Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against 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.. 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. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, J.T. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Postseason invitational champion Division regular season and conference tournament champion Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. 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. 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. Conference regular season champion A lot of people, I think they lose sight of that. "I couldn't do any of this without "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. Please enter valid email address to continue. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. But you'll also see Devin Griffin Former UTA player
", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. 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. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. "Coach Gerlich is built for Texas Tech. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings
We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. 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. There is no reason that Lady Raider basketball can't do that too, because we've already seen it done. ", J.T. "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. She was a Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. 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. 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 Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. In the inaugural season at Reagan, the team posted a 20-5 mark. Krista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. That's obviously a big positive.". Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. Chris Ogden Head Men's Basketball Coach, UT-Arlington
"I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. All rights reserved. Reviews. 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'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. 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). First published on February 9, 2018 / 10:00 PM. Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. She has made a name for herself as both a player and a coach. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". 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.". 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. September 2006 - April 2013. "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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. 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 a member of the 1987 state championship basketball team at Sudan HS, where her father, Jim Kirkland, was her high school basketball coach. Little did Gerlich know she'd be coaching that same do-it-all player more than a decade later. Theres some perspective happening right now within our program, Gerlich said. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion ", I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process, Gerlich said of the incident. "TexasTech is being blessed with THE best and most loyal coach. 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. 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. 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. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. 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. 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. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. "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. "Frenship is a school that has a great reputation for excellence in the classroom, excellence in athletics. WebThe Mavericks have had 9 coaches, listed below, in their 42-year history. 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. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Hisson, Brayden, who competes with the West Texas A&M football team, was unable to attend. Her time with UTA has come to an end but she has definitely left her mark. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. She is married to Bryan Gerlich, a Texas Tech graduate and former linebacker for the Red Raider football team from 1987-1992. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. 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. It turns out Ferrell became a Lady Raider, just like Gerlich. The committee voted 3-0 that the Tigers used an ineligible player in the game. 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. If these pictures dont say it I willIm going to be a Lady Raider. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. 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. They have a daughter 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. 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. 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. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball. LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. 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 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. Campers will be run through Division I drills designed to develop skills, vision and competency. WebRelatives & Associates. She'll get one more game in front of the Tech faithful, whom she called loyal and supportive. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. 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. Tech closes the regular season at No. She's averaged 11.7 points over the past three games, chipping in with her usual rebounds and assists. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. ", "I could tell it was a family atmosphere," Ferrell said. Born in Spearman, Texas, Gerlich was a three time all-state selection in basketball while attending Sudan (Texas) High and Spearman High School. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. 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. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. I think coachings in her blood, always has been, Darden said. Right now Krista is a Head Women's Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M University. 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." Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. She 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. She was a Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "They cared about you more than the sport of basketball. Bryn Gerlich transferring to Tech to play for Mom, 17 arrests made in Operation March Madness, Ford seeks patent to repossess cars remotely. The result dented the Tigers' playoff hopes. She gets to know her teammates as well. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. And then I thought we settled in in the second quarter and really executed our offense really, really well which allowed us to WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. 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. 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. Bryn Gerlich, the daughter of UT-Arlington womens basketball coach Krista Gerlich, has committed to Oklahoma State. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I have appreciated our "on court battles" in the Sunbelt Conference and I look forward to her continued success in the Big 12." She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. It's the type of stat line most often associated with the 6-foot-1 forward a little bit of everything to go with the actions that don't show up in a box score. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. 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. 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. For fifth-graders, she was one of the biggest ones, but she was the point guard. Krista Gerlich Had a Pretty Good First 24 Hours. Bryn also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. She's outgoing. In the past, Krista has also been known as Krista Cruz-gerlich. September 19, 2020 - Present. 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. & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. But there's yet another twist. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". 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. "Coach Gerlich is a phenomenal coach and an even better person she has been a mentor a friend and family to me. "Krista Gerlich is an outstanding hire for Texas Tech and it goes well beyond her impressive paper resume. She also coached 2015 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year Rebekah VanDijk and 2020 Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year Marie Benson. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. 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). 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. 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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
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. Coverage: Follow @cmsilvajr on Twitter for live updates, with postgame analysis at lubbockonline.com. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. "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. 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. 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.". 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). I'm elated she has the opportunity to go back to Lubbock and revive the Lady Raider tradition. 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. "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Hocutt said. 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. 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. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. 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. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. 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. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. Gerlich asked for prayers for Wegner and her family. "'Let's do this one more time.'". April 2013 - Present. Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. "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. WebKrista Gerlich Basketball Camps provide players and teams with a competitive and educational experience. Ferrell posted six points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the near-upset first round matchup. Attend a practice and yes, you'll see coach Krista Gerlichleading the program. Conference tournament champion. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. Ill sure be pulling for her, I know that.. Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State
Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. We want to instill a work ethic, we want our kids to be respectful, we want them to work together as a team. 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. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. , 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. Krista Gerlich had heard about that team from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. "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. Gerlich entered the college ranks as an assistant at UTSA from 1997-1999. I can't wait to bring my team out to support Coach Gerlich and Lady Raider Nation!" 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing.
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