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. Shallowater girls basketball coach Chuck Darden is eager to see how Gerlich can re-energize the fan base and build new relationships. 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. "He said he was at workouts, I'll have to believe him," Bryan said, cracking a smile. She is very passionate and competitive, while still being relatable and understanding toward her athletes! 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. They cared about your success off the court, who you're going to become later in life.". 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. Ferrell's infectious personality helped. She Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on the Red Raider football team (1987-1992). Carla Lowry 1973-1973 (1 seasons) Jody Conradt 19731976 (3 seasons) Cindy Salser 19761979 (3 seasons) 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. Wenger is from Hersberg, Switzerland, according to the team roster. 23 ISU, Fourth quarter surge pushes Baylor past Tech, "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. In college, Bryan Gerlich lettered from 1988-1991 as a linebacker for Texas Tech. 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 also passed on a chance to play at UT Arlington, where he mom is the current women's head basketball coach. 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 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." 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. She has already signed to play college ball next season at Oklahoma State. 2023 www.lubbockonline.com. I love you Coach Gerlich!" She is such a great addition to Texas Tech. Cierra Johnson - Former UTA player 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. Her No. 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. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. also contributed to this story. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Her first full season began in October, 2013. 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. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple family members of freshman Lady Raider Lana Wegner were bombed in Ukraine. Brian Agler Head Coach, Dallas Wings 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. In 2015, Gerlich served a two-game suspension at UTA following an arrest for public intoxication and violation of park hours. From 1994-1997, she was the head girls' coach at Taft High School in San Antonio, Texas. Gerlich followed her position at UTSA by accepting the head coaching job at San Antonio Reagan High School from 1999-2000. Then she visited with Gerlich, who was leading the program at Texas-Arlington, where she finally "fit. The coach added Ferrell "breathes confidence" into her teammates, whom each have a personalized nickname from the forward. 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. She will miss Tuesday's home game against Seton Hall University and Saturday's game against Gerlich said she has cousins stationed at a base there, and that they were hit. ", Records: TCU 7-20, 1-15; Texas Tech 17-12, 5-11. So, we appreciate prayers for her and her family, and just the unknown.. Women's basketball head coach Krista Gerlich has been suspended for two games, the Athletics department announced Tuesday. Krista says she's happy to see her daughter following her own path. 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. "The fact that people compare me to my mom, that's the highest compliment I could ever receive," said Bryn. 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. Emily (Brister) Cooper - Former WTAMU player "I am excited to announce Krista Gerlich as our next Lady Raider basketball coach," Hocutt said. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, New Mexico bill advances to keep guns away from children, 2 hurt, one seriously in MSF crash Friday evening, South Plains family honors daughters memory: Kennedis, Hospice of Lubbock fundraiser Mayors Beans and Cornbread, Biden Administration does not want Lubbock court, Weather for Lubbock and the South Plains, KLBK Friday, Warm weekend, followed by cool down next week. The couple has a daughter, Ferrell arrived in West Texas and took to her teammates like old friends. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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). 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I'm excited to see where she takes Texas Tech women's basketball." 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. "'Let's do this one more time.'". She was a LUBBOCK, Texas Texas Tech Lady Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich said in a post-game conference Wednesday that family members of Freshman player 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 Gerlich was named the head coach of the Lady Mavericks on April 11, 2013. ", J.T. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. More: Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement. 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. The Wednesday matchup against TCU will be a special occasion, but not one for tears. "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. 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. 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. ", Frenship ISD athletic director Kenny Catney announces retirement, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Darden was also on opposite ends of a sideline with Gerlich when she was coaching at Lockney. All rights reserved. Like high school, Ferrell decided late in the process she would see what's out there. She was named the Lone Star Conference South Division Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2010. ", It's not a feeling that goes away, either. "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Coach Gerlich is not only an amazing basketball coach, she is an amazing woman. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 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. 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. Gerlich is married to Bryan Gerlich, who is also a Texas Tech graduate and a former linebacker on After helping Texas Tech womens basketball team to a national championship in 1993, the former guard was named the Lady Raiders coach Tuesday. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. September 19, 2020 - Present. "It's just more of something you celebrate, that I've had a career that I've had and met the people that I've had, and I'm so thankful for it. All rights reserved. "I was forthright about the incident throughout the interview process," Gerlich said. "Obviously, I'm excited to be here. "Krista is a great hire for Texas Tech women's basketball. 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.". "He is bringing a great deal of experience with him that will help us navigate our continued growth and opening of new campuses over the next few years. "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." "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. Worked at West Texas A&M University. 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. Gerlich said she was proud the group got to realize the "vision" she laid out there with an NCAA Tournament berth last season. The team earned an automatic bid to the WNIT, marking the sixth postseason tournament appearance and fourth postseason WNIT appearance in program history. Before joining Texas Tech, Gerlich was the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks coach since 2013. WebKrista Gerlich has guided a resurgence for the Lady Mavericks since being named head coach on April 11, 2013. 