Div. So perspective, right? April 2013 - Present. 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. You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. Division regular season champion 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. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. Copyright 2020 KCBD. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. In 1988, she helped Spearman HS claim the cross country state championship and was a four time all-state selection in cross country. Bryan Gerlich replaces Kenny Catney, who announced his retirement Oct. 20, a week after the Tigers football team lost its appeal of a forfeited district win. 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. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. 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. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. Gerlich will also be the second member of the family to be part of a Big 12 Conference school. Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. "Within the first week everybody loved her," Gerlich said, "because she's just so funny. 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 just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. WebRelatives & Associates. She inherited a 284 Lone Star Champion Lady Buff program that lost in the South Central Region Tournament semifinals, including Lone Star player of the year Emily Brister.[6]. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. September 19, 2020 - Present. 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. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. They have a daughter 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. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! "She was the best one on their team. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. Her first full season began in October, 2013. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. That's obviously a big positive.". According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. 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. "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. After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. The committee voted 3-0 that the Tigers used an ineligible player in the game. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. pic.twitter.com/3NMzLrvvA2. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. Devin Griffin Former UTA player But there's yet another twist. "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." 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. WOLFFORTH Bryan Gerlich will be closer to family and in a familiar place. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. She coaches with passion, integrity and pride in the programs that she has built. "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. 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. She wore her hair just like she wears it now. 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. It's no surprise Gerlich pounced when she saw Ferrell's name in the transfer portal. Texas Tech is hiring UT-Arlington coach Krista Gerlich, a former star for the Lady Raiders, as its new women's basketball coach, the school confirmed Tuesday. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. FILE - Texas-Arlington head coach Krista Gerlich argues a foul called against her team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, in Waco, Texas. ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." 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. 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. Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. 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. "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. Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. 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." 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. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. She loves west Texas and the people that make it so great. Please enter valid email address to continue. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." 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. 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. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. 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.". 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. 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. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. 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. During her 14-year head coaching career which also includes seven seasons at West Texas A&M, 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. 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. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. 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. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. Reviews. "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. 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. So yeah, instant attraction. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. She's not afraid to talk to you. Texas Tech won their final home game of the season 83-79 against TCU. Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. 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. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. Conference tournament champion. Ferrell is wrapping up her lone run in red and black with her best offensive production of the season. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. "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. "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. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. 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. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. "I couldn't do any of this without 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. 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. She is a proven winner as a player and has proven herself as a coach. But you'll also see Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach; Video: There is nobody better, moment Krista Gerlich introduced as Lady Raider head coach; Krista Gerlichs There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. On Oct. 13, the UIL state executive committee denied Frenship's appeal of its forfeit of a District 2-6A win over San Angelo Central. We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. ^ "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. , 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. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. Gerlich, who recently wrapped up her seventh season. / CBS Texas. First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". 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. 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 has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. 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. 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. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. 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. She was a She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. "Oh, she was a stud," Gerlich said of elementary-school Ferrell. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. 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. She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. Our goal is to teach the game by building a solid foundation for players at all levels. She could handle like crazy and could really, really pass it. 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. 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. Gerlich said it's rare to find a player with Ferrell's selfless approach. "This is a well-deserved position for Coach Gerlich. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "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. 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. I am so happy for you and I know Tech will do amazing things because they have a GOATon their hands. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville 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. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. She ranks third in school history in career assists (553), third in career three-point field goals (220), fourth in three-point field goal percentage (.417) and 13th in career scoring (1,324). "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. Having experienced success at each stop of her coaching career thus far, Gerlich has spent the last seven seasons at UT-Arlington. 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. "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. 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