2023 www.caller.com. COACH SPEAK (HC KRISTA GERLICH): "I thought from the start, we had such a great energy about us. Conference tournament champion. My mom and I are literally getting to live out our dreams together. At Texas Tech, Katie Ferrell reunited with her former coach Krista Gerlich, whom she met while in elementary school. / CBS Texas. Krista Gerlich is an American college basketball coach. 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. 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. This is just a great opportunity," Gerlich said of being back in the South Plains and Panhandle. Her daughter, Bryn, is a forward for the Oklahoma State womens basketball team playing in 28 games as a sophomore last season. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing!! Krista Gerlich is the current coach. "Her love of the game is why I love the game.". Head Women's Basketball Coach at The University of Texas at Arlington. The couple has a daughter, Bryn, and a son, Brayden. ", "People know that her love is real," Gerlich said, "and it's unconditional.". A year "A lot of those same concepts that all programs want. She had resigned to the fact her playing days could be over. She stands as the program's all-time winningest coach at UTA, accumulating 121 of her 289 career wins as a collegiate head coach at the helm of the Lady Mav program. I don't care about the glitz and the glamour. She is exactly what Lady Raider basketball needs and what young women can look up to for the future. The people that make Lady Raider Basketball a family. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I can't wait to see how she grows the Lady Raider program!". Zenarae Antoine Head Women's Basketball Coach, Texas State "I can't wait to get to work on taking this program back to where it's supposed to be, where it has been and where everyone in the Texas Tech community expects it to be. Krista Gerlich named Lady Raider head coach; Video: There is nobody better, moment Krista Gerlich introduced as Lady Raider head coach; Krista Gerlichs ", Yet, as a high-school senior, Ferrell didn't know if college basketball was in her future. That's obviously a big positive.". "I think it's really just a matter of, we're going to be competitive. We are going to miss having her around but know she will do great things." "I couldn't do any of this without my mom," said Bryn. Rob Breaux Published: August 21, 2020. facebook.com via tech athletics. Conference regular season champion The coach called Ferrell "one of a kind" and a "truth-teller. Both her coaching style and ability to build strong relationships within her locker room as well as the community will bode well for her. 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 Jeff Walz Head Women's Basketball Coach, Louisville 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. Led by a standout fifth-grader, the group was one of the best in the country. I have so much respect for her and am extremely proud of her and what this means for Lubbock. 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). 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. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. I was so blessed to have her as my coach at UTA and am so excited to see her do amazing things at Texas Tech." You could tell immediately that she was going to be really good. She coaches with passion, integrity and pride in the programs that she has built. 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. From her first season to second with the Lady Mavericks, Gerlich had the second-largest Division I turnaround, going from four wins (2013-14) to 17 victories (2014-15). I just try to find the spot in a game where I can help the most. According to theshorthorn.com, Gerlich was the third-highest female employee at UTA, making $310,000 during the 2019-20 season. 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. I mean if that isnt the coolest sentence ever.. The 14th-seed Lady Mavericks held a lead over Iowa State late in the third quarter before bowing out 78-71. Copyright 2020 KCBD. 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. ^ "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. 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. Division regular season and conference tournament champion She is part of the Marsha Sharp legacy and their 1993 championship team. "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. When were playing a game, Gerlich said. It'sbittersweet to see her leave UTA but it's nice to see her going back home to her alma mater. "I am so excited for Coach Gerlich and the opportunity to coach at her alma mater. As a Sophomore last season, Gerlich scores 9 points against the Lady Raiders back in February! 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. Erin Grant - Former Lady Raider; Current Assistant Coach, USC Krista is not only a phenomenal coach and motivator, but she is an amazing role model for the young women that she coaches. LUBBOCK, Texas Krista Gerlich has returned. "I was like, 'Girl, you can work the rest of your life,'" Gerlich said. Bryn says she knew Oklahoma State was the right school for her as soon as she stepped on campus. 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. She gets to know her teammates as well. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Even back then, Katie Ferrell was a versatile hustler that has made her Texas Tech's "glue" person. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. She's outgoing. 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. "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'm just happy that it happened. When she looks in the stands, she instantly realizes where her inspiration comes from. Krista is married to former Red Raider linebacker Bryan Gerlich. I think that's where it kind of gets emotional, but I'm not sad that it's over. "The down and dirty, loose balls, rebounds, whatever it might be. "For me, it's not necessarily like a sad moment," Ferrell said. 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. Copyright 2022 KCBD. 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.. 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. A year later, she led Spearman to a cross country state title. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bryn wrote God and his timing is a real thing! The longtime Fillies mentor has known the new Lady Raiders coach since high school coaching against Kirklands Spearman teams while Gerlich was playing. She was a She placed third at the 1989 state track meet in the 1600 meters. Her consistency on the court matches the individuality "Big Kat" has maintained throughout the journey that brought her to Lubbock for her final season. Devin Griffin Former UTA player So perspective, right? Throughout the school year she also assisted in the academic progress of the Lady Raider student-athletes. "I don't really know a whole lot about them yet," Bryan Gerlich said when asked about his vision for the Frenship athletic program. 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. At the end of the day, I'm just a hooper, and that's what I do.". 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. Division regular season champion I'm overjoyed to see her back coaching in the Texas Panhandle! Reviews. 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. She is currently in her third season as the Mavericks's head coach. "Obviously, I get be with my family now again. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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. Tech closes the regular season at No. Previously city included Saint Paul MN. Krista Gerlich is 32 years old today because Krista's birthday is on 12/17/1990. 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. 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.
